Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com

Novartis Pharmaceuticals holds down the fort on this side of the big pond. As the US pharmaceuticals marketing affiliate of Swiss drug giant Novartis AG, the company helps with the development and sales of its parent company's products in the US. Its product line addresses a range of ailments including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal complaints, central nervous system disorders, cancer and blood disorders, bone and joint conditions, and organ transplants. Key products include tumor growth inhibitor Gleevec, high blood pressure drug Diovan, and attention deficit disorder therapies Focalin and Ritalin.

Officers:
Chairman and CEO; Novartis AG: Daniel L. Vasella
CEO: Ludwig Hantson
CFO: Siddharth Kaul

Competitors:
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Merck
Pfizer