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‘the courage of our patients inspired me to keep going’

Read how Yasushi ‘Joe’ Ishikawa from Novocure Japan overcame the challenge of running a 136 mile ultramarathon in the Bolivian mountains.

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‘making our therapy accessible to patients motivates me’

Read how Jana Meyer zu Drewer’s drive to make a difference in cancer guided her, from providing technical therapy support to our patients in Germany, to educating doctors about our therapy.

from hospitality to medtech

Because our mission resonated deeply with her, Lea Pachur left her previous job as a hotel receptionist and joined us as a Management Assistant and Office Manager in Munich.

offering a hand and lending an ear to patients

Javier Beltran, Device Support Specialist, prioritizes being there for patients. He finds much satisfaction in giving patients a sense of empowerment over their cancer treatment.

working behind the scenes of our clinical trials

With her colleagues, Alice Chen, Associate Director, Clinical Trial Management, has been managing our clinical trials from beginning to completion.

‘we have the privilege to live our patient-forward mission’

Karin Gottwald’s passion for nursing was ignited at the age of nine. Today, she works for our company as a Senior Device Support Specialist with empathy and a smile.

enhancing awareness, scientific understanding of TTFields therapy

Lamia Kalfane is determined to dedicate the remainder of her career to making the most significant difference possible in the lives of cancer patients.

enabling smooth starts

Starting work in a new company can be challenge. At Novocure, our team of dedicated HR Specialists work diligently so that new employees have what they need for smooth starts.

‘helping patients is what keeps me motivated’

Empathy is one of Syed Ali’s greatest strengths. He uses the skill as Manager of the Financial Coordinators, a patient-facing team.

making a difference as a business analyst

Ana Sofia Pinheiro Nunes helps her colleagues improve their processes. She learned from her late mother that when facing challenges, courage makes all the difference.

the foundation of trust

DeEtta Ard-McDonald, a Senior Territory Manager in South Chicago, draws on her long marriage as an example of unwavering trust that has shaped her life and led to her career at Novocure.

supporting patients in Israel

As our the first contact from Novocure for patients in Israel, Karen Huller aims to empathize and make a trusted connection.

reinventing our first contact with patients

When his best friend was diagnosed with cancer, Nicholas Doucette decided to dedicate his professional life to helping cancer patients. At Novocure, he is able to innovate for patients and make a difference.

supporting investigators in TTFields clinical trials

As many physicians are using TTFields therapy for the first time to treat their patients in clinical trials, Jonathan Gephart educates them on the science and administration of TTFields therapy.

why innovation takes courage

Joachim believes that at the heart of every innovation is courage. He communicates the stories of his colleagues to encourage others.

empathy for candidates and colleagues

Whether he is helping a manager lead a team or interviewing a candidate for an open role, Jürgen Schaller, Associate Director, Human Resources EMEA, seeks to understand the other person’s perspective.

working with patients is a privilege

When Caleigh Olds visits patients at their homes to provide technical support for TTFields therapy, she gets motivated by their positive attitude and determination.

‘part of something meaningful’

At Novocure, we have the opportunity to dream big and inspire one another to be the best versions of ourselves. Every day, we strive to apply knowledge, advance skills and grow personally and professionally.

exploring the potential of TTFields therapy

It’s an exhilarating time to highlight our research leadership and demonstrate that there is much more work to be done.

investing in true innovation

In 2000, Lennart Perlhagen made the first investment in Novocure, leading to the founding of what has become a global oncology business – and a decades-long partnership and friendship.

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