Novartis India introduced NEST (Nurturing Excellence, Strengthening Talent), a program that provided an opportunity for innovation and learning for students, startups and incubators to shape the future of medicine. This program is perceived to be in line with Novartis' strategy of using data science and technology to bring about change in this field.

A Platform for Innovation

NEST also helps people to work actively on real-life problems related to life sciences and clinical research. The initiative promotes the use of technology and data science to foster innovative solutions that help improve clinical development to bring forward a life-saving drug. The establishment and development of the program aims to bring synergy between the classroom and industry in order to support prospective talented innovators.

Opportunities for Participants

Importantly, participants of NEST can solve significant healthcare issues under the supervision of professionals working in the industry. The idea gives the winners an opportunity to receive cash rewards, interviews with employers before graduation, and an opportunity to introduce their solutions to the public. This not only brings exposure but also acts as a stepping stone in creating job opportunities in the field of healthcare.

Commitment to Empowering Talent

Sadhna Joglekar, Head of Novartis Development Hub in India, reiterates that NEST supports the principle of the company as they believe that new thinking and technology can be the key to success. In the feedback, talent development and collaboration are the key methods by which Novartis pursues value creation toward effective development of new programs that will enhance care of individuals and transform the concept of medicine.

With NEST, Novartis is not only investing in new technologies, but the future of health care for many years to come, for today’s students to become leaders of tomorrow.