BioCamp: A unique event for future-ready talents

BioCamp is a traditional event that unites top students from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) with distinguished experts and senior managers from pharmaceutical fields. This unique platform offers an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of research and the international business environment within the innovative pharmaceutical industry.

Information about BioCamp 2026 will be published in Spring 2026.

BioCamp – Frequently asked questions

BioCamp is an event, dedicated mainly to students (final-year undergraduates, master's, MBAs, or Ph.D. candidates) or recent graduates in fields such as:

  • Life sciences (e.g., biology, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology).
  • Medicine or related healthcare disciplines.
  • Information technology or data sciences (specific to healthcare-related applications may also be considered).

The program is designed to bring together a diverse group of talented young individuals from the region and broader to foster innovation and collaboration. Language proficiency in English is required.

Novartis looks for candidates who demonstrate:

  • academic excellence;
  • creativity, entrepreneurial, business mindset and leadership potential;
  • a passion for biotechnology, healthcare, or innovation;
  • a genuine interest in advancing the fields of scientific and technical innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.

Selection of BioCamp attendees is based on the strength of your application, academic achievements and alignment with Novartis BioCamp’s goals. Every year, around 35 students are selected to participate at the event.

The event is structured as three-day seminar, where you''ll participate in different workshops, engage with experts, listen to key speakers from Novartis and other external organizations on the key topic, explore career opportunities and engage into preparing business case on actual challenge from the industry - all that working in teams with other participants.

The event closes with gala dinner, where winners from the business case are announced.

For participation at the event, you must be selected among all who applied to the event. There is no special fee for participation.

Novartis covers all the costs of meals and accommodation from Monday, September 22, 2025 (starting with lunch) and until Thursday, September 25, 2025 (finishing with breakfast). The travel costs to Bled and back are covered individually by participants.

Unfortunately, Novartis cannot cover the costs of your travel to Slovenia.

Join us at BioCamp and gain unique experience by:

  • Bridging science, business, and technology: Collaborate to benefit patients through innovative solutions.
  • Gaining professional insights: Explore the global pharmaceutical industry‘s professional and business landscape.
  • Innovating together: Work on real-world challenges to design cutting-edge business solutions.
  • Engaging with experts: Interact with leading experts and top managers in the field.
  • Networking: Connect with students from the region.
  • Discovering career opportunities: Learn about Novartis and explore potential career opportunities in Slovenia, Austria, and beyond.

More information: [email protected]

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