East Hanover, New Jersey-based Novartis, a multinational pharmaceutical company, has announced its fourth round of layoffs in its multi-year global restructuring plan, targeting 8,000 positions globally.
The current reduction in force affects 322 employees at its New Jersey headquarters and is scheduled for October 2, 2026, bringing the total to 572 employees in 2026.
According to a company spokesperson, "Novartis is making changes to its field sales, patient support and marketing organizations to enhance operational efficiency and ensure we are investing resources where they can have the greatest impact. As a result, some roles are impacted. Novartis continually evaluates opportunities to align our organization with evolving patient, customer and business needs.”
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