Scholarships for talented students as an exceptional opportunity to work in a top international business environment

The purpose of the cooperation for the staff development scholarship between the partners involved is to retain key chemical and engineering talent in the local area and to show that there are long-term opportunities to be found in North East Slovenia as well. This approach aims to give future graduates the opportunity to integrate into an international environment and learn about working processes in a top international pharmaceutical business environment while they are still studying.

"We believe that by actively engaging students while they are still studying, we can prepare them for one of the next crucial steps in their lives – their first job. The Lendava plant has experienced a remarkable breakthrough in the last decade. We have become a key worldwide supplier for innovative and generic medicines in solid dosage forms for Novartis. Last year, we served patients on every continent with more than 4,000 different end products in more than 150 markets.

 We already employ more than 550 associates.

“We are working towards further breakthroughs and higher value-added production, making us even more attractive to young talent who would otherwise look abroad for education and work. With our excellent work and innovative scholarship scheme, we want to attract young people from our region and beyond to join our young team. We are offering an excellent career path at the "beak" of Slovenia, in Prekmurje, where the world-class international pharmaceutical environment with Industry 4.0 is in close proximity," said Dr. Simon Rečnik, Solids Lendava Site Head, at the signing of the agreement.

Both scholarship holders view the signing of the scholarship agreement as a great opportunity to learn new skills and start a successful career.

"The scholarship will facilitate my studies, help me integrate into the workplace more quickly and ensure financial security during my studies. At a time when young people are finding it more difficult to find employment, I will have the security of a job in an internationally recognized company after completing my studies. During my studies, I will gain additional practical skills, network and gain knowledge from professionals and consolidate the theoretical knowledge acquired at university. The scholarship is an acknowledgement of my work so far and gives me the motivation to continue. I realize that the scholarship is an opportunity that not everyone gets and a great stepping stone to start my career with a company that values knowledge, development and young people. I know that I will achieve the goals I have set for myself, and I am grateful for the trust and the opportunity," said scholarship holder Neja Preložnik on signing the scholarship.

Blaž Vidovič added, "I would like to thank the Novartis Solids Lendava unit for the trust they have placed in me. For me, this scholarship represents a great new motivation to continue my studies, but at the same time, it is a fantastic opportunity to experience work in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry from the very beginning. This will give me many additional skills during my studies that will help me in my future career. It is a great honor to work with Novartis and I am very optimistic about my future work and studies."