Clinical Project Management

Catalog description

This course introduces concepts of clinical project management that should be applied while managing projects in the clinical research industry. The full life cycle of a project will be studied including project initiation, planning, execution, control and closeout. Students will be exposed to the principles of project management as it applies specifically to clinical research. Managing an individual clinical trial will be covered; the broader perspective of managing new drug development projects in the pharmaceutical industry will be a major focus. The project manager integrates basic research, pharmacology, toxicology, chemical development, analytical development, pharmacokinetics, metabolism, clinical research, and marketing aspects for delivering a new product to the marketplace. For students pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree only: Offered all terms. When Offered: Fall. Lecture/Lab Lecture