##  [People and culture](/about/people-and-culture "People and culture") 

 Building an inspired, curious, unbossed culture with integrity.

 

## Our people are our greatest strength

At Novartis, we don’t believe in shortcuts when it comes to innovation.

Breakthroughs require advanced science, cutting-edge technology, and significant investment. But more than anything, they require people.

People who are driven by curiosity.  
People who chase bold ideas and feel empowered to bring them to life.  
People who push boundaries, uplift one another, and make each other extraordinary—every single day.

## Our values

Our culture is our catalyst to innovation, fueling our purpose to reimagine medicine. It’s a culture that celebrates collaboration and community, where we can be both unique and united. And it’s brought to life through our values and behaviors – the way we show up, interact and get stuff done together.

 ![Two business people casually chatting](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/2025-06/two-colleagues-casually-chatting-conference-room.jpg.webp?itok=wGDYenqt "Two business people casually chatting")

 

### Inspired



 ![Two scientists working in a lab in East Hanover](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/2025-06/scientists-working-lab-east-hanover.jpg.webp?itok=CKQ4jTda "Two scientists working in a lab in East Hanover")

 

### Curious



 ![Group of five business people in India discussion and laughing](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/2025-06/group-of-five-business-people-india-discussion-laughing-square.jpg.webp?itok=KdjlGF4j "Group of five business people in India discussion and laughing")

 

### Unbossed



 ![Two engineers discussion](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/2025-06/engineers-discussing.jpg.webp?itok=G_c80zCr "Two engineers discussion")

 

### Integrity







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##  How we live our values 



 

 ![Icon representing a patient](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2026-03/nurse.icon.jpg.webp?itok=QJUm5vzM "Icon representing a patient") 

 

###  We create positive change for patients 



 

 

 



 

 ![Icon representing binoculars](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2026-03/binoculars-icon.jpg.webp?itok=Txv9AtHa "Icon representing binoculars") 

 

###  We explore to improve 



 

 

 



 

 ![Icon representing a chess piece](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2026-03/chess-piece-icon.jpg.webp?itok=egii1iRV "Icon representing a chess piece") 

 

###  We take smart risks and learn 



 

 

 

 







 

 ![Icon representing a crown](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2026-03/crown-icon.jpg.webp?itok=f3cLqQCT "Icon representing a crown") 

 

###  We make each other extraordinary 



 

 

 



 

 ![Icon representing a group of people](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2026-03/group-icon.jpg.webp?itok=ra459Pbf "Icon representing a group of people") 

 

###  We hold ourselves and others accountable 



 

 

 

 





 

 

 



  
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#### At Novartis, we believe it is important to have a culture that our people can name and talk about. Because what makes us extraordinary is the way we show up for one another every day. It’s how we think, act and make decisions in line with our values. These are our behaviors in action!



 

 



 





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##  “I’ve always believed the way we work enables our impact. The way we learn, the way we grow, the way we build on each other’s ideas and strengths, the way we empower our people to reach their individual and collective potential.” 

Rob Kowalski, Chief People & Organization Officer 

 

 

 



 

    ![Hannah Perry, Chief Diversity Officer](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cosmos_banner_half_image_large/public/2022-08/hannah-perry-chief-diversity-officer.jpg.webp?itok=Cae_XdMi "Hannah Perry, Chief Diversity Officer") 

 

 

 

##  “Culture is the way we do things around here – it’s the way we show up, the way we interact and the way we get stuff done. Together.” 

Hannah Perry, Chief Culture & People Experience Officer

 

 

 



 

 

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 ![Our Culture Leadership Advisory Board (C-LAB)](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cta_image/public/2026-07/culture-leadership-advisory-board-c-lab.jpg.webp?itok=7Y89Jun1 "Our Culture Leadership Advisory Board (C-LAB)") 

 

##  Culture Leadership Advisory Board (C-LAB) 

Our Culture Leadership Advisory Board (C-LAB) is a new fusion of world-leading external experts and senior leaders from across our business – bringing together a unique diversity of experience and perspectives to help us shape a forward-thinking culture for a truly focused medicines company.



 

 



 





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##  Interested in a career at Novartis? 

Ready to make a real impact? Join us in reimagining medicine and transforming lives.



 

 [Join us](/careers "Join us") 



 

 



 





 

 [Giving and volunteering](/about/people-and-culture/giving-matching-volunteering "Giving and volunteering") 



 [Wellbeing and mental health](/about/inclusion/caring-mental-health-and-wellbeing-our-people "Wellbeing and mental health") 



 [Inclusion](/about/inclusion "Inclusion") 



 [Parental leave](/about/inclusion/parental-leave "Parental leave") 



 [Annual Report](/investors/novartis-annual-reporting-suite "Annual Report") 



 [Code of Ethics](/esg/ethics-risk-and-compliance/ethical-behavior/code-ethics "Code of Ethics") 



 [ESG](/esg "ESG")