Stories

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.

At Novartis, we are constantly pushing the limits of science to develop and deliver transformative medicines that fight disease and help people live life on their terms. 

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.

Building on more than two decades of chronic myeloid leukemia research, the R&D teams at Novartis pursued an investigational treatment unlike any other.

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

State-of-the-art Novartis manufacturing facility in Indianapolis fortifies the foundation of an entirely new paradigm in pharmaceutical drug delivery.

Improving the patient experience and removing potential barriers to clinical trial participation

Kumar Veerapen, Senior Expert I Data Science

Parts of Cameroon have rates of epilepsy that are among the highest in the world. Despite the availability of effective therapies, poverty, a lack of medical resources and superstition about the causes of epilepsy often lead to inadequate treatment and social exclusion for people living with the neurological condition. Novartis is working with a Catholic mission on the ground in a central part of the country to overcome these barriers and improve care.

Photos: Bjoern Myhre, Novartis

Novartis is aiming for water neutrality in our own operations by 2030. In India, we are contributing to this goal through a project near Hyderabad with a nonprofit organization. By tackling both water scarcity and the deprivation it causes, the project has revived the community.

Photos: Bjoern Myhre, Novartis