Mission We want to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to prevent and cure diseases, to ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life. Healthcare Portfolio Novartis offers a wide range of healthcare products through our Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Diagnostics, Sandoz and Consumer Health Divisions. People Nearly 100 000 people are working at Novartis to help save lives and improve quality of life. Partnerships At Novartis, we often achieve success through close collaboration with partners who share a common vision and complementary strengths. Locations We operate in 140 countries, with our global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Company History Novartis was created in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz.
