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Project Management Within a Scientific/Research Environment

About This Course

Biotechnology companies, universities and research institutions are driven by a constant need to push the frontiers of our understanding of life processes and their translation into therapeutic products aiming to improve our quality of life. 

In the first part of this course, you'll learn how successful translational portfolio and programs involving a variety of organizations, constituting complementary discovery and development ecosystems, ultimately align to enable the development of therapeutic innovations. You'll also be introduced to the learning organization model and its importance in the buildup and maintenance of long-lived and successful organizations. In the second part of the course, the crucial role of leadership and emotional intelligence, as it pertains to the biotech/life science project manager’s set of skills, will be covered in detail. 

This course is taught by UC San Diego Extended Studies.

What You'll Learn

  • The importance of academia in translational programs and the differences between industrial and academic contexts
  • The application of a learning organization model
  • Knowledge Management as a key performance driver
  • The importance of leadership for project management and organizational performance in the biotech/pharma sector
  • Real-life examples of leadership best practices

Course Sessions

Other

November 2026
Dates Nov 9 - Dec 16
Location Online
Cost $1,075
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Location
Nov 14, 2026
Sat
9 – 10 a.m.
Online
Nov 21, 2026
Sat
9 – 10 a.m.
Online
Nov 28, 2026
Sat
9 – 10 a.m.
Online
Dec 5, 2026
Sat
9 – 10 a.m.
Online
Dec 12, 2026
Sat
9 – 10 a.m.
Online

All times are Pacific Time.

Course Note

This course is offered 100% online and runs from November 9, 2026, to December 16, 2026. Real-time sessions will be held on Saturdays from 9–10 a.m. (Pacific Time).

 

Instead of CEUs, you have the option of earning 2 credits for this course from UC San Diego Extended Studies. Your instructor will provide more information.

Noncredit Course

You'll earn 2.0 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.