The International BioCamp 2010 event will be held at Novartis International Headquarters in Basel Switzerland, August 30 - September 1, 2010. Deadline for applications in Finland is May 15, 2010.

What is BioCamp?

 The Novartis International Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) is a pioneering three-day seminar that brings the biotechnology sector closer to talented students from top universities around the world. Held at Novartis International Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, the program offers participants an opportunity to:

• Interact with key Novartis scientists who lead our unique approach to drug discovery

• Learn about breakthrough new medicines to address patients‘ unmet medical needs

• Understand trends and challenges in the biotechnology sector

• Receive first-hand experience about starting and running a biotech company

• Explore career opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries

• Network with talented students from other countries

BioCamp provides an opportunity for a select group of talented university students to learn about the multifaceted world of biotechnology. They will gain insights into current and future challenges in the sector and acquire first-hand experience on starting and managing a biotechnology company.

BioCamp has been sponsored annually by several Novartis affiliates since 2004, and the first European BioCamp was held in Switzerland in 2007. Finland was represented in 2008 by Suvi Heinonen and Topi Korhonen and in 2009 by Outi Koskela.

The BioCamp 2010 Program

Day One: August 30, 2010
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 Novartis research laboratories

Day Two: August 31, 2010
Development of a biotechnology product

• First-hand experience about starting a biotechnology company

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

• Visit to a Novartis biologics facility

Day Three: September 1, 2010
Career opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries

• Business perspectives and opportunities

• Career guidance and consultation

Who can apply?

We invite university students in Finland focusing on natural sciences and/or business administration to apply. A total of 60 selected students from around the world will be chosen based on their academic record, professional experience and extra-curricular activities. The event will be held in English and English fluency is required. Novartis will cover all travel and accommodation expenses of the selected students.

How can you apply?

Please send the completed BioCamp application form together with your CV and letter of motivation to Novartis Finland Oy, Communication manager Anne Jungell-Nortamo, email: anne.jungell-nortamo(at)novartis.com. To apply electronically, please fill out the BioCamp application form, save as a PDF and submit via e-mail with the other documents.

The deadline for applications is May 15, 2010. Accepted participants will be notified via e-mail in July 2010.

Download the application form (529 KB)

BioCamp_2010_application_form_Finland.pdf (529,06 kilotavua)

Need further information?

You can always contact either Anne Jungell-Nortamo (anne.jungell-nortamo@novartis.com, 040 583 4747) or Mika Punkari (mika.punkari@novartis.com, 040 522 6788) at Novartis Finland Oy if you want more information about the Novartis’ International BioCamp 2010 event or if you would have any further questions about the application process in Finland. You can also contact us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/NovartisFinlandBioCamp2010.