Diversity and Inclusion
At Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, we are committed to building a workplace that actively seeks out and values different perspectives, where employees feel respected and can contribute to the business to reach their highest potential. Greater customer insight, enhanced innovation and the ability to attract, develop and retain high-caliber talent are among the benefits of a diverse and inclusive culture at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
Message from Ludwig Hantson, PhD
CEO of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Head of Pharma North America
"At Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, we want Diversity & Inclusion to be part of our DNA. We look to be an employer of choice, exceed patient and customer expectations and develop and deliver the most innovative products and services. We believe that an environment of diversity and inclusion is critical to that goal because it sparks more innovative ideas, broadens our perspective and enhances our adaptability. Harnessing the power of diversity enables us to better anticipate, understand and meet expectations of our diverse customers. As a result, our employees thrive, our business grows and we continue to improve patient lives with innovative medicines."
Message from Marilyn Priestley,
Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion
"Diversity and inclusion are important elements of our culture and our business success. They are embraced at the very top and permeate throughout the organization. While we take a great deal of pride in how far we have come, we recognize that we still have a long way to go, and we will continue to strive for our aspiration of becoming the highest performing, most admired and respected pharmaceutical company in North America."
Message from Marilyn Priestley,
Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion
"Diversity and inclusion are important elements of our culture and our business success. They are embraced at the very top and permeate throughout..." | Read more
Defining Diversity & Inclusion ›
Diversity is our differences – the variety of perspectives, experiences, opinions and contributions we each bring to the business. Inclusion is about understanding, appreciating and maximizing those differences to create an environment and culture that is welcoming, collaborative and productive for all employees.
Diversity Champions ›
At Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, our commitment to diversity and inclusion begins at the very top.
Awards and Recognition ›
We believe that diversity and inclusion is the right way to manage our business--and that is why we have made it a core element of our company strategy. Our efforts have been recognized as a leader in this area.
EEO/Affirmative Action ›
We are fully dedicated to our diversity programs and our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) mission.
AWARDS
DiversityInc Top 50 Companies
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has been recognized by DiversityInc, the leading publication on diversity and business, as one of the top companies in America for diversity since 2005.
AWARDS
Human Rights Campaign Best List
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has been recognized by Human Rights Campaign, a civil rights organization working for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equal rights, as one of the best companies to work for GLBT equality (2009).
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Working Mother Top 100 Companies
Working Mother, a national magazine dedicated to helping career-committed moms balance their personal and professional lives, has named Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation one of the best companies to work for every year from 1998 - 2008.