PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

BIOMDSCI 722

Leaders in the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs departments influence and facilitate bringing products to market within the biotechnology industry. Focus on building communication among cross functional teams; exercising writing to specific audiences; and meeting internal and external customer needs and expectations. Explore and apply how quality and regulatory affairs skills are managed within diverse product and project teams.

CRB 843

With a focus on the biotechnology and medical device industries, provides an opportunity to share experiences and information and to practice leadership and project management knowledge and skills. Focuses upon understanding and developing a Project Management Plan. Addresses the issues and various situations faced by Project Managers and their effective response.

ABT 725

Focuses on strategies and tools that managers use to maximize employee contribution and create organizational excellence. Basic business and leadership principles. Best practices to overcome biases that inhibit organizations and teams from communicating effectively. Examples will come from diverse biotechnology fields, including pharmaceutics, agriculture, and biotechnology services.

PHMSCI 753

Key concepts and body of knowledge of Project Management (PM) applied to the specifics of the drug development process. PM theory and language. The life cycle of a project: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Control, and Closing. Predictive, adaptive and hybrid PM frameworks and tools. Project Charter, statement-of-work, scope of work, work-breakdown structure, project network and timelines. Critical path method and earned value analysis to adjust schedules, allocate resources, and implement corrective actions. Risk management in pharmaceutical projects. An overview of documents management and decision-making strategies.

BIOMDSCI 830

Focus on effective management and career development techniques that lead to career success. Practice and apply skills needed to effectively lead synergistic team success within a biotechnology company. Explore different communication styles used to engage and assess employees. Expand career pathways through networking and by generating professional resumes and interviewing skills.