Novartis researches, develops, manufactures, and markets a range of healthcare products. The Innovative Medicines segment offers patented prescription medicines, commercializes products in the areas of oncology and rare diseases, ophthalmology, immunology and dermatology, neuroscience, respiratory, cardio-metabolic, and established medicines. The Sandoz segment provides active ingredients and finished dosage forms of pharmaceuticals in the areas of cardiovascular, central nervous system, dermatology, gastrointestinal and hormonal therapies, metabolism, oncology, ophthalmic, and respiratory. The Alcon segment offers eye care products, such as eye care devices for cataract, retinal, glaucoma, and refractive surgery, as well as contact lenses and contact lens care products, including multi-purpose and hydrogen-peroxide based solutions, rewetting drops, and daily protein removers.
| Type | Public |
| Parent Company | GlaxoSmithKline |
| HQ | Basel, CH |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Size (employees) | 126,000 (est)+5% |
| Website | novartis.com |
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Vasant Narasimhan
Steven Baert
Elizabeth Barrett
Bertrand Bodson
James Bradner
Richard Francis
Novartis Office Locations
Novartis Financials and Metrics
Novartis Revenue
| USD | |
|---|---|
Revenue (FY, 2017) | 49.1b |
Revenue growth (FY, 2016 - FY, 2017), % | 1.2% |
Gross profit (FY, 2017) | 31.9b |
Gross profit margin (FY, 2017), % | 65% |
Net income (FY, 2017) | 7.7b |
Cash (31-Dec-2017) | 8.9b |
- Source: Company Filings
| USD | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
Cash | 7.0b | 8.9b |
Accounts Receivable | 8.2b | 8.6b |
Inventories | 6.3b | 6.9b |
Current Assets | 24.9b | 28.2b |
| USD | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | 7.0b | 6.7b | 7.7b |
Cash From Operating Activities | 11.9b | 11.5b | 12.6b |
Purchases of PP&E | (2.4b) | (1.9b) | (1.7b) |
Cash From Investing Activities | (10.8b) | (3.4b) | (3.1b) |
| USD | Y, 2017 |
|---|---|
Revenue/Employee | 405.5k |
Financial Leverage | 1.8 x |
Novartis Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Acquired Company | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Accelerator Applications | October 30, 2017 | $3.90 b |
| AveXis | $8.70 b |
Novartis Revenue Breakdown
Novartis revenue breakdown by business segment: 12.3% from Alcon, 20.5% from Sandoz and 67.2% from Innovative Medicines
Novartis revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 6.5% from Japan , 5.1% from France, 7.5% from Germany, 34.5% from United States and 46.5% from Other
Novartis Online and Social Media Presence
243.34k Twitter followers
Novartis has 243.34k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.3% month over month and increased 2.1% quarter over quarter
Novartis News and Updates
Novartis to launch Adamis' EpiPen rival in U.S. next year
Novartis investigational BYL719 (alpelisib) plus fulvestrant consistently improved PFS in patients with PIK3CA mutated HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer in new SOLAR-1 analyses
Intellia Therapeutics and Novartis Expand Cell Therapy Collaboration to Pursue CRISPR/Cas9-based Genome Editing in Additional Stem Cell Population
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Novartis India MD to step down
Novartis India MD Milan Paleja to step down with effect from May 31
Novartis Company Life and Culture
Novartis Frequently Asked Questions
When was Novartis founded?
Novartis was founded in 1996.
Who are Novartis key executives?
Novartis's key executives are Vasant Narasimhan, Steven Baert and Elizabeth Barrett.
How many employees does Novartis have?
Novartis has 126,000 employees.
What is Novartis revenue?
Latest Novartis annual revenue is $49.1 b.
What is Novartis revenue per employee?
Latest Novartis revenue per employee is $389.8 k.
Who are Novartis competitors?
Competitors of Novartis include Merck, Pfizer and Baxalta.
Where is Novartis headquarters?
Novartis headquarters is located at Forum 1, Novartis Campus, Basel.
Where are Novartis offices?
Novartis has offices in Basel, Surrey, Bangkok, Barcelona and in 33 other locations.
How many offices does Novartis have?
Novartis has 37 offices.