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  • January 2001 (Revised May 2003)
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  • HBS Case Collection

Novartis Pharma: The Business Unit Model

By: Srikant M. Datar, Carin-Isabel Knoop and Cate Reavis
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:21
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Abstract

In June 2000, Novartis reorganized its pharmaceutical business to form global business units in oncology, transplantation, ophthalmology, and mature products. The remaining primary care products continued to be managed within global functions (e.g., R&D and marketing). The new organization created a matrix structure and new roles and responsibilities for heads of business functions, CEOs of new business units, and country managers operating in over 100 countries.

Keywords

Restructuring; Recruitment; Product Marketing; Organizational Structure; Problems and Challenges; Health Industry; Pharmaceutical Industry

Citation

Datar, Srikant M., Carin-Isabel Knoop, and Cate Reavis. "Novartis Pharma: The Business Unit Model." Harvard Business School Case 101-030, January 2001. (Revised May 2003.)

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Srikant M. Datar

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