CEO Interview: Novartis' Dan Vasella
Executive Summary
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.
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