When was Novartis founded? Novartis was founded in December 1996 by the merger of two successful international Swiss-owned companies with complementary product lines -- Ciba-Geigy Ltd. and Sandoz Ltd.
 

Novartis is one of the world's leading healthcare companies. We are committed to improving the well being of people by creating innovative products and services in the areas of pharmaceuticals, nutrition, eye-care, and animal health.

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How long had Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz been in existence prior to the merger?
Each company brought more than 100 years of experience in providing innovative healthcare solutions to the world from their separate headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.

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What does the name Novartis mean?
Novartis comes from the Latin term. novae artes, which means "new arts" or "new skills". In essence, Novartis means utilizing scientific research, imagination, and new technologies to provide ever-greater benefits for humankind.

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What does the Novartis Group invest annually in global R&D?
Our annual sales are approximately $25 billion and our investment in research and development last year was over $3.5 billion.

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Is Novartis a global enterprise?
Yes. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Novartis Group operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Back to top How many employees does the Novartis Group have worldwide? The Novartis Group employs approximately 78,500 people worldwide.

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How long has Novartis been in Canada?
Our roots in Canada go back to the 1920s when both Ciba and Sandoz were established in Montreal, and to the 1940s, when J.R. Geigy opened in Toronto.

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When did the Canadian merger take effect?
The Canadian merger took effect on January 1, 1997.

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How many people are employed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals in Canada?
Novartis Pharma employs approximately 780 people in Canada, including more than 200 sales representatives.

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Where is Novartis Pharmaceuticals' Canadian head office?
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada has its head office in Dorval, Quebec.

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How can I get in touch with Novartis?
You can get contact information for all of Novartis' Canadian affiliates by clicking here.

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What specialties does the Novartis research team encompass?
Each year, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada conducts clinical trials at hundreds of sites across the country, involving thousands of patients, researchers, and investigators. Notable among these studies are those seeking new treatments for:
 

• cardiovascular diseases
• diabetes
• irritable bowel syndrome
• schizophrenia
• organ transplantation
• allergies " bone diseases
• glaucoma
• retinal diseases
• different types of cancer.

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Does Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada have a Donations Policy? I would like to send a donation request to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada. Where should it be sent?
Specific information on this topic can be found here: