企业介绍
Novartis provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. In 2010, the Group’s continuing operations achieved net sales of USD 50.6 billion, while approximately USD 9.1 billion (USD 8.1 billion excluding impairment and amortization charges) was invested in R&D throughout the Group. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis Group companies employ approximately 119,000 full-time-equivalent associates (including 16,700 Alcon associates) and operate in more than 140 countries around the world. With significant strategic investments in an integrated research and development center located in Shanghai, a pharmaceutical production site located in Changping, Beijing and a patented drug substance production site located in Changshu, Jiangsu, Novartis aims for long-term development in China. For more information, please visit http://www.novartis.com and http://www.novartis.com.cn.
