# Novartis > Novartis AG is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical corporation focused on the discovery, development, and manufacture of innovative medicines. The company operates through two main segments: Innovative Medicines and, until its 2023 spin-off, Sandoz (Generics). It is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies globally by both market capitalization and sales. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/novartis - Slug: novartis