The first week of the Hemofarm Foundation Internship Program in Vršac was all about knowledge-sharing, hands-on experiences, and open conversations with our newest generation of scholarship holders. Our colleagues, experts from a wide range of fields, introduced them to the complex world of the pharmaceutical industry and Hemofarm’s business operations.

Over 20 lectures covered essential topics, from workplace health and safety, business development and licensing, and regulatory standards and validation as pillars of pharmaceutical quality assurance, to pharmaceutical development and business compliance as key elements of protecting corporate values and reputation.



In addition, students had the opportunity to visit solid dosage and sterile production plants, laboratories, the packaging center, and the High-Rack warehouse. Throughout these visits, our experts generously shared their knowledge, practical insights, and personal stories, encouraging young professionals to envision their future right here, in Hemofarm and in Serbia.



For 32 years, Hemofarm Foundation has been running the 'You Can Do It Too' Education Program, which has empowered over 3,850 young people. Many of them now work in Hemofarm, holding key positions. These same individuals welcomed the new generation of interns, not just into the pharmaceutical industry, but into a culture that values learning, development, and humanity.

During the first week, students openly shared their concerns and hopes about their career paths. Aleksandar Milenković, a final-year medical student from Belgrade, said: “The future worries me. I’m not sure I’ll find my place. But at Hemofarm, I discovered new opportunities that really interest me. I didn’t know a doctor could work in marketing, for instance.”

Petar Đorić, a pharmacy student from Niš, expressed concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence and whether his future profession might become obsolete. Still, he was encouraged by the diversity of roles in the pharmaceutical industry, from marketing and development to logistics and warehouse operations.

Tamara Magurjan, Site Head of the Packaging Center, emphasized the importance of exposing students to pharmaceutical processes while they’re still in school: “Senior colleagues pass down the value of Hemofarm’s long-standing traditions, but we are equally open to hearing young voices and embracing flexibility.”

“We shouldn’t limit ourselves,” said Nikolina Toskić, a student of medical biochemistry, “maybe someone won’t thrive in development, but they might find their fit in a lab.”

It was our colleagues, passionate, committed, and open, that broadened young minds and introduced them to real career possibilities in Hemofarm. This willingness to share knowledge is what makes Hemofarm a truly special and supportive community.



To round off the week, scholars explored the cultural side of Vršac. They attended a performance of 'Koštana' at the Sterija National Theatre and visited the historic Pharmacy on the Stairs, the Bishop’s Palace, the Catholic Church, and the City Museum, home to the works of painter Paja Jovanović, born in Vršac. For many, this was their first time experiencing the unique advantages of living in a smaller town, peace, accessibility, and a close-knit community.