Next Generation Scientist 2027

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Job summary

The Next Generation Scientist Program 2027 is a three-month internship hosted at the Novartis research site in Basel, Switzerland, running from 01 June to 31 August 2027. Interns receive a monthly stipend to cover incidentals and basic living expenses and work on agreed scientific, clinical research or global health projects under expert mentorship.

Participants gain exposure to state-of-the-art methodologies, participate in leadership development, and apply knowledge within their home

Qualifications

• Enrolled at university as MSc, PhD or MD student in a geographic LMIC context.
• Active participation in all program and training activities expected.
• Advanced verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Time management and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on a jointly agreed scientific, clinical research or global health project.
• Participate in a leadership development program.
• Engage with mentors and apply state-of-the-art methodologies.
• Share learnings and contribute to project deliverables.

Skills

English fluency

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

MSc/PhD/MD student

Job description

Salary Range: CHF 0.00 - CHF 0.00

Job Description Summary

The Next Generation Scientist Program 2027 by Novartis and University of Basel is an intensive internship program for talented and motivated research scientists from low-middle income countries. The 3-month program (01 June to 31 August 2027), hosted at the Novartis research site in Basel, Switzerland, is designed to foster both their scientific and professional development. Novartis will provide a monthly stipend to cover incidentals and basic living expenses. Guided by Novartis mentors, the interns work on a jointly, agreed-upon scientific, clinical research or global health project and participate in a leadership development program. Research projects expose selected scientists to state-of-the-art methodologies and leading experts in their fields, whilst ensuring that the knowledge and expertise gained can be applied within their home institutions.

Job Description Minimum requirements

• Enrolled at university as MSc, PhD or MD student in a geography of scope (low- and middle-income country)
• Active participation in all program and training activities expected
• Advanced verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Time management and good organizational skills

Research Area

Preferred field of studies are across a wide range of Novartis therapeutic and functional areas, including translational science, clinical development, and global health.

Therapeutic areas

• Cardiovascular diseases
• oncology (breast and prostate cancer)
• infectious diseases (malaria, dengue, cryptosporidiosis, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease leprosy)
• sickle cell disease

Functional areas

• Drug discovery and clinical research
• clinical operations
• bioinformatics
• data analytics and AI
• patient engagement/advocacy
• global health (scientific publications and community health initiatives)

Skills Desired

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.