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Novartis Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) in India | Get a Chance to represent India at International Level
Novartis invites students from 100 Indian universities to participate in the Novartis Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) in India; Top three students to represent India at global BioCamp in Switzerland
- BioCamp brings talented Masters, Ph.D. and postdoctoral students from various faculties, closer to the pharmaceutical industry
- Offers 50 top students hands-on experience with the multifaceted world of pharmaceuticals and direct contact with experts in the field
- Three winning students to participate in the International Novartis Biotechnology
Leadership Camp taking place at Novartis global headquarters from August 26 to 29,
2012
Novartis India invites students to participate in the Novartis Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) taking place in Hyderabad from July 30 to August 1, 2012. Interested students should visit www.novartis.in or email biocamp.india@novartis.com for more information. BioCamp is a pioneering seminar organized by Novartis that brings young, talented students from diverse faculties and different universities closer to the pharmaceutical industry.
BioCamp is open to postgraduate students and young researchers in natural sciences,
medicine, Biotechnology, bio-informatics, pharmacy, business administration or law
(specialization in Intellectual Property Rights) interested in pursuing a career in the
pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry. Last date for receiving applications is June 14,
2012.
Selected students will have the opportunity to learn from and network with leaders in the
pharmaceutical/Biotechnology and business sector as well as hone their team building skills.
The top three students from the India BioCamp will represent India at the International
BioCamp being held at Novartis global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland from August
26 to 29, 2012.
“BioCamp offers an opportunity to young talented individuals to exchange views and thoughts
with leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. It serves as a platform to bring young minds to
think of making a positive contribution to changing the face of healthcare in India. BioCamp is
an example of the Novartis commitment to supporting the student community and building
relationships with academia to address the healthcare needs of our country,” said Ranjit
Shahani, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Novartis India Limited.
Since launching the BioCamp initiative in 2004, Novartis has introduced nearly 500 top
graduate students to the biotech industry and entrepreneurship. Besides regional events in various countries, global BioCamps have been held in Taiwan (2004), Singapore (2006),
Tokyo (2007), Hong Kong (2008) and Cambridge, Massachusetts (2009) and since then in
Basle, Switzerland.
About Novartis
Novartis provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, eye care, cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals, preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools, over-the-counter and animal health products. Novartis is the only global company with leading positions in these areas. In 2011, the Group's continuing operations achieved NET sales of USD 58.6 billion, while approximately USD 9.6 billion (USD 9.2 billion excluding impairment and amortization charges) was invested in R&D throughout the Group. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 124,000 full timeequivalent associates and operate in more than 140 countries around the world.
How to Apply
The India edition of BioCamp is open to university students in the natural sciences, medicine, pharmacy and/or business administration (science background preferred but not a must) or law. Applicants must be enrolled at a university.
Selection to BioCamp is based on academic excellence, professional experience and extracurricular activities.
To apply for BioCamp you are required to submit an application in the format below:
Application form
Download the application form.
Deadline for applications is June 20, 2012. Only complete applications will be considered. Selected students will be informed via e-mail by July 7, 2012.
Email contact: biocamp.india@novartis.com