Search Menu About Novartis Learn about our company and people Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. We use innovative science and technology to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. We also aim to reward those who invest their money, time and ideas in our company. Strategy Our strategy is to build a leading, focused medicines company powered by advanced therapy platforms and data science. Novartis Pipeline Our industry leading portfolio is focused on transforming the standard of care for patients worldwide. Products Learn more about treatments currently offered by Novartis Innovative Medicines, Sandoz and Advanced Accelerator Applications. Our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world Our Business Novartis is structured to deliver innovative products, exploit global scale, and respond to new opportunities and risks. Our divisions - Innovative Medicines and Sandoz - are supported by functional organizations with global scale. Innovative Medicines Made up of two business units – Novartis Pharmaceuticals, which includes Novartis Gene Therapies, and Novartis Oncology – our Innovative Medicines division commercializes innovative patented medicines to enhance health outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals. Sandoz Sandoz is a global leader in generic pharmaceuticals and biosimilars that pioneers novel approaches to help people around the world access high-quality medicines. Advanced Accelerator Applications Advanced Accelerator Applications is a Novartis company focused exclusively on radioligand therapy and precision imaging. Novartis leadership Board of Directors Executive Committee Organizational structure Diversity & Inclusion Learn More Quality Novartis and the EU Awards and Recognition History of Novartis Novartis was created in 1996 through a merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. Novartis and its predecessor companies trace roots back more than 250 years, with a rich history of developing innovative products. View < > 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 25 Years of Novartis From dyes and chemicals to breakthrough innovation. Although only 25 years young, Novartis has a rich company history that roots back more than 250 years. Learn More Novartis Navigate Topics Explore Companies © 2021 Novartis AG Terms of Use Privacy Contacts Cookie Settings Site Map Novartis Site Directory This site is intended for a global audience