##  [About](/za-en/about "About") 

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###  Novartis in South Africa 

Our mission is to discover new ways to improve and extend people's lives.

 

 

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###  Strategy 

Our strategy is to build a leading, focused medicines company powered by advanced therapy platforms and data science.

 

 

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###  Diversity and Inclusion 

We want to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where every one of us can be our best and true selves, so that together we can discover more, reach underserved communities and reimagine medicine.

 

 

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###  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 to improve and extend people’s lives.

 

 

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###  Contacts 

Whether you're a customer, job seeker, health or media professional or an investor, you can find the best way to contact us here.

 

 

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