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@VasNarasimhan

4 years

Our Biome will enable @Novartis to connect even more deeply with the thriving biotech environment being fostered in India and especially Hyderabad. We were proud to announce the opening at #BioAsia2020 ! Thank you for a great event @KTRTRS @BioAsiaOfficial #NovartisBiome @bbod

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4 years

Would like to thank @VasNarasimhan CEO of @Novartis on launching Biome -digital innovation lab that aims to empower health tech & healthcare companies through digital technologies Hyderabad Biome will be the 1st center in Asia. Huge endorsement of City’s innovation capabilities

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11 years ago I helped lead efforts to find a vaccine during the H1N1 pandemic, and it reshaped how I view humanity—as a public health physician, a scientist, and a father. I wanted to share my perspective as we tackle COVID-19. #COVID19

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2 years

To further support the humanitarian response in Ukraine, Novartis is donating our entire inventory of essential medicines in the country, which includes antibiotics and painkillers patients desperately need. Please see our statement below.

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4 years

. @Novartis plans to help manufacture the @Pfizer - @BioNTech_Group mRNA vaccine to boost global supply. We’ve been supporting the pandemic response on many fronts & this is another example of our commitment to helping end the crisis. Thread below w/ more on today’s announcement:

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4 years

Today we announced an agreement to leverage our manufacturing capacity and capabilities in order to address the #COVID19 pandemic by supporting the production of the @Pfizer and @BioNTech_Group vaccine. #NovartisNews 1/3

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6 years

A familiar view with a new perspective, excited to spend my first day as CEO with @Novartis employees in Basel!

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5 years

Hard to believe it's a year since my first day as CEO. If there’s one word to describe how I feel today, it’s grateful. Thank you @Novartis associates around the world. You teach me, inspire me and it’s an honor to lead alongside such amazing people. Excited for the future! 🔊

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4 years

It’s been remarkable to watch the world mobilize and rally behind science as humanity tackles COVID-19. We’re supporting ongoing clinical trials for hydroxychloroquine and are prepared to donate 130 million doses globally. #COVID19 #Covid_19

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4 years

Today we announced a commitment to donate up to 130 million doses of hydroxychloroquine to support the global #COVID19 pandemic response. 1/5

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5 years

Approval today is a landmark moment for SMA patients and their families. SMA is a devastating disease that can rob children of their ability to walk, talk, swallow and breathe, and this transformative gene therapy could provide them with a lifetime of possibilities.

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5 years

#Breaking : The #FDA approves our @AveXisInc therapy for the treatment of U.S. pediatric patients with spinal muscular atrophy ( #SMA ) less than 2 years of age.

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5 years

I'm sharing my thoughts about leadership and culture as part of a new series on LinkedIn. I hope you'll subscribe, follow along, and join the conversation. Check out the first piece on my daily routine: #unbossed

Managing My Energy, Not My Time

Since starting as CEO of Novartis, I’ve visited about 35 countries and interacted with tens of thousands of associates across cultures and continents. The pace is relentless, and it is as demanding...

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6 years

Behind the scenes at our new ‘control tower’ to track, analyse and predict the status of all our clinical studies. 500+ active trials, 70+ countries, 80 000+ patients - transformative for how we develop medicines.

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I’m deeply saddened by the devastation in Türkiye and Syria. @Novartis has committed to an initial donation of $1 million to support humanitarian efforts related to the disaster, and we’ll continue working to support our associates and relief efforts in the weeks to come.

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6 years

Full house @Novartis Hyderabad yesterday! Fantastic to be back in India and connect with so many inspired colleagues.

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4 years

Our first shipments of #hydroxychloroquine are underway to @HHSGov to support clinical studies evaluating its effectiveness in patients with #COVID19 .

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@Sandoz_Global

4 years

30 million tablets of Sandoz anti-malarial being evaluated in COVID-19 were shipped to US Dept of HHS for clinical studies as part of Novartis COVID response commitment. #Thankyou to the associates working hard to keep this & other meds available #COVID19

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6 years

What a panel - the collective impact of this group + their orgs on global health is humbling. The question is how do we fund a next phase of impact? Thank you @billgates @DrTedros @SaniaNishtar @NOIweala @PeterASands @CliftonLeaf #WEF19 Watch here:

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5 years

I’m proud Novartis is offering a minimum of 14 weeks of paid parental leave to all our new parents, regardless of gender. This month our new policy rolls out in 40 more countries, and in 2021 it will reach every Novartis associate around the world. #novartislife #parentalleave

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6 years

Thank you for all your messages, especially @Novartis employees for the warm welcome. I feel privileged to lead alongside so many inspiring and energizing people.

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4 years

Today’s encouraging news from Pfizer & BioNTech signals a possible breakthrough in combating COVID-19, which the world urgently needs. I commend the hard work of the researchers, scientists, clinicians & all those involved in bringing this forward quickly to address the pandemic

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4 years

See you next week #BioAsia2020 ! Looking forward to joining alongside so many leaders who care deeply about science and the health of the world. #Hyderabad @KTRTRS @MinisterKTR

21st BioAsia 2024

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4 years

#Hyderabad is gearing up for #BioAsia2020 . Join the global leaders at the biggest event of this year starting 17th-19th Feb at HICC. Register now: @PiyushGoyal @MinisterKTR @carlhjune @VasNarasimhan @janvanacker @kiranshaw @swatipiramal

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6 years

Over the past few weeks, many people have asked about my vision for @Novartis . Here are my thoughts on our future and the big questions in health we need to answer to get there.

Bending the curve of life

I never lose my sense of wonder at how human ingenuity is leading to longer, healthier lives. For most of human history, the average life expectancy was about 40 years.

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5 years

As I sign off for the rest of 2019, I wanted to wish all of you a restful break. See you in 2020!

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3 years

I took on a challenge: explain the science behind vaccines in 60 seconds or less. As a physician-scientist, my hope is that in understanding more about the ways these public health technologies work, we can all feel confident in the science and safety behind vaccines.

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6 years

Happy holidays! It's been a transformational year for @Novartis and for me, look forward to continuing the journey in 2019 #reimaginemedicine

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5 years

I learned and grew more that I could have possibly imagined during my first year as CEO. Reflecting back, here are my three key learnings.

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@VasNarasimhan

7 years

Merci beaucoup, thank you President @EmmanuelMacron . Your vision for France is truly inspiring. We stand committed to improving the health of the French people and continuing our long-term investments to support medical innovation in France.

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@EmmanuelMacron

7 years

Thank you for our talk @VasNarasimhan . Your ambition for France, your vision for innovation in biotech, brings real opportunities for growth not only for your company's investment in France, but also for the French biotech and health industry. #ChooseFrance

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4 years

We are dealing with an extraordinary public health crisis that’s hitting our communities in unprecedented ways and requires an incredible level of collaboration to tackle. @Novartis is taking more steps to help respond to the enormous challenge. @gatesfoundation @IMI_JU #COVID19

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4 years

Today we’re announcing a global fund that will provide USD 20 million in grants to support public health initiatives designed to help communities manage the challenges posed by the #COVID19 pandemic.

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5 years

I still remember getting the phone call when I was Head of Development with the news that we had a medicine that could impact this very-difficult-to-treat disease. FDA approval today is an historic milestone for #SPMS patients and everyone who made it possible.

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5 years

#NovartisNews : FDA approves Novartis drug – new oral treatment approved in active Secondary Progressive #MS #SPMS

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5 years

We’re hoping to reimagine treatment of the leading global cause of death. This could be a strong step forward in @Novartis ’s transformation into a focused medicines company. #reimaginingmedicine

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5 years

We’ve signed an agreement to acquire The Medicines Company, focused on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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6 years

Thrilled @US_FDA have approved of our #CARTcell therapy in a 2nd indication. This provides a new option and hope to cancer patients who are in critical need of treatment. Very proud of the @NovartisCancer team’s hard work to bring it to reality.

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BREAKING: The @US_FDA has approved our first-in-class #CARTcell therapy for a second indication. #NovartisNews

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5 years

Great having @AdamMGrant with us on campus yesterday. I’ve followed Adam’s research on leadership for a while now, and it was fascinating to hear what he had to say about unbossing an organization. Thanks Adam!

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6 years

What an important moment for patients and families in the EU. Thank you to everyone involved in helping us bring this transformative new treatment to Europe. #CARTcell

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6 years

#BREAKING : Our first-in-class #CARTcell therapy is now approved in the EU. #NovartisNews

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6 years

Travel-time alone can be a major barrier for patients taking part in a clinical trial. Through our alliance with @Science_37 , we are launching site-less trials to solve this problem and gather deeper insights into the patient experience that will drive medical innovation.

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6 years

Novartis announces collaboration with  @Science37x  to expand #virtual clinical trials that can advance #medicine through the use of emerging #tech .

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5 years

Nice time to reflect on all we’re grateful for. A few from me: -My exploring buddies, aka my incredible family -To lead an org that is #ReimaginingMedicine -Working alongside 108,000 @Novartis colleagues who care deeply about the health of the world #Thanksgiving

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5 years

Extremely excited to announce @Novartis ’s new AI innovation lab with @Microsoft . Data and AI will play a pivotal role in the future of medicine. This will be our go-to place to innovate, experiment + scale AI-based solutions in our work to transform health

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4 years

Crisis is a #leadership pressure cooker. There’s been recent debate about how to lead through uncertainty, so I wanted to share a discussion I had w/ my coach @jgberger about what I’m learning in this moment. If you like the clip, here’s the longer video:

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5 years

How do you value and pay for a one-time treatment that provides a lifetime of benefits? My thoughts on @CNBC : @Novartis @cnbcevents

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@VasNarasimhan

5 years

I’m pleased that Marie-France Tschudin will take over as President of @Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Marie-France has an exemplary commitment to patients, and a strong record of driving commercial excellence and a culture of inclusiveness and integrity.

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6 years

For those taking a break in the coming days: good time to reflect and ask, am I above or below the line?

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7 years

Thanks for all your messages. I’m honored and humbled to be asked to lead Novartis into our next phase of dynamic growth and global impact

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@VasNarasimhan

5 years

Novartis now has a unique opportunity to help address the #1 cause of human mortality. This potentially transformative investigational therapy has a unique profile and fits very well with our established global footprint in cardio.

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5 years

We’ve completed the acquisition of The Medicines Company, focusing on atherosclerotic heart disease. #NovartisNews

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6 years

Happy #Thanksgiving , 3 things I'm grateful for today: - my supportive and inspiring family - @Novartis colleagues who challenge me to be a better leader - the opportunity to serve a wonderful purpose #reimaginemedicine

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@VasNarasimhan

5 years

1/ Half of @Novartis is female but the fact remains that, like many companies, women are underrepresented in our management. We are committed to changing that and achieving gender balance in our management by 2023. #IWD2019

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4 years

#Reading and listening widely helps me keep perspective, and I get a lot of questions about what's on my list. First up is Range, by @DavidEpstein —a #book that explores the power of generalists in a specialized world. Look out for more recommendations in the future.

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@VasNarasimhan

6 years

Starting the year off at #JPMHC19 , reaffirming our aspiration to be a leading medicines company for patients, physicians, our investors, own people and partners - and society at large. ICYMI here's my full @Novartis $NVS presentation: #JPM19

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4 years

Two years in as CEO of @Novartis , and I’m more inspired than ever by our teams around the world and our opportunities to #reimaginemedicine . A heartfelt thank you to all our associates for your passion, and for everything you continue to teach me. #unboss

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I was thrilled to speak about the future of medicine at #BioAsia23 & how the industry has increased its presence in Hyderabad over the years. @Novartis was one of the first to open a site—what is now one of our largest corporate centers at the heart of our global efforts.

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I know we in the life sciences industry feel a deep obligation to come together to improve the health of the world right now. Grateful to be working with @gatesfoundation to galvanize the collective innovation power and global footprint of our companies. #COVID19 #coronavirus

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Novartis and a consortium of life sciences companies are committing expertise and assets to the fight against #COVID19 pandemic alongside the @gatesfoundation 1/4

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Today’s FDA approval is a continuation of our legacy of leadership in multiple sclerosis. @Novartis has a deep, longstanding commitment to neuroscience and will keep aspiring to reimagine medicine to improve the lives of patients living with MS.

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@NovartisNews

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Novartis receives FDA approval for the first and only targeted #Bcell #MultipleSclerosis therapy that is self-administered at home via an autoinjector pen for treatment of patients with relapsing forms of MS (RMS) #NovartisNews #ReimaginingMedicine

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@VasNarasimhan

6 years

Happy to share that we’re teaming up with @Pear_TX to develop digital therapeutics. We have to fully embrace emerging tech to unlock the next chapter of medical innovation. #digitalhealth

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6 years

#BREAKING Novartis teams up with @Pear_TX to develop new prescription #digitaltherapeutics to treat #ms & #schizophrenia #NovartisNews

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1 year

Congratulations again @KTRBRS , it was an honor to join you.

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6 years

Great talking the future of @Novartis and the industry with you @JimCramer @MadMoneyOnCNBC , thanks for having me! #JPM19 #JPMHC19

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5 years

Exciting glimpse into the future of access to medicine. @Novartis is piloting first drone deliveries of medicine for Sickle Cell Disease in Ghana with @Zipline @Health_ghana #WorldSickleCellDay

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5 years

Zipline is proud to partner with @novartis to help improve access to a variety of treatments for #SickleCellDisease via Zipline’s instant delivery network. 3/3

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6 years

Very proud @Novartis named among world’s most innovative companies by @FastCompany . Our people are helping deliver an explosion of innovation in medical science #reimaginemedicine

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6 years

. @FastCompany has just named us #1 most innovative #biotech company & #21 across all industries. Here’s why: #ReimagineMedicine #NovartisNews

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4 years

I recently co-authored a paper that explores how data sci and tech can further enable us to reimagine the ways we approach drug development. Sharing here for all those interested:

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@VasNarasimhan

5 years

Wet age-related macular degeneration robs people of their vision. Today’s approval gives wet AMD patients in the US a new treatment option that could help them gain back their sight and independence. Congratulations to the teams that worked 10+ years to make this day possible.

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Novartis announces FDA approval of new treatment for wet AMD . #nAMD #ophthalmology #NovartisNews

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#2 worldwide - still more work to do, but we are on the right track. Breakthrough innovation needs an environment where differences are valued, people can think differently and diverse ideas are heard. @Novartis

Thomson Reuters D&I Index ranks the 2018 top 100 most diverse & inclusive organizations globally

D&I Index measures relative performance against multiple factors that define diverse and inclusive workplaces.

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3 years

I’m overwhelmed with gratitude to be named on the @Glassdoor US Employees’ Choice Awards, which recognizes 100 top CEOs. It’s been about three years since I embarked on a journey with our teams to transform our company and our culture. My reflections:

What I learned in my three years as CEO

Back in 2018, I was in the midst of my energizing and nerve-wracking first days in this role. I remember standing with my wife and youngest son in my arms after my first town hall as CEO, waving to a...

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5 years

As @Novartis brings fwd transformative medicines, we’re looking to take innovative approaches to widen access, improve manufacturing, and more. I’m optimistic about our new agreement in the UK w/ @NHSEngland , @UK_Life_Science and others regarding #cardiovasculardisease .

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4 years

Our people are the beating heart of Novartis, and as all of us adapt to new ways of living and working during the #COVID19 pandemic, we are taking concrete actions to ensure our associates and their families are supported during this time of uncertainty.

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As the #COVID19 situation continues to evolve we recognize the importance of #socialdistancing to #flattenthecurve ; this week we announced #WFH is extended to May 1st for those associates who can #WFH in Europe, US, and Canada. 1/4

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It’s been a strong start to the year for @Novartis . Our portfolio and our productivity efforts are delivering, and we are well-positioned for 2019 and the future. #NovartisNews $NVS

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#NovartisNews : Throughout the first quarter of 2019, we continued our transformation to a focus medicines company.

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Very excited to announce the #NovartisBiome ! Passionate start-ups and entrepreneurs are the vanguard of health tech. We want to help translate that innovation into real, scalable solutions for patients.

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We’ve launched the #NovartisBiome , a digital innovation lab & series of open innovation initiatives designed to position health innovators for success. #healthtech

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Throughout the #COVID19 pandemic, patients continue to rely on their regular medicines and in many cases have maintained hope for new treatment options. With FDA approval today, @Novartis is bringing forward a new first-in-class treatment for certain types of lung cancer.

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Novartis announces FDA approval of new drug for patients with a specific mutation in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer #NSCLC #NovartisNews

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My thoughts coming out of #JPMHC19 , I’m convinced we’ve reached a tipping point in the convergence of biomedical and digital innovation. @BBOD #JPM19 #NovartisBiome

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Recovery is an essential aspect of leadership, and I wanted to share another book recommendation w/ that in mind. Why We Sleep by @sleepdiplomat explores sleep’s origins, its vast health benefits, and its importance when it comes to learning, decision-making, and more. #read

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To all the moms out there, including mine. #mothersday

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Great start to a week in Africa visiting our teams and programs. I was inspired meeting members of this @NovartisFDN project in Ghana that empowers local businesses to provide hypertension screening and care in their community.

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. @DanielPink ’s Drive has had a major impact on Novartis and is actually what we used to shape our inspired, curious, unbossed culture. My next #book recommendation:

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Meeting our Basel LGBTI employee group this week to discuss inclusive workplaces. I was proud to share that we support the @UNHumanRights global #LGBTI business standards #pridemonth

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Today is our Annual General Meeting and I’m looking forward to hearing the thoughts of @Novartis shareholders on the company and its future. You can follow along live from 10 am CET here:

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When it comes to widening access to medicines, protecting our planet, and so much more, Novartis will continue working to do our part to shape a healthier, more sustainable future.

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Novartis announces new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets to increase access to medicines and achieve full carbon neutrality. #NovartisNews

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I’m proud Novartis is set to achieve 100% renewable electricity in our European operations. This move, together with our efforts in the US, will help address over 50% of our global carbon footprint in our own operations, bringing us closer to our 2025 goal to be carbon neutral.

Novartis News

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A significant step toward 100% #renewableelectricity in our European operations; we signed five virtual power purchase agreements expected to add >275 megawatts of clean energy to the grid. #LCAW2020 #novartisnews @SchneiderESS , @enelgreenpower @ACCIONA_EN @EdpRenewables

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Proud Novartis is stepping up to support @KhanAcademy to help ensure #COVID19 doesn’t get in the way of our rising generation’s future. My family and I are longtime fans of Khan Academy, so I know firsthand what a difference they will continue to make for learners everywhere.

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4 years

@BankofAmerica @ATT @Googleorg As a nonprofit, we are here to #KeepEveryoneLearning for free. We’re seeing skyrocketing traffic & usage of our website and apps!😮 Thank you @Novartis for your support to help cover our increasing costs.📈 We appreciate our growing list of partners.👏

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6 years

Extremely proud of our innovation momentum this quarter and progress to transform Novartis into a focused medicines company #NovartisNews $NVS

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NEWS: Novartis delivers solid growth in Q2 2018, continues transformation to a focused medicines company #NovartisNews $NVS

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Yesterday, I announced a fundamental shift in how we do business to systematically build access into research, development and delivery of our new medicines globally. #AccessInAction #BSR18

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I recently asked you to vote on the topic of my next science explainer. You chose a breakthrough technology in medicine—siRNA, or Small Interfering RNA, therapies. Let’s dive into the science together:

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I recently started a series on what I’m reading and listening to, and I’m back with another recommendation. This time, I’m sharing one of my favorite podcasts: Overheard at National Geographic:

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Proud to share that Novartis has ranked 2nd on the 2021 Access to Medicine Index, with strong performance across all areas of the index. #AtMI21

Novartis ranks second in 2021 Access to Medicine Index

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Proud of our new collaboration with the @gatesfoundation and @Novartis ' leadership in #globalhealth R&D

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Novartis and @gatesfoundation team up against infectious diarrheal disease. #NovartisNews

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As we kick off 2021 and perhaps set resolutions or a fresh mindset, I wanted to share a podcast that has had an impact on me personally. Check out The Happiness Lab, with @lauriesantos .

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Until today, a century had gone by with very limited innovation in sickle cell disease. Thank you to all the clinical trial patients, health care professionals, and @Novartis associates who helped bring forward this new treatment. #sicklecell

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Novartis received #FDA approval today for a new medicine in #sicklecell disease #NovartisNews #ReimaginingMedicine

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So sad to hear of the passing of Stephen Hawking – a titan of the science world, ALS patient and all round inspiring human being, who reminded us all to “be curious” RIP 1942-2018.

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FDA approval today is the culmination of years of research by Novartis scientists striving to treat and cure cancer. Continuing on our long history of innovation in oncology, we’re proud to bring forward a new treatment for patients living with chronic myeloid leukemia. #CML

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We have a huge opportunity to revolutionize healthcare access in remote communities with #digitaltech , here’s one excellent example we’re working on with @lastmilehealth @rajpanjabi @novartis

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An exceptional first half of the year for Novartis. Especially proud of the innovation momentum we’re building as a more focused medicines company. @Novartis #NovartisNews

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Our Q2 2019 results are now out. Get the full highlights from our second quarter here: #NovartisNews $NVS

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A great conversation on some really interesting questions facing in pharma today. Thank you @a16z , @JorgeCondeBio , @vijaypande , @smc90 for the excellent first podcast experience.

a16z Podcast: The Science and Business of Innovative Medicines

with Vas Narasimhan (@vasnarasimhan), Jorge Conde (@jorgecondebio), Vijay Pande (@vijaypande), and Sonal Chokshi (@smc90) On average, only 1 out of 20 medicines works when we actually bring them into

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Two years and around $70 billion in transactions later, it’s safe to say we’ve transformed @Novartis into a focused medicines company. You can hear more from me on our strategy and ongoing efforts to reimagine medicine in my #JPM2020 #JPM20 presentation:

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We believe AVXS-101 could create a lifetime of possibilities for the children and families impacted by this devastating condition #NovartisNews

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#BreakingNews : We entered agreement to acquire @AveXisInc for USD 8.7 bn to transform care in #SMA and expand position as a gene therapy and #Neuroscience leader #NovartisNews

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I recently shared my thoughts with @LinkedIn ’s @DanRoth on culture, leadership and the power of our purpose. #findyourpassion

How we’re moving boldly toward transformative innovation

When I was first appointed CEO of Novartis, I spent a lot of time thinking about the impact medicine has had on the trajectory of human life in the past century. If my kids were born 100 years ago in...

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2018 was a remarkable year for @Novartis , we reimagined the company while delivering strong performance and innovation. I’m very proud and excited to continue our transformation in 2019. #reimaginemedicine #NovartisNews $NVS

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Today we are announcing the 2018 Annual Results $NVS #NovartisNews

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Today, continuing the collective action taken by the life sciences industry in response to COVID-19, 16 industry CEOs & @BillGates and @MelindaGates , on behalf of the @GatesFoundation , have committed to ensure broad access to any forthcoming vaccines, diagnostics & therapeutics.

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Good news - this is the only @WHO recommended treatment for liver fluke. We’ve donated it since 2005, but FDA approval should help expand access around the world and move us closer to elimination. @mwelentuli

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. @US_FDA approves Novartis treatment for liver fluke, a neglected tropical disease estimated to infect 2.4 million people globally. #accessinaction #NovartisNews

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While our consumer healthcare joint venture with GSK is progressing well, the time is right for @Novartis to divest as we continue to build the leading medicines company. #NovartisNews

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Breaking: Novartis to sell stake in consumer healthcare joint venture to GSK for USD13.0 billion to focus on strategic priorities. #NovartisNews

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Sending my deepest congratulations to @susanneschaffe1 , President of Novartis Oncology, for being named to the PharmaVOICE 100! She's a true patient champion and unbossed leader at Novartis, and this recognition is very well-deserved.

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Congratulations Dr. @susanneschaffe1 for being named to the 2019 @PharmaVOICE 100! We are so proud to see your commitment to patients and passion for innovation recognized. #PV100 #reimaginemedicine

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. @Novartis is marking our Q1 results at an unprecedented time. We remain deeply committed to patients and to supporting and accelerating the #COVID19 response around the world.

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Today we announced our Q1 results. Get the highlights here. #NovartisNews $NVS

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We’re entering a new era in medicine, but face a fundamental challenge: how to pay for revolutionary cell and gene therapies and make them available to patients in need. My thoughts:

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Commentary: These 4 factors can help with pricing and payment of lifesaving cell and gene therapies, Novartis CEO says.

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As a physician-scientist with a deep interest in big history, I am fascinated by the question of how life on Earth came to be. The Vital Question by Nick Lane is a book that explores that question and that I highly recommend.

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Great to see one of our incredible leadership team here @Novartis recognized. Congrats Susanne, very well-deserved. @susanneschaffe1 #unboss

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Congratulations to Novartis Oncology President, Dr. @susanneschaffe1 , on her inclusion in this year’s @FortuneMagazine list of Most Powerful Women! @FortuneMPW #FortuneMPW

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Chagas is one of the world’s most neglected diseases and the second leading cause for chronic heart failure in Latin America. We’re hopeful this study of our heart failure medicine could yield a new therapeutic approach for those patients.

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Novartis announces first multinational, prospective, randomized study in people with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy. #AccessinAction #NovartisNews @worldheartfed @DNDi @ISGLOBALorg @MundoSano @bcmhouston

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Thank you @SGottliebFDA , we are grateful for your support to ensure the US continued to foster breakthrough medical innovation to extend and enhance people’s lives, reduce healthcare costs and improve public health. All the best for the future.

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We had an outstanding quarter for innovation across pharmaceuticals, oncology and biosimilars – well done @Novartis teams!

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BREAKING: Novartis delivers strong growth and innovation in Q3 2018, progressed advanced therapy platforms #NovartisNews $NVS

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In the short-term, repurposing existing medicines to help treat #COVID ー19 is our best hope. We’re working to help generate the rigorous clinical testing and data needed to assess the safety and efficacy of some of the most promising options as quickly as possible. #COVID19

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Novartis to sponsor large-scale clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine in hospitalized COVID-19 patients #COVID19 #coronavirus #NovartisNews

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