Search Menu Diversity & Inclusion We are more than 100,000 people, each with a unique story About We want to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where every one of us can be our best and true selves, so that together we can discover more, reach underserved communities and reimagine medicine. Learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion, embedded in our Code of Ethics. Equity We want to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all associates with dignity and respect. Inclusivity We seek to educate our people on inclusivity and provide all associates with equal opportunities to contribute to our company and advance their careers. Societal impact We will listen to different communities with a learning mindset, to do what we can to contribute to building a world that is safer and more inclusive. Diversity & Inclusion Related Themes People & Culture Code of Ethics Environmental, Society and Governance Annual Report Our Strategy Our People & Perspectives Announcing our membership of the Valuable 500 As we mark the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re delighted to announce that Novartis has joined The Valuable 500, supporting a global movement to drive systemic change and innovate together for disability inclusion. Learn More(link is external) Addressing health disparities through holistic community-based collective action We’re working with partners to co-create programs that address the root causes of systemic disparities in health outcomes and create greater diversity, equity and inclusion across the research and development ecosystem. Learn More Standing for Racial Equity and Justice as One Novartis We believe unequivocally that Black Lives Matter. As a company focused on improving human health globally, we also recognize the disparities Black communities and communities of color face when it comes to healthcare. Read More Parental Leave 14 weeks minimum paid parental leave, countless precious moments. Find out more about our Global Equal Parental Leave Policy for all Novartis parents. Learn More Latest News Novartis top pharma company in Refinitiv Most Diverse & Inclusive Companies 2020 We are proud to be recognized in the Refinitiv Top 25 Most Diverse & Inclusive Companies 2020 as the leading pharma company for the third year in a row. Learn More(link is external) Novartis included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index As part of Novartis’s continuing commitment to gender pay equity and transparency, we are proud to be one of the 380 firms included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index committed to inclusive workplace policies. Learn More(link is external) D&I Governance and Community Governance and community D&I is endorsed at the highest level in the company by the CEO and the Executive Committee of Novartis. Tracking progress: D&I performance data We track our progress toward D&I annually. You can find our 2020 D&I performance data in our Novartis in Society ESG report. External recognitions Novartis is included in several rankings that evaluate our performance in various categories, including in D&I. 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 Your privacy is important for us. We use cookies to enhance your experience when visiting our websites: performance cookies show us how you use this website, functional cookies remember your preferences and targeting cookies help us to share content relevant to you. Select “Accept all” for giving your consent to all cookies, select “Cookie settings” for managing the different cookies or select “Reject all” for using only strictly necessary cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any point of time by pressing the cookie settings link on the website. Cookie Settings Reject all Accept all