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Mastering Projects in Pharma: Build Expertise That Accelerates Your Career in Pharmaceutical Project Management

Build the pharma knowledge, practical project skills and industry confidence to contribute faster, perform better in interviews and take the next step in your career as a pharmaceutical project manager.

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TRUSTED BY PROFESSIONALS

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"Excellent course that combines pharmaceutical industry expertise with practical project management skills. Michal Urban delivers complex topics in a clear, engaging, and highly relevant way, covering the entire journey from drug development and regulatory requirements to global project management, Agile methodologies, risk management, and product launch readiness. The course provided valuable real-life insights, practical examples, and a comprehensive understanding of how successful pharmaceutical projects are managed. I highly recommend it to professionals working in pharmaceutical development, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, business development, or project management. "

Katerina Medkova

Katerina Medkova

Business Development Manager, Prague Scientific (Zentiva Group)

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"Taking Michal Urban’s Project Management in Pharmacy course was a great experience – it helped me bring more structure and strategic thinking into my everyday work in pharma R&D. Michal’s expertise, energy, and practical examples made the course not only highly valuable but genuinely enjoyable."

Veronika Nemethova

Veronika Nemethova

Head of Therapeutics Division, Selecta Biotech SE

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"The Project Management in Pharma course led by Michal Urban was highly beneficial and practical. Michal is a professional and approachable trainer, and I really appreciated his open attitude and willingness to provide additional insights when needed. I’m taking away concrete learnings I can directly apply in my daily work.""

Martina Šeneklová

Martina Šeneklová

Operational Project Manager, Synthon & Founder TvořímSebe

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"The course was led brilliantly and professionally by Michal. It included plenty of practical exercises and feedback, which was great because it meant we weren’t just sitting in front of our screens listening to presentations. Michal also shared real life experiences to back the theory presented which was very useful and interesting to hear. The course was great not only because of the instructor’s professionalism, but also because of all of us who came together for the course, completed the assignments, and provided each other with feedback and advice and shared experiences from work. I highly recommend it. For me, it was one of the best online courses and money well spent. "

Veronika Suchánková

Veronika Suchánková

Clinical Research Associate (Site manager) at CYTE Global

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"This course was a great introduction to pharmaceutical development and project management. It was clearly presented and I appreciate group activities, and assignments that encouraged us to apply what we had learned. Michal created a welcoming atmosphere and was always open to questions. "

Alžběta Krausová

Alžběta Krausová

Project Manager in a Biotech startup

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"I highly recommend the Project Management in Pharmacy course, as it is packed with information and provides a comprehensive overview of the entire drug development process. For individuals with less experience in the pharmaceutical industry, it can be a bit demanding, but it is definitely doable. The lecturer, Michal Urban, PhD, has a great ability to explain a complex topic like the drug lifecycle in the context of project management. I also greatly appreciated the practical examples and case studies."

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Dominika Kašíková

Researcher/Geneticist

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"Laba’s Pharmaceutical Project Management course, led by Michal, provided a clear overview of all the key aspects of project management, enriched by practical workshops and real-life examples from his many years of experience. The course gave me a solid understanding of the field and inspired me to continue developing my knowledge and skills. "

Marketa Křivánková (Jiratova)

Marketa Křivánková (Jiratova)

Marketing and Product manager

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""Michal has an exceptional ability to turn complex pharmaceutical topics into real-world applications. I highly appreciated interactive sessions with practical insights and reccomendations on how to handle demanding situations. His teaching style is engaging, structured, and interactive, making the concepts easy to understand. I highly recommend the course led by Michal.""

Thao Tranova

Thao Tranova

Medical Advisor, Zentiva

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"Michal provides rare and practical insights in the Project Management in Pharma course, based on his many years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, insights that are still difficult to access, even in today’s digital age. The course helped me understand the fundamentals of project management in pharma and the broader context of drug development from molecule to market, including topics such as regulatory strategy, lifecycle management, generic launches, Agile in pharma, and Medical Launch Readiness. I especially appreciated the interactive workshops and the connection between theory and real examples from practice, and I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in better understanding project management in pharma. "

Matúš Miklovič

Matúš Miklovič

Postdoctoral Scientist, Cardiovascular Research.

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"I really appreciated working with Michal at Sanofi. He has a strong ability to navigate complexity while staying focused on outcomes. He brings a structured and agile approach, helping teams stay aligned, adapt quickly, and move forward with clarity and purpose."

Christophe Martinot

Christophe Martinot

Business Agility Expert

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"Having worked closely with Michal for many years, I saw firsthand how he combined deep pharmaceutical industry expertise with strong project management discipline — a rare and valuable combination in this field. A trained Project Management Professional with extensive hands-on experience, he translates that knowledge into practical, real-world guidance that helps project managers in pharma navigate regulatory and operational complexity with confidence. "

Özde Ates

Özde Ates

Vice-President R&D Project Management at Synthon

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"This course is a great introduction to project management in pharma, covering all key stages of the process and helping me to gain a better orientation in the field. I highly appreciated the lecturer's real-world insights and the practical workshops where I could apply newly acquired knowledge."

Michaela Pesova

Michaela Pesova

Postdoctoral researcher

Pharma Project Management Course At A Glance

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17
Video Lessons
With PDF slides
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3
Live Workshops
Small group
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4
Assignments
Reviewed by Instructor
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Certificate
Issued upon completion
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12
Months Access
Learn at your pace
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For Pharma Professionals
Worldwide
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Who Is This Pharmaceutical Project Management Course For

College Students and Recent Graduates

Start your pharma career with a working knowledge of drug development and project management, and the confidence to show it in interviews.

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KEY CHALLENGE

  • Limited or no practical experience in the pharmaceutical industry

  • Uncertainty about which pharma career path may be the right fit: Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Project Management, Commercial, Pharmacovigilance, Market Access, or other roles

  • Unclear expectations about the skills needed to enter the industry after graduation

  • Difficulty connecting scientific education with practical business, regulatory, and project management realities

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HOW THIS HELPS YOUR CAREER

  • Provides a clear and practical introduction to how the pharmaceutical industry works

  • Helps students understand the main career paths available in pharma and identify which roles may suit their background and interests

  • Explains the full drug lifecycle from discovery, development, registration, launch, and lifecycle management

  • Introduces core project management concepts that are highly valuable for early-career pharma professionals

  • Builds confidence when applying for internships, trainee programs, entry-level pharma roles, or industry graduate programs

Course Format & Modules - Pharma Project Management Curriculum

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17
Lessons
With PDF slides
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Live Workshops
Small group
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Certificate
Issued upon completion
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Homework Assignments
Reviewed by Instructor
01 MODULE 1 – PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY FOUNDATIONS
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  • Instructions
  • Survey
  • Lesson 1 – Overview of the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Lesson 2 – Generic Drugs and Biosimilars
  • Lesson 3 – Intellectual Property Protection in Pharma
02 MODULE 2 – REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS
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  • Lesson 4 – Regulatory Affairs in Pharma – EU
  • Lesson 5 – Regulatory Affairs in Pharma – US & Middle East
03 MODULE 3 – FROM MOLECULE TO MARKET
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  • Lesson 6 – Originator Drug Development: NCE/NBE (Part I)
  • Assignment 1
  • Lesson 7 – Originator Drug Development: NCE/NBE (Part II)
  • Lesson 8 – CMC Development (Small Molecules)
04 MODULE 4 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
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  • Lesson 9 – Project Management Fundementals
  • Live Workshop 1 – Project Management in Waterfall Mode
05 MODULE 5 – GLOBAL PROJECTS & LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
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  • Lesson 10 – Managing Global Development Projects
  • Lesson 11 – Project Lifecycle, Risk Management & LCM
  • Assignment 2
06 MODULE 6 – LAUNCH EXCELLENCE
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  • Lesson 12 – Generic Drug Launches: Emerging countries
  • Assignment 3
  • Lesson 13 – Generic Drug Launches: EU
07 MODULE 7 – AGILE & MODERN PROJECT APPROACHES
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  • Lesson 14 – Agile in the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Assignment 4
  • Live Workshop 2 – Agile Project Management (Scrum)
08 MODULE 8 – MEDICAL STRATEGY & EVIDENCE
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  • Lesson 15 – Global Medical Teams, Insights & Patient Journey
  • Lesson 16 – Medical Launch Readiness
  • Live Workshop 3 – Scientific Messaging
  • Lesson 17 – Evidence Generation & Real‑World Evidence (RWE)
09 RESOURCES
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  • Lesson 1 - Overview of the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Lesson 2 - Generic drugs and Biosimilars
  • Lesson 3 – Intellectual Property Protection in Pharma
  • Lesson 4 – Drug Regulatory Affairs in Pharma (Part I – EU)
  • Lesson 5 – Drug Regulatory Affairs in Pharma (Part II – US & Middle East)
  • Lesson 6 – Originator Drug Development NCENBE (Part I)
  • Lesson 7 – Originator Drug Development NCENBE (Part II)
  • Lesson 8 – CMC Development (Small Molecules)
  • Lesson 9 - Project Management Fundamentals
  • Lesson 10 – Managing Global Development Projects
  • Lesson 11 – Project Lifecycle, Risk Management & LCM
  • Lesson 12 – Generic Drug Launches Emerging countries
  • Lesson 13 – Generic Drug Launches EU
  • Lesson 14 – Agile in the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Lesson 15 – Global Medical Teams, Insights & Patient Journey
  • Lesson 16 – Medical Launch Readiness
  • Lesson 17 – Evidence Generation & Real‑World Evidence (RWE)

Pharmaceutical Project Management Course - Pricing

One course, two pricing options designed for professionals and early-career talent entering pharma.

Standard Enrollment

995

Full access to the complete course experience.

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  • check_circle 3 live interactive workshops
  • check_circle 4 assignments reviewed by instructor
  • check_circle Certificate of completion
  • check_circle 12 months access
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Student & Recent Graduate Enrollment

€995
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Special pricing for students and recent graduates starting their pharma career.

  • check_circle Full course access included
  • check_circle Same lessons, workshops, assignments and certificate
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    • Current student (under 30), or
    • Graduated within the last 2 years
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What You'll Be Ready To Do After This Pharma Project Management Course

Turn pharmaceutical knowledge into practical capabilities you can use in your current role, future role and job interviews

  • Explain the complete drug lifecycle—from discovery and preclinical development through clinical studies, registration, launch and lifecycle management

  • Describe how R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Commercial and Project Management work together

  • Build a structured project approach covering scope, milestones, stakeholders, risks, dependencies and governance

  • Apply Waterfall, PMI, Agile, Scrum and Kanban principles to different pharmaceutical project situations

  • Assess project risks, feasibility, probability of success and lifecycle-management opportunities

  • Use practical course assignments as examples of how you approach real pharmaceutical challenges

Course Features

The course combines:

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Structured theory from generic & innovative pharma industry
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Dr. Michal Urban, PharmD, PhD, PMP, PSM - instructor of the Pharmaceutical Project Management course

Dr. Michal Urban, PharmD, PhD, PMP, PSM - instructor of the Pharmaceutical Project Management course

Dr. Michal Urban, PharmD, PhD, PMP, PSM

I am a pharmaceutical project leader with more than 14 years of experience across Regulatory Affairs, Global Program Management in drug development, and Medical Affairs. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and hold a PhD in Biomedicine from Charles University in Prague, CZ. I am also a certified Project Management Professional and Professional Scrum Master.

Throughout my career, I have led complex global programs across innovative and generic medicines, working with teams from R&D, Medical, PhV, Regulatory, Commercial, CMC and Manufacturing. One of my largest programs involved a budget of more than €300 million and a global cross-functional team of over 50 people, covering preclinical development, Phase I and Phase III studies, and major manufacturing investments.

What I enjoy most is turning complex pharmaceutical projects into clear plans, bringing people together and helping teams move from strategy to execution. Alongside my industry role, I also teach Project Management in Pharma and share the practical lessons I have gained from leading real global programs.

Why Pharmaceutical Project Management Matters Today

The industry is evolving at unprecedented speed. Stay ahead with specialized knowledge.

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Growing Demand

Demand for drug development project management expertise is growing, driven by biotech, advanced therapies, and complex global development programs.

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Industry Transformation

Pharma is undergoing digital and organizational transformation

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Bridging the
Knowledge Gap

Many professionals enter pharma from other industries but lack pharma‑specific context

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Project Management as a Core Skill

Project management is now a core competence, even outside formal PM roles

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Cross-Functional Collaboration

Drug development increasingly requires cross‑functional coordination, where PMs play a central role

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Ready to Accelerate Your Pharma Career?

Join a cohort of elite professionals and master the science of pharmaceutical project management.

For institutions and companies enrolling more than 5 people,
special discounts may apply - contact us to discuss details.