Introduction to Industry/Pharma Elective

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to understand the fundamental concepts and careers in a pharmaceutical company. Students will learn about various traditional roles (Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Health Outcomes, Managed Markets, Clinical Trials, etc) and non-traditional roles (sales, marketing, field reimbursement, etc). Material will also include fundamentals of clinical trials, regulatory process, as well as health outcomes evaluation methods (ICER, QALYs, etc). The course will also discuss pathways to a job in industry, fellowship options, advancement opportunities, salary and benefits, and networking skills.