Press releases in 2022

20. 12. 2022 |
In the beginning of December the new Novartis’ website rakdojk.si was launched. It is a clear online guide that helps to deal with breast cancer in an informed way. It ...
8. 12. 2022 |
The project Industry and University – Together Building a Society of Knowledge and Prosperity, implemented by Lek in collaboration with the Ljubljana University Incubator and the University of Ljubljana, has ...
30. 11. 2022 |
Sandoz, a leading global company in generics and biosimilars crowned its scientists with prestigious awards during the Research and Development Days. Among the 18 awards, researchers from the Sandoz Development ...
21. 11. 2022 |
Lek pays great attention to initiatives for an inclusive and safe working environment, education and well-being of its associates. Robert Ljoljo, President of the Board  of Management of Lek and ...
14. 10. 2022 |
In Zagorje ob Savi, DS Bioproduction Mengeš, a unit of Lek, was awarded the flattering title of Factory of the Year 2022 by the Finance daily. The award is intended ...
5. 10. 2022 |
Professionalism, quality, knowledge, a long tradition and involvement in the local environment are words that can be used to describe the three proud decades of Lek's Anti-Infectives Lendava site. In ...
30. 9. 2022 |
Novartis in Slovenia hosted 36 of the most promising science, economics and engineering students from the region and beyond at the 12th BioCamp. The traditional event gives young people from ...
29. 9. 2022 |
Once again and for the third time in a row, Lek has been chosen as the most reputable employer in Slovenia according to the participants of MojeDelo.com portal’s evaluation of ...
29. 9. 2022 |
In September, our organization joined the network of dementia-friendly institutions, with all four of our sites (Ljubljana, Mengeš, Prevalje, and Lendava) becoming dementia-friendly spots. We have joined almost 400 other ...
27. 9. 2022 |
Lek, a part of Novartis, was awarded the 2021 Good Practice Award for employing disabled people by the Ministry of Labor, Family, Social Affairs, and Equal Opportunities.
22. 9. 2022 |
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer.
21. 9. 2022 |
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia awards the best innovations in our country during Innovation Day, which took place yesterday at Brdo pri Kranju. Lek was selected to ...
15. 9. 2022 |
Follicular lymphoma is one of the blood cancers and blood disorders about which we are raising awareness in September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2022. Blood cancers and blood disorders can ...
12. 9. 2022 |
Novartis today announced it is investing in next-generation biotherapeutics with the creation of a fully integrated, dedicated USD 300m scientific environment that will bolster its capacity and capabilities for early ...
9. 9. 2022 |
During Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2022 we emphasize the significance of an early detection, diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers and blood disorders. Blood cancers and blood disorders can in ...
31. 8. 2022 |
The last day of August in Maribor was filled with children's laughter and fun, as the Maribor Association of Friends of Youth held the traditional Funny Olympics along with Lek's ...
31. 8. 2022 |
At the end of August, the Sports Federation for the Disabled of Slovenia – Slovenian Paralympic Committee organized a Paralympic camp for families in Laško, where young people with disabilities and their ...
30. 8. 2022 |
Blood cancers and blood disorders can be a huge burden for patients. For this reason, early diagnosis and treatment are extremely important. This is what representatives of blood cancer and ...
23. 6. 2022 |
Lek, a Novartis company, is once again among the recipients of awards for the best innovations in the Central Slovenia region, presented by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of ...
8. 6. 2022 |
Zoran Janković, Mayor of the Municipality of Ljubljana, Robert Ljoljo, President of the Board of Management of Lek and Novartis Country President Slovenia, and Matjaž Čepon, Technical Director of Europlakat, ...
1. 6. 2022 |
Today, Novartis in Slovenia raised a rainbow flag in front of its headquarters in Ljubljana and at the Mengeš Site to mark Pride Month. Over the following days, the rainbow ...
25. 5. 2022 |
The PHARM Connect Congress, the market-leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing business summit for Central East Europe, presented the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Excellence Awards for the seventh time in a row. This ...
20. 5. 2022 |
Approximately 600 people in Slovenia are diagnosed with melanoma each year (precisely 652 in2020).1 The skin melanoma is one of the five most common forms of cancer among the Slovenian ...
18. 5. 2022 |
The  second Pharma Data Science Hack ("Pharma DataHack 2.0") was organized  by Novartis in Slovenia and the IT company Axiologo. The competition, which  enables participants to tackle the data challenges ...
16. 5. 2022 |
For many years, Lek has been committed to caring for its associates and to creating a working environment in which they feel comfortable and which enables them to effectively balance ...
5. 5. 2022 |
Novartis in Slovenia is organizing the 12th annual BioCamp, a scientific event aimed at bringing together promising students, academic institutions, and the economy. This award-winning practice allows science, economics and ...
8. 4. 2022 |
Lek, part of Novartis in Slovenia, has received the MEGA Inspiration 2022 award for good practice in intergenerational cooperation in the workplace. The expert panel once again recognized the commitment ...
24. 3. 2022 |
Novartis Slovenia again among the best companies in Slovenia when it comes to HR management. Novartis Slovenia confirmed its HR excellence at the award ceremony for the Best HR Practice ...
14. 3. 2022 |
In only a few weeks, Lek, part of Novartis, successfully passed independent audits of four international systems in the field of safety, health, and environment, at all locations. After completing ...
7. 3. 2022 |
During the 39th Cancer Awareness Week (from March 7 to March 13, 2022) Novartis joins the efforts of the institutions that support cancer patients. To prevent cancer, there is a ...
4. 3. 2022 |
Lek, a Sandoz company, has entered into a partnership with the Sports Federation for the Disabled of Slovenia – Slovenian Paralympic Committee (ZŠIS – SPK). The partnership is a continuation ...
4. 2. 2022 |
Novartis in Slovenia, which includes Lek d.d., the Novartis Pharma Services Inc. and Sandoz d.d., ended the year on a high note in the wake of the difficult situation caused ...
20. 1. 2022 |
Novartis in Slovenia has once again been awarded the prestigious international "Top Employer" certificate for one of the best employers at both the Slovenian and European levels by the Top ...
12. 1. 2022 |
Novartis in Slovenia today hosted the seventh Novartis Career Breakfast, presenting the global pharmaceutical company's career opportunities in Slovenia to local and international young talent, as well as professionals in ...