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Novartis — Deal History & Benchmarks

Total Deals
26
Across 11 therapeutic areas
Total Deal Value
$50.6B
Cumulative transaction value
Most Active Year
2024
14 deals closed
Primary TA
Cardiovascular
19% of deal activity

Market Analysis

Novartis has been involved in 26 transactions totaling $50.6B across Neurology & CNS, Immunology & Autoimmune, Hematology, Cardiovascular, Infectious Disease, Ophthalmology, Rare Disease, Dermatology, Metabolic & Obesity, Gastroenterology, Oncology. As both a licensor and licensee, they have demonstrated a preference for licensing partnerships.

Key transactions include The Medicines Company ($9.7B, 2020), Argo Biopharmaceutical ($5.2B, 2025), N/A (standalone) ($4.2B, 2024).

Their deal activity is concentrated in Cardiovascular (19%) with Gene Therapy and Small Molecule assets representing their most common deal types.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many deals has Novartis done?
Novartis has completed 26 verified transactions tracked in our database, spanning from 2017 to 2025. These deals have a combined value of $50.6B.
What is Novartis's typical deal structure?
Based on 26 deals, Novartis's transactions show a median upfront payment of $160M. Their most common deal type is licensing, reflecting a preference for licensing partnerships.
What therapeutic areas does Novartis focus on?
Novartis is primarily active in Cardiovascular (19%), Rare Disease (15%), Oncology (15%).
How has Novartis's deal activity trended over time?
Novartis's most active period was 2024 with 14 transactions. Their deals span 9 years of activity from 2017 to 2025.
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