##  [Early careers](/careers/early-careers "Early careers") 

 ## Let's thrive together

Looking to explore the world of innovative medicines? Get energized by the scientific, technological and human brilliance all around you at Novartis. Join us and create impact that helps to improve and extend millions of lives.

  
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##  Explore our opportunities 

Whether you join us on an internship, after graduating or from another role, we offer you the chance to build connections and expertise at the cutting edge of medicines.

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###  Students 

Still studying? With Novartis, you can feel excited about building a future before your career even begins.

 

 

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 ![Smiling scientist in a lab wearing security glasses](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2025-02/smiling-scientist-in-a-lab-wearing-serurity-glasses-card.jpg.webp?itok=KS4Ee7SD "Smiling scientist in a lab wearing security glasses") 

 

###  Graduates 

Join Novartis as a graduate for a chance to develop your expertise within a fast-paced, global environment built on continuous growth.

 

 

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 ![Two business people smiling and standing against a wall](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2025-02/two-business-people-smiling-and-standing-against-a-wall-card.jpg.webp?itok=A_pbJO6Y "Two business people smiling and standing against a wall") 

 

###  Early in Career Professionals 

Bring your 2-5 years’ experience to Novartis and shape the future of healthcare through innovation and transformative projects.

 

 

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## How does it really feel?

We asked some of our rising stars to share their perspectives on working, learning and building a career at Novartis.



 



    ![Portrait of Olivia Yu](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cosmos_banner_half_image_large/public/2025-02/portrait-yu-olivia.jpg.webp?itok=UaYp35DS "Portrait of Olivia Yu") 

 

 

 

##  "My time at Novartis has been extremely fulfilling, supportive, and an overall fantastic experience. I am not simply working at Novartis, but impacting patients positively every day." 

Olivia Yu

 

 

 



 

    ![Portrait of Wenyi Yang](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/cosmos_banner_half_image_large/public/2025-02/portrait-yang-wenyi.jpg.webp?itok=ozbgD-41 "Portrait of Wenyi Yang") 

 

 

 

##  "Joining Novartis right after graduation was the best decision I ever made. At Novartis, young talent is not just supported, but celebrated. Novartis isn't just a workplace—it's where your potential becomes progress." 

Wenyi Yang

 

 

 



 

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##  "At Novartis, I'm not just building a career- I'm constantly learning, growing, and making an impact that truly matters." 

Adedolapo Gboyega Adejuwo

 

 

 



 

 

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##  Join our talent community 

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 [Join the early career talent community](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Internal_Careers_for_Acquired_Entities/job/Basel-City/Join-our-Early-Career-Talent-Community-_REQ-10067765 "Join the early career talent community") 



 

 



 





  
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##  Early Career Expo 

Our Early Career Expo on our Basel campus in Switzerland offers a valuable opportunity for students to explore our Early Career programs, meet our current Early Career talents, hear their inspiring journeys, and gain meaningful insights into potential career paths with us. Join us for an engaging experience featuring interactive workshops, dynamic panel discussions, speed interviews, and more. This is your chance to explore exciting career opportunities at Novartis while gaining practical tips and strategies to kick-start your professional journey.



 

 



 





Our US Early Career Expo is a virtual, interactive, and immersive experience featuring One Young World talent and early career professionals who began their journeys as Novartis interns. Through a thoughtfully curated mix of program showcases that reflect our values and foster meaningful connections, along with interactive panel sessions focused on key early-career topics, students gain actionable advice on building in-demand skills, insight into navigating early career pathways, and practical guidance on making an impact from day one.

[Join our talent community](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Internal_Careers_for_Acquired_Entities/job/Basel-City/Join-our-Early-Career-Talent-Community-_REQ-10067765) to keep up to date on our Expos and other activities!



 



##  Latest stories 

Unique insights and perspectives from people across Novartis. 

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###  How I found my true purpose at Novartis 

I started my career as a research fellow in Singapore, doing basic research. It was interesting work, but I always felt there was something missing.

 

 

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###  Mentoring matters: how we grow together at Novartis 

You can be successful, as an individual or as a business, without having to do it all on your own.

 

 

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###  Belonging here: How Novartis helped me come out as a transgender woman 

When I was in my late forties, I came to the realization that I was transgender. I signed up with a transgender clinic in Basel and went through a period of counselling.

 

 

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