Course overview
Interpersonal skills are not just ‘nice-to-have’ but are ‘must-haves’ for any successful pharmaceutical project manager. These skills complement the technical aspects of project management, making you not just a manager, but a leader. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises tailored to real-world pharmaceutical project management.
Topics include communication strategies, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, cross-functional team management, and effective collaboration. Investing in these skills will not only make you more effective in your role but also contribute to a more successful and harmonious work environment.
CPD Hours: 12
Course Content
- Day 1
- Understanding the role of interpersonal skills in pharmaceutical project management
- Effective communication with cross-functional teams
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Emotional intelligence and self-management
- Building a leadership presence
- Day 2
- Project team development
- Cross-functional team dynamics and collaboration
- Motivating the team
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving in pharmaceutical projects
- Project timeline management
- Creating personalised action plans
Speakers
Laura Brown
Dr Laura Brown is an independent pharmaceutical project management and training consultant and Senior Lecturer for the MSc in Clinical Research at the School of Pharmacy, University of Cardiff. Laura has more than 20 years’ experience of managing projects in the pharmaceutical industry and has worked for several companies including GSK, Hoechst Marion Roussel, Good Clinical Research Practices and Phoenix International. Laura has completed an MBA, with specialisation in project management. She is also the external project management expert for a pharmaceutical e-learning MSc module in project management and the author of two books on the subject including the leading title, Project Management for the Pharmaceutical Industry.
