Summary
About the Role
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to accelerate your career in Finance! During the program you will learn and practice skills across Novartis Finance, which will include experience in operational assignments, accounting and reporting as well as business planning and analysis. Your development will be supported by professional training sessions, regular coaching and mentoring.
Start date: September 1, 2026
Duration: The program lasts 3 years. You are employed on a permanent contract from the start
Key Requirements
- Recent completion of a Master’s Degree (MA/MSc), with a major in Finance / Accounting & Controlling / Life Sciences or other associated degrees with a confirmed interest in a Finance career.
- Professional experience (e.g., internships) in the areas of Finance / Accounting / Financial Services.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a prerequisite, German and French are valuable assets.
- Strong quantitative analytical skills and a good business sense.
- Excellent people and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
- A genuine interest in the pharmaceutical industry and a curiosity to discover different areas in Novartis.
Important information:
Application deadline: Sunday, March 8 end of day
Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and confirms your availability for a start on September 1, 2026. Thank you.
Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland.
First interviews are planned to take place mid/late March to mid/late April.
Benefits and rewards:
Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:
https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)
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