Novartis Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) brings together selected top students from science and business universities from across Europe.

1. What is BioCamp?

Novartis Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) is a pioneering three-day seminar that brings the biotechnology sector closer to talented young people from the universities. BioCamp has been sponsored annually by several Novartis affiliates since 2004, and the first European BioCamp was held in Switzerland in 2007. Last year was the first time that top students from Finland were selected to participate in the BioCamp event. This year’s BioCamp will take place on August 24-26, 2009, at the Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland.

BioCamp is open to university students in the natural sciences and business administration. At the seminar, 40 selected students (20 from Switzerland and 20 from other countries in Europe) will have the opportunity to learn from leading biotech experts, interact with professionals and work together with other students from various cultures. The students will also be able to explore career opportunities and network with global leaders in the biotechnology sector.

Winners selected from the European BioCamp will be invited to participate in the global Novartis BioCamp on October 27-31, 2009 in Cambridge, USA.

Novartis will cover all the travel and accommodation expenses of the chosen students. The event will be held in English.

BioCamp provides an opportunity for selected group of students to learn about the multifaceted world of biotechnology. They will gain insights on current and future challenges in the sector  and aquire first-hand experience on how to manage a biotechnology company.

Program

The three-day seminar will focus on:

Day One August 24, 2009: Biotechnology and global trends

• Biotechnology, innovation and the future of new medicines
• New developments in life science and its impact in academia and business
• Drug discovery and a visit to research facilities at Novartis

Day Two August 25, 2009: Career opportunities in the biotechnology industry

• First-hand experience for starting up a biotechnology company

• Students workshop: how to develop and launch a pharmaceutical product

• Visit to production facilities at Novartis

Day Three August 26, 2009: Development of a biotechnology product

• Business perspectives and opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector

• Career guidance and consultation

2. Do you have what it takes?

University students in natural sciences and business administration are invited to apply. Students must be proficient in English.

3. How do you apply?

Selection to BioCamp is based on academic excellence and professional experience. The deadline for application is May 31, 2009. Accepted participants will be notified personally.

Please send the completed application form below together with your CV and motivation letter, preferably by e-mail, to Novartis Finland, Anne Jungell-Nortamo, anne.jungell-nortamo(at)novartis.com

Download the application form (147,8 KB)

BioCamp 2009 application form.pdf (147,8 kilotavua)

For further details about BioCamp and the application process please contact:

Anne Jungell-Nortamo, communication manager
Phone: office 09 6133 2326, mobile 040 583 4747, anne.jungell-nortamo(at)novartis.com

Mika Punkari, Head Market Access
Phone: mobile: 040 522 6788, mika.punkari(at)novartis.com