Taiwan pioneered BioCamp concept in Novartis

1. Taipei, 2013
2013 Taiwan BioCamp

2. Novartis Group
Caring and Curing
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3. Novartis Taiwan
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 Number of Employees: 730
 Business Units:
• Pharmaceuticals
- Cardiovascular and metabolism
- Oncology
- Neuroscience
- Respiratory
- Musculoskeletal
- Infectious Disease
- Transplantation
- Ophthalmology
• Alcon
• Vaccines and Diagnostics
• Sandoz
• Consumer Health
- OTC
- Animal Health

4. Origin of BioCamp
 Novartis International Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) was started up in
2004 from Taiwan; the purposes were to develop the biotechnology sector and to
cultivate local future leaders more international exposure. The program was
supported by Government Departments and top universities in Taiwan. With very
successful outcomes from this activity in continued three years, BioCamp has
expanded from a Taiwan local initiative to a worldwide event since 2007
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5. International BioCamp
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 The Novartis International Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) is a pioneering
four-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 bio-technology sector
– Receive first-hand experience about starting and running a biotech company
– Explore career opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, and
– Network with talented students from other countries
 We invite local university students focusing on medicine, life sciences and/or business
administration to apply for the 2013 International BioCamp. A total of 60 selected
students(2 positions from Taiwan) from around the world will be chosen based on
their academic record, professional experience and extra-curricular activities.

6. Taiwan BioCamp 2013 Agenda
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 Overview schedule
 Taiwan BioCamp
** Selected students are required to stay overnight on May 24. Travel and hotel Expense will be born by Novartis.
** The event will be hold in English, English fluency is expected.
Date Activity Requirement
Cut off April 30,
2013
Application collection and
selection
1. Application Form with Photo
2. Transcript (Official transcripts from recent undergraduate
degree/graduate schools are required)
3. Individual work, autobiography, resume, or proof of related area
experience (e.g. certification, diploma, recognition, internship)
4. Two Letters of Recommendation
May 6, 2013 Interview notification release
May 11, 2013 1st Interview
May 13, 2013 1st interview results notification
May 24 – 25, 2013 Taiwan BioCamp
Date Agenda Contact information:
Tel: 02-23227687 Kiki Chiu
Email: biocamp.tw@novartis.com
Website:
http://www.novartis.com.tw/biocamp2013
Day One:
May 24
• Keynote Speech
• Workshop
Day Two:
May 25
• Business Case Study
• Student Presentation
• Award Ceremony
• Dinner

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 BioCamp in Basel, Switzerland
Bio Camp in 2013
Agenda – Basel(August 25 – August 28)
Date Agenda
Day One:
August 25, 2013
Welcome dinner
Day Two:
August 26, 2013
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 Three:
August 27, 2013
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 Four:
August 28, 2013
Career opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries–
Business perspectives and opportunities
– Career guidance and consultation