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Novartis Research and Development (R&D)

Novartis Research and Development (R&D)

The Novartis Pharmaceuticals clinical pipeline holds a broad stream of 140 future projects including both new molecular entities and additional indications or formulations for marketed products. Our pipeline has consistently being ranked by experts as one of the strongest in the industry.

Our scientists focus on diseases for which medical need remains unmet and strive to improve the drug discovery process with an approach that integrates novel concepts and tools across multiple disease areas.

 

Clinical trials 

Clinical studies are conducted to ensure the safety and effectiveness of new medicines and vaccines.

Drug discovery and development process 

Our interactive chart shows the various steps of drug discovery and development, from target selection to registration.

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research 

The Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) is a global research organization committed to discovering innovative medicines that treat disease and improve human health.

Pharmaceutical Development 

Novartis Pharmaceutical Development evaluates drug candidates and proves them to be high-quality therapies with superior value to patients.

Corporate Research

Novartis Corporate Research 

The Novartis Corporate Research Institutes foster collaboration and access talent pools throughout the world.

 

During 2007, Novartis increased R&D investments by more than 20% to USD 6.4 billion. This is one of the highest figures in the industry relative to sales (16.9%).

In 2007, our access-to-medicines programs, valued at USD 937 million, reached 65.7 million patients globally.

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