Novartis

Novartis is a global healthcare company headquartered in Switzerland, dedicated to addressing evolving patient needs worldwide. It operates through several divisions: Novartis Pharmaceuticals for innovative medicines, Sandoz for generics and biosimilars, and Alcon for eye care devices. The company focuses on key therapeutic areas such as oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience, immunology, respiratory, and cardio-metabolic diseases. Novartis also invests in early-stage life sciences and biotechnology companies through its venture capital arm, Novartis Venture Fund, seeking innovative therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and drug delivery systems. Additionally, Novartis Animal Health develops products for pets, farm animals, and farmed fish, contributing to animal health and welfare. The company's research and development efforts are supported by the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation, which bridges basic science and preclinical drug discovery.