Innovation is at the heart of what we do；it is fueled by curiosity and a passionate desire to have a significant impact on underserved communities across the globe。We believe that the ability to listen to and embrace diverse ideas is essential to the innovation that benefits a broader section of society。
Addressing diseases in underserved communities
We continue to shape the global health agenda，broaden patient reach and extend our decades-long efforts to combat diseases in underserved communities。Find out more
Clinical Trial Diversity
It is critical thatour innovative therapies include an understanding of impact across a diversity of patient groups，including underserved communities who could greatly benefit from these treatments。That’s why we remain committed to increasing patient diversity within our clinical research and development programs。This includes leveraging data and digital technology to increase understanding and to inform trial design，trial management，and patient and site selection。Find out more
Novartis is committed to promoting equity both inside and outside the company。In2021，we announced a10-year collaboration with26historically Black colleges，universities and medical schools in the USto address the causes of disparity in healthcare。
In2022，we committed an additional USD17.7million to our Beacon of Hope initiative，bringing total funding to more than USD50million over ten years。The additional funds are being used to create Clinical Centers of Excellence at three historically Black medical colleges and universities–Howard University College of Medicine，Meharry Medical College and Charles R.Drew University of Medicine and Science–in addition to centers at the Morehouse School of Mecine。Find out more
Supplier Diversity
We are also working to strengthen our third party and supplier diversity programs。For example，we have developed LGBTQI+guidance for third parties and uphold human rights and DEI principles in our third party risk management，procurement and supply chain practices。
