Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. named for seventh time as one of "50
Best Employers in Canada"

DORVAL, QC, Oct. 28 /CNW Telbec/ - For the seventh time since 2002, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. has been named one of the top employers in the country, according to the 2011 annual report of the 50 Best Employers in Canada released today. Novartis has been named to the list every year in which it has participated in the survey.

The report recognizes Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada for creating an environment that builds commitment from its employees through effective leadership, fostering a culture of integrity and ethical conduct, providing learning & development opportunities as well as offering a broad range of employee services and benefits. The employees feel strongly that their managers behave ethically and that Novartis provides an environment in which they can speak out about concerns or ideas.

Employees in Canada also have a strong sense of community and proudly participate in the global Novartis Community Partnership Day held annually during which they volunteer at local non-profit community groups. A global commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion is also an important part of generating a positive environment.

"I am very proud of Novartis being named yet once again to this distinguished list of Best Employers" said Tom Rossi, President of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada. "We have great people at Novartis who are committed to making the organization the best it can possibly be. We have an engaged work force who get a special sense of accomplisment from their work".

Earlier this month, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada also was named one of "Canada's Top 100 Employers 2011" in another survey published by The Globe & Mail and on the job search engine Eluta.ca. Novartis was one of only two pharmaceutical companies included on that list.

About the "50 Best Employers in Canada" Report
This is the 12th annual ranking and profiling of Canada's best employers, conducted by The Globe & Mail's Report on Business magazine, with research partner Aon Hewitt, a leading global human resources outsourcing and consulting firm. Again this year, the Aon Hewitt survey involved more than 100,000 employees and 2,000 leaders at almost 200 organizations. To be eligible, companies must have at least 400 permanent employees in Canada and have operated here for at least three years. The rankings are compiled from three surveys for each company: an employee opinion questionnaire filled out by at least 400 employees (more for larger employers); a survey of senior leaders that measures how closely their goals and fundamental values are aligned with those of their staff; and a detailed set of questions for the human resources department on HR policies and practices. The employee survey results account for the largest portion of an employer's ranking. More information is available at: www.hewitt.com/bestemployerscanada.

About Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc., a leader in the healthcare field, is committed to the discovery, development and marketing of innovative products to improve the well-being of all Canadians. In 2009, the Company invested close to $100 million in research and development. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. employs approximately 750 people in Canada and its headquarters are located in Dorval, Quebec. For further information, please consult www.novartis.ca.  

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Silvie Letendre
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada
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