Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) has announced a restructuring plan that will result in up to 8,000 layoffs internationally, including 1,400 in Switzerland. The cuts would equate to 7.4% of its workforce. Novartis currently has approximately 108,000 employees. The Basel, Switzerland–based company aims to save approximately $1 billion in operating expenses by 2024. In April, Novartis hinted…