Laura McKeaveney assumed the role of Head, Global Patient Advocacy, Novartis International in October 2016. In this position, she has overall leadership of the Patient Advocacy strategy and agenda across all group companies. Previously as the Head Global Human Resources, Pharma, she was responsible to support the delivery of the Pharma strategy by driving a progressive people and organizational agenda, which focused on cultural transformation, diversity and inclusion, talent management and capability building for both the business and the HR function. Laura has over twenty-five years’ experience in the pharma and medical device industry.

Organizations

Novartis

Novartis was created in 1996 through a merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. Novartis and its predecessor companies trace roots back more than 250 years, with a rich history of developing innovative products. At Novartis, we use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible.