Novartis, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is a global pharmaceutical company founded in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, with roots tracing back more than 250 years. The company focuses on developing breakthrough treatments across oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, reaching over 280 million people globally with its medicines.
With approximately 109,000 employees worldwide, Novartis operates across a broad geographic footprint. Its legal teams navigate the regulatory complexities inherent in bringing innovative medicines to patients in multiple jurisdictions, working at the intersection of pharmaceutical compliance, intellectual property, and global healthcare policy.
The company's technical infrastructure spans advanced technology and data platforms, including Snowflake and Python-based systems for enterprise data management. These capabilities support drug development, research, and operations functions across the organization.
Novartis describes its culture as one built on collaboration and scientific excellence, with a stated focus on patient-centered solutions and innovation in drug development and treatment options.
