Novartis unveiled a corporate restructuring that is consolidating some operations in cash-saving moves expected to lead to $1 billion in annual savings. The shakeup means the departure of several key executives, including Chief Medical Officer John Tsai, who has held that role since 2018.
Novartis’s equity stake in Roche, shares acquired 20 years ago in a strategy to build up to a potential mega-merger, will be sold back to the company in a $20.7 billion deal. The cash proceeds could fuel Novartis R&D, as well as potential dealmaking.
The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients.
Felix Ehrat steps down amid controversy over $1.2 million in payments to Trump attorney that the Swiss drug maker disclosed last week.