Course Description
There is a big gap between science and industry. This course tries to help students get across this gap by introducing necessary knowledge and skills in the industry. The course covers a wide range of information including: overview of business of Chinese medical science, a glance of big Pharms, the organization of global company, product development strategies, project management, business communication skills, leadership and team work, knowledge transfer issues, introduction of generic drugs and the GXP in drug development. The course will be useful for those who want to move to industry after graduation and for those who want to develop health related products in academia.
Pre-requisite: None
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Students will be able to tell the difference between academia and industry research.
CILO-2: Students will be able to acquire basic skills for industry career such as project management and communication skills.
CILO-3: Students will be able to apply the basic principles in intellectual property protection and commercialization.
CILO-4: Students will be able to demonstrate the drug research and development process in industry.
CILO-5: Students will be able to obtain a global view on pharmaceutical companies and their structures.
CILO-6: Students will get a direct exposure to the modern pharmaceutical companies.