At Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC), we define diversity as a broad concept. It includes the many elements of our individuality-race, gender age, experience, thinking and work styles, culture, country of origin, job status and function, physical ability, work/family balance, economic level, religious belief, organizational tenure, sexual orientation, identity, expression and more. Diversity is an approach that helps us contribute to the business and reach our full potential. A strategy that effectively serves the needs of diverse customers through different cultures, ideas and perspectives. It's also a way to leverage our distinct talents to drive improved business performance.

Our vision and mission are as follows:

Vision for Diversity

Understanding and utilizing the power of diversity is a core value and a prized element of our culture. We consistently demonstrate the ability to work comfortably and effectively with the diversity of our customers and employees. As a result, more outstanding people want to work here and are inspired to bring their best ideas forward and more customers seek our products and services.

Mission for Diversity

Diversity is an important element of our culture and our business success. It is a core value and an integral part of how we operate on a daily basis. As a company of high principles, we are committed to building a workplace that respects each individual, seeks out and values different perspectives and ensures each employee can contribute to the business and reach his/her full potential. We strive to be an employer of choice through the many ways that we value people and ideas. Our capacity to leverage all our various talents will drive improved business performance.

Inclusion at Novartis

While Diversity focuses on defining and understanding differences, Inclusion emphasizes the value of similarities and differences by creating an environment that is conducive to each individual.

Diversity and inclusions Strategy

We are pursuing diversity and inclusion with our business interest at heart. The strategy is clear:

Broadly cast the net for quality talent

Attracting and retaining good people is an ongoing challenge for our business. By consciously seeking and valuing diverse professionals, we stand a better chance of attracting, developing and retaining the best talent.

Enhance business performance with well-managed diverse teams:

Studies show that diverse teams, when well managed, have the potential to deliver a higher degree of creativity and innovation, and make sounder decisions, from making use of several perspectives. This in turn will strengthen employee commitment.

Support our Employees

Through the many work-life programs and benefits offered, our employees feel supported and valued. This will help us retain the best talent and allow each individual to reach his/her full potential.

Serve our customer with excellence:

In order to connect effectively with a diverse marketplace, yielding its insights and serving it well, the internal population needs to reflect the market demographics.

 

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