CEO Interview: Novartis' Dan Vasella

Novartis has done better than most Pharmas over the past five years, though shareholders are still dissatisfied. But CEO Dan Vasella continues playing for the long-term -- pursuing R&D innovation and cost-effective dealmaking, all within a relatively conservative strategic framework.

By Roger Longman

All in all, it’s been a rough start to 2007 for Novartis AG’s flagship pharmaceutical division and the company’s chairman...

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