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Novocure Inaugurates New Global Headquarters in Canton of Zug, Switzerland
New headquarters supports Novocure’s continued growth as it pursues its mission of extending survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer BAAR,
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNew headquarters supports Novocure’s continued growth as it pursues its mission of extending survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer\n\n\n BAAR, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nNovocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) announced today the official opening of its new global headquarters in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland. Novocure is an oncology company working to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer, through the development and commercialization of its innovative therapy, Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields).\n\n\nThe company opened its first office in Switzerland in 2013 and has grown its Swiss-based workforce to more than 200 people in the greater Zurich area. The company’s new cutting-edge facility offers a variety of collaborative workspaces designed to foster creativity and productivity.\n\n\n“The opening of our new global headquarters aligns with a significant point in Novocure’s history as we begin our 25th year of business and move closer to realizing the full potential of Tumor Treating Fields therapy,” said Ashley Cordova, Chief Executive Officer, Novocure. “The dynamic life sciences cluster in the Canton of Zug is an ideal location for Novocure’s global headquarters. Our new offices have been thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration and provide flexibility to support Novocure’s continued growth as we pursue our patient-forward mission to extend survival in aggressive forms of cancer.”\n\n\nMember of the Government Council of the Canton of Zug, Silvia Thalmann-Gut, Director of the Department of Economic Affairs, will join Ms. Cordova at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new headquarters.\n\n\nMs. Thalmann-Gut commented, “The Canton of Zug is home to many nationally and internationally successful life sciences and MedTech companies, from large players to innovative start-ups. We are pleased that Novocure has chosen the Canton of Zug for its global headquarters. The unique combination of a great business environment, access to highly skilled professionals and the central location in the heart of Europe has obviously convinced Novocure. We warmly welcome Novocure’s employees and look forward to supporting the company in its future endeavors.”\n\n\nABOUT THE NEW GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS\n\n\nAfter many years of being based in Root, Canton of Lucerne, Novocure has now moved into its new global hea...