## [About](/in-en/about "About") Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, we work to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 296 million people worldwide. ![Grandfather hugging his grandson](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-01/grandfather-grandson-hugging.jpg.webp?itok=4uTPU5Xu "Grandfather hugging his grandson") ## Our purpose ## Reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. ![A family looking at the sunset from a park](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-01/family-looking-at-sunset.jpg_0.jpg.webp?itok=e8Jk4hdv "A family looking at the sunset from a park") ## Our vision ## Become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. ![A group of women engaged in a workshop](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-01/group-of-women-from-indigenous-community-health-workshop-colombia.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=NqKMihlA "A group of women engaged in a workshop") ## Our strategy ## Deliver high value medicines that alleviate society’s greatest disease burdens through technology leadership in R&D and novel access approaches. ## Our footprint 78k #### Employees\* 130 #### Countries\*\* 296m #### Patients reached\*\*\* ## We focus on core therapeutic areas with high unmet patient needs Previous Next [ ![HCP in discussion with a happy senior citizen](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-01/hcp-discussing-with-smilling-senior-patient-card.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=Jl5rd4bd "HCP in discussion with a happy senior citizen") ### Cardiovascular, renal and metabolic Transforming how the world tackles cardiovascular disease and delivering new treatments for people with chronic kidney diseases. ](https://www.novartis.com/about/therapeutic-areas/cardiovascular-renal-and-metabolic) [ ![A HCP and patient discussing a report](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-01/doctor-patient-interacting-medical-results-card.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=7WEIlPkw "A HCP and patient discussing a report") ### Oncology Combining the power of science and empathy to unravel the inner workings of cancer and develop innovative therapies that restore hope to those with cancer and their loved ones. ](https://www.novartis.com/about/therapeutic-areas/oncology) [ ![HCP checking a patient's blood pressure](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-01/hcp-taking-patient-blood-pressure-card_0.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=wXXO73sF "HCP checking a patient's blood pressure") ### Immunology Working to create a world where the millions of people with immunological conditions, and those who treat them, can live without compromise. ](https://www.novartis.com/about/therapeutic-areas/immunology) [ ![A nurse and a patient enjoying a warm moment](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-01/nurse-patient-exchanging-warm-moment-card.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=szHIfvCk "A nurse and a patient enjoying a warm moment") ### Neurology Committed to change the course of disease progression in neuroscience. ](https://www.novartis.com/about/therapeutic-areas/neuroscience) ## and technology platforms that enable cutting-edge innovative therapies Previous Next ![chemistry-card-blue-gradient-icon-3](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-01/chemistry-card-blue-gradient-icon-3.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=GTDouYJE "chemistry-card-blue-gradient-icon-3") ### Chemistry Chemistry is the discovery of low molecular weight synthetic molecules that can be optimized as medicines. ![antibody-blue-gradient-icon](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-01/antibody-blue-gradient-icon.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=vUikBLXD "antibody-blue-gradient-icon") ### Biotherapeutics Biotherapeutics, or biologics, are medicines derived from the molecules of life, carefully engineered to treat specific diseases. ![seringue-blue-gradient-icon](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-01/seringue-blue-gradient-icon.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=FVIHngEq "seringue-blue-gradient-icon") ### xRNA RNA therapies use various forms of ribonucleic acids (RNA) to modify biological pathways in the body to treat or cure specific illnesses. ![atom-blue-gradient-icon](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-01/atom-blue-gradient-icon.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=BXd8uUI7 "atom-blue-gradient-icon") ### Radioligand therapy Radioligand therapy delivers precision-targeted radiation to cancer cells in the body with the goal of limiting damage to surrounding tissue. ![gene-blue-gradient-icon](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-01/gene-blue-gradient-icon.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=gjTTvaCJ "gene-blue-gradient-icon") ### Gene and cell therapy Gene therapies modify part of a patient’s genetic makeup to help treat genetic or inherited diseases. Cell therapies treat diseases by restoring or altering certain sets of cells or by using cells to carry a therapy through the body. ## In this new era, we’re ready. Together, let’s reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. ![Vas Narasimhan](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-08/vas-narasimhan-2.jpg.webp?itok=DgNdd5xU "Vas Narasimhan") ### Leadership The ability to attract, grow and keep talented people is vital for us to execute our strategy and keep developing innovative products that produce better results for patients. ![Colleagues having a happy discussion at office](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2024-01/colleagues-in-office-people-and-culture.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=lAgC6FII "Colleagues having a happy discussion at office") ### People and Culture We must fundamentally reimagine the way we work and create a culture that brings out the best in our people to fulfill our purpose of reimagining medicine. [ @novartisindia ](https://twitter.com/digital/status/2095113067516563472)3 Days 20 Hours ago [India's Global Capability Centers are helping redefine how enterprises innovate, scale and create value. At our Novartis Corporate Center in Hyderabad (NOCC), we recently hosted a delegation of senior leaders for an immersive look at how Novartis has built and scaled capabilities https://t.co/fticjKeXhr](https://twitter.com/digital/status/2095113067516563472 "India's Global Capability Centers are helping redefine how enterprises innovate, scale and create value. At our Novartis Corporate Center in Hyderabad (NOCC), we recently hosted a delegation of senior leaders for an immersive look at how Novartis has built and scaled capabilities https://t.co/fticjKeXhr") ![HRNWN77aQAAfeO0](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HRNWN77aQAAfeO0.jpg "HRNWN77aQAAfeO0") [ @novartisindia ](https://twitter.com/digital/status/2093580663542952150)1 Week 1 Day ago [At Novartis, our biomedical research teams in India, with their deep scientific expertise, curiosity and collaboration help support the discovery of innovative medicines. Working alongside colleagues across the global research ecosystem, they are helping unlock new possibilities https://t.co/2kwwwj7xGh](https://twitter.com/digital/status/2093580663542952150 "At Novartis, our biomedical research teams in India, with their deep scientific expertise, curiosity and collaboration help support the discovery of innovative medicines. Working alongside colleagues across the global research ecosystem, they are helping unlock new possibilities https://t.co/2kwwwj7xGh") ![HQ3kgcbaoAAgjfT](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HQ3kgcbaoAAgjfT.jpg "HQ3kgcbaoAAgjfT") [ @novartisindia ](https://twitter.com/digital/status/2092559665343369319)1 Week 3 Days ago [The Research-Development-Commercial-Operations (RDCO) continuum is powered by more than science, technology and innovation. It is powered by people. Across Novartis India, our associates contribute diverse expertise, fresh perspectives and a shared purpose to help advance https://t.co/dCQ3pSpcJG](https://twitter.com/digital/status/2092559665343369319 "The Research-Development-Commercial-Operations (RDCO) continuum is powered by more than science, technology and innovation. It is powered by people. Across Novartis India, our associates contribute diverse expertise, fresh perspectives and a shared purpose to help advance https://t.co/dCQ3pSpcJG") ![HQpDpQ5bwAApyYj](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HQpDpQ5bwAApyYj.jpg "HQpDpQ5bwAApyYj") 1. 2. 3. [ Previous](#card3-paragraph--9546) [ Next](#card3-paragraph--9546) [ ![A group of people in a meeting hall](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_50_50/public/2024-01/photo-of-people-in-a-meeting-hall.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=hkN6dWOr "A group of people in a meeting hall") ### Contact Find information on our research locations and corporate offices in India. ](https://www.novartis.com/in-en/about/contact-us) [ ![A group of associates having fun at work](/in-en/sites/novartis_in/files/styles/cards_50_50/public/2024-08/A%20group%20of%20associates%20having%20fun%20at%20work.jpg.webp?itok=k91t8_9q "A group of associates having fun at work") ### Careers 766 million lives touched by our products. Join us. ](https://www.novartis.com/in-en/careers) ## Resource Links [Pipeline](https://www.novartis.com/research-development/novartis-pipeline "Pipeline") [Impact](https://www.novartis.com/esg "Impact") [Leadership](https://www.novartis.com/about/executive-committee "Leadership") \*Based on 2022 data except for employees which has been restated to exclude Sandoz \*\* Based on 2022 data, excluding Sandoz \*\*\* Based on 2022 data, excluding Sandoz: 236 million patients reached with innovative medicines; 54 million patients reached through Novartis Global Health, which focuses on transforming health in low- and middle-income countries.