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Communications
At Novartis, Communications is a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial department held under close scrutiny by the pharmaceutical regulatory environment, the media and our own employees. Anchored in the company's Executive Committee, our function's ideas, programs and messages are intended to help drive the business, sell our products, build our organization's culture, create understanding of business strategy, enhance our external and internal reputation, and help Novartis attract and retain talented and diverse employees. From media relations and product support to employee communications, webcasting and video production, our professionals are encouraged to rotate within and outside the department, locally and globally. Think what's possible.
Commercial Operations
From sales and marketing, medical and scientific affairs to e-business, managed care and contracting, Novartis Commercial Operations encompasses all of the company's customer-facing businesses. And it's easy to face the customer with a short-term pipeline of as many as 15 new products that The Wall Street Journal calls "spectacular." That's on top of a current marketed portfolio of more than 70 products in five key therapeutic areas—all in a structure that enables each business unit to approach its launch with dedicated resources, a committed sales force and a clear focus on its mission. Think what's possible.
Finance/Business and Administration Services
At Novartis, Finance blends traditional positions like Financial Reporting, Accounting and Business Planning and Analysis with the non-traditional, including Business Opportunities and Healthcare Contract Administration. Also reporting to the Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation's chief financial officer is Business and Administration Services, which encompasses Engineering Health, Safety and Environment, Technical Purchasing, General Administration, Security and Aviation. Business Administration Services is truly an in-house service engine, seeking professionals in a wide variety of disciplines. Where Finance looks for opportunities to manage and meet our aggressive business goals, Business and Administration Services works in sync, providing top-notch services with cost and productivity in mind. Think what's possible.
Human Resources
Named one of the "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother magazine for three years running, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation remains focused on enhancing its reputation with current and potential employees. Our talented professionals in HR Planning and Development, Staffing Services, Management and Organization Development, and Compensation, Benefits and HRIS make it happen. At Novartis, people are more than just resources; they are our business. Dynamic growth and a company that puts its people first? Think what's possible.
Information Technology
Set to launch as many as 15 therapies over the next three years, the Novartis Group is experiencing a period of rapid and unprecedented growth. At Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, we recognize that our information technology must be as innovative and cutting-edge as the products whose launch and marketing it supports. With specialties in Workstation Services, Sales and Marketing Systems and eBusiness Support, Novartis offers endless opportunities for our IT professionals to enhance and expand their skills. Calling on IT to fix a problem is typical. Calling on IT to drive business strategy is Novartis. Think what's possible.
Novartis Oncology
Do you believe a world without cancer is possible? We do. And we're bringing that possibility closer to reality with products like Exjade®, Femara®, Gleevec®, Proleukin®, Sandostatin®, Sandostatin LAR® Depot®, and Zometa®. As an independent business unit within Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, we foster an entrepreneurial environment with top talent in a wide variety of disciplines, including medical doctors, scientific operations, clinical research, drug regulatory affairs, project management, marketing, business development, licensing, finance, human resources and business analysis. If you are interested in working with the best in the industry—in leading edge science, portfolio, product development, regulatory and research—join Novartis and think what's possible.
Novartis Ophthalmics
Novartis Ophthalmics is dedicated to advancing the science of ocular health by developing the most innovative ophthalmic products. While a fully integrated business unit of the Novartis Pharmaceuticals sector, Novartis Ophthalmics operates entrepreneurially with its own research and development groups, global marketing, regulatory, manufacturing, sales and distribution. At the same time, we enjoy access to the immense global resources of the Novartis Group. We welcome diverse individuals who thrive in a creative work environment, and value work/family balance and community service. Do you believe vision is something no one should live without? Think what's possible.
Pharmaceutical Operations
From entry-level to executive management and Ph.D.s, from engineers and chemists to packaging and production, Pharmaceutical Operations has one focused goal: getting high quality, innovative products to the patients who need them—fast. More than 35 major pharmaceutical products benefit from the latest advances in manufacturing automation and technology incorporated in our modern 190,000 square foot production facility. Our work fulfills the most stringent standards of a highly regulated industry. Pharmaceutical Operations is in the process of phenomenal growth, preparing to support many of the more than 80 projects in the Novartis pipeline. Think what's possible.
Research and Development
With eight U.S. approvals for new molecular entities in just 12 months—more by far than any other leading pharmaceutical company—the Novartis Group is evolving into a literal "launch machine." And with 80 promising new products in its pipeline and an annual combined research budget of nearly $3 billion, the momentum is only growing. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation's Research and Development is focused on seven key therapeutic areas and on core technology platforms that include gene therapy, human skin construct, xenotransplantation, functional genomics and bioinformatics. With excellence in R&D and, most importantly, in the professionals who drive these key areas, think what's possible.
Sales
You're looking for a high-performing, high-rewarding opportunity. You want to showcase your charismatic sales skills in a culture that embodies real results. As a Novartis Sales Representative, you'll quickly find we are unique because of the quality of our products and the talent of our people.
State Government Affairs
Multiply the complexity of the pharmaceuticals business by 50 states and more than 40 marketed products, and you've captured the challenge of the Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation State Government Affairs department. Our professionals are selected from top sales executives, law firms and the legislative sector. Our projects change from week to week, from product to product and from state to state, and span a spectrum of issues from cloning to pricing. We're masters of riding change and making it work for Novartis and for the patients who ultimately benefit from our efforts. In return, our opportunities are without boundaries. Sound exciting? Think what's possible.
Transplant and Tissue Engineering
In Transplantation, Novartis holds the broadest pipeline in the field, with three compounds in clinical trials and 10 other projects in development. In Tissue Engineering, we're creating a new market for highly innovative and desperately needed therapies. As part of a global business unit, the Transplant and Tissue Engineering group at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation seeks professionals in a wide range of functions, including product management, market research, clinical research, supply chain management, customer service, finance, field sales and reimbursement. If specialty markets pique your interest, Novartis has a challenge for you—high innovation, high risk, high rewards. Think what's possible.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
WHO WE ARE
We are a world leader in healthcare, with core businesses in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, generics, eye care, and animal health.
DIVERSITY
At Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, we believe diversity helps us contribute to the business and reach our full potential.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Our Executive Committee's leadership is what continuously guides us in maintaining our competitive advantage within the pharmaceutical industry.