Executive Program for Senior Life Sciences Leaders

Program Overview

In the rapidly evolving landscape of life sciences, significant transformations are underway, propelled by digitalization, evolving advancements in artificial intelligence, demographic shifts, escalating cost pressures, critical scientific breakthroughs, and the emergence of formidable competitors.

The Executive Program for Senior Life Sciences Leaders will equip you with the tools to lead effectively and address the gap between traditional leadership roles and the modern demands of the life sciences industry. The eight-month curriculum acknowledges the dynamic landscape of the industry, with a keen focus on enhancing the essential skills and insights required by senior life sciences leaders to drive innovation and strategic growth. With insights from industry experts, it seamlessly blends leadership development with a profound understanding of the strategic and operational challenges you currently face. The program is designed to provide you with effective leadership strategies, equipping you to make a meaningful impact in today's biopharma landscape.

Curriculum

The program curriculum is organized into six parts over 27 modules, focusing on leadership in the context of clinical development today. It covers key topics, including global changes in novel therapeutic modalities, the rare disease landscape and patient advocacy, the adoption of digital technology and the importance of improving access and equity in clinical trials. These modules will equip you with insights and skills to lead clinical development and life sciences projects effectively, optimize strategies, and make a significant impact as an innovative leader in this field.

Part 1: Leadership Perspectives on the Innovation and Challenges Facing the Life Sciences Industry

Module 1: Changes in the Pharmaceutical Landscape
Module 2: Digital Trends Impacting Biopharma and Patients' Lives
Module 3: Access and Equity for the Life Sciences Industry
Module 4: Patients as Partners in the Life Sciences Industry
Module 5: Clinical Development and Market Access: Insights from Site Investigators
Module 6: Strategic Decision-Making for New Digital Offerings

Part 2: Strategies for Clinical Development Leaders

Module 7: Digital Tools and Therapeutics
Module 8: Best Practices for Using Real-World Evidence (RWE)
Module 9: Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences Industry
Module 10: Emerging Concepts of Value for Novel Therapies
Module 11: Product Development Framework
Module 12: Strategic Connections between Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Commercial

Part 3: Understanding and Managing Yourself

Module 13: Managing Yourself and Leading Others
Module 14: Leading at the Executive Level
Module 15: Leading With Emotional Intelligence
Module 16: From Self-Understanding to Self-Management
Module 17: The Power of Empathy and Perspective-Taking

Part 4: Leading and Developing Others

Module 18: Building High-Performing Teams
Module 19: Understanding and Influencing Others
Module 20: Fundamentals of Negotiation and Conflict Management
Module 21: Skill and Agility in Decision Making

Part 5: Understanding & Managing Organizational Context

Module 22: Understanding Organizational Culture
Module 23: Leading for Innovation and Learning
Module 24: The Leader’s Guide to Managing Change

Part 6: Leading the Future

Module 25: A Primer on Strategy
Module 26: Evaluating Risk and Reward in Growth Opportunities
Module 27: Implementing Strategy in Uncertain Situations

Leadership Lens: At the end of select modules, you will get an opportunity to complete a self-study leadership lens activity. Apply what you have learned throughout the program to your organization and personal experiences, creating a valuable reference point for future leadership roles.

Capstone Project: The capstone project serves as a crucial component of your learning journey. It encompasses six strategic checkpoints throughout the program that cover various leadership facets, spanning personal mindset, skill enhancement and strategic implementation. The project aims to systematically enhance and solidify your leadership abilities in the realm of clinical research and development.