THE PHARMA MINI MBA
~ MANAGEMENT
FORUM'S SPRING
SCHOOL

Conference Date: 26-28 May 2010
Conference Ref: A5-4210
Fee: £1875 + VAT
Venue: The Rembrandt Hotel, London

WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT?

This intensive three day course covers the key areas of an MBA and applies these MBA tools and concepts to the Bio/ Pharmaceutical industry, providing you with a firm foundation of the essential MBA thinking and terminology. Three modules will be covered in just threedays of workshops minimising disruption to your normal work. To enhance the value of the course and minimise your time away from the office there is also optional pre and post-work set by the tutors (at no extra cost).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

A “must attend” for Professionals within the Bio/Pharmaceutical Industry wishing to develop their business management skills for more senior levels – beyond more technical skills. It will also help anyone thinking of studying for an MBA who would like an idea of what is involved. In addition, HR professionals working in the bio/pharma industry will find it helpful to experience the course if they are thinking about running the course in house or sending people on the public course. It is particularly beneficial to attend with a colleague to maximise the practical learning.

BENEFITS IN ATTENDING:

• Understand what strategic thinking is and how to use strategy tools within Bio/Pharma.
• Learn how to solve problems, prioritise solutions, deal with uncertainty and influence stakeholders more effectively
• Develop your leadership skills
• Become more effective in coping with change in the Bio/Pharma Industry
• Understand the essentials of managing projects in the Bio/Pharma industry
• Become more effective in your cross-cultural communication
• Explore the benefits and costs of doing an MBA

COURSE TUTORS:

Dr Tony Grundy MA MBA MSc MPhil FCA PhD
Visiting Lecturer in Strategic Management, Cranfield School of Management and International Strategy Consultant
Dr Laura Brown MBA, BSC (Biochemistry), BSC (Psychology),PhD, Diploma in Clinical Science, FICR
Pharmaceutical Management and Training Consultant, and Course Director for the MSc in Clinical Research at the University of Cardiff

Some highlights from previous delegates

“What a journey in just three days!”
“Useful information to take forward into everyday work”
“Very interesting use of strategic tools”

This course is also available in-house and can be tailored to your specific needs

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