Stories

I sometimes overlook what I’ve achieved or overcome to arrive at this point in my career. The opportunities I’ve embraced, the advice I’ve received and the heartfelt decisions I’ve made. So sharing my journey with you was an opportunity to pause and reflect, strengthening my belief that change is not always easy, but it can be very rewarding.

When I first joined Novartis, I was nervous yet open to new experiences. I did not have experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and the dynamics and ways of working in marketing were completely different from what I was used to. But what sealed the deal for me was a conversation with my then manager who told me that the purpose I would feel and impact I would have would be unique. And she was right.

The current refugee crisis is one of the world's greatest humanitarian challenges. Svitlana shares her story of her journey to Novartis and how her work as part of the Giving and Volunteering team is opening the doors to refugees and other marginalized groups and allowing our people to make a difference by helping those who are most vulnerable.

We think so and here are just some of the reasons why: we believe our workplace should reflect today’s emerging workforce; every culture needs diversity to thrive; and it supports fair treatment and opportunities for all our people.

From curiosity about life on Earth to transformative therapies at Novartis. Michelle L Krishnan, Executive Director, MD PhD.

Dr Bülent Kızıltan, Global Head of AI & Computational Sciences

Kumar Veerapen, Senior Expert I Data Science