Novartis plans to cut 170 positions in Belgium

The pharmaceutical group Novartis could cut 170 jobs at its Puurs site in the north-west of Belgium, in order to make it more competitive in the face of falling volumes. At the same time, some 40 million euros must be invested this year to strengthen the production capacities of organic products.

Novartis has started an “information and consultation phase with social partners on the proposed changes, which could affect 192 positions, including 170…