Mini-MBA in Drug Commercialization & Product Strategy

Mini-MBA in Drug Commercialization & Product Strategy

Mini-MBA in Drug Commercialization & Product Strategy

Online Certificate

With ever-changing market forces, political climates and regulatory changes, pharmaceutical business leaders are expected to do more with less, work easily across functions and always be ready for change.

From drug discovery through end-of-patent life, the Mini-MBA in Drug Commercialization & Product Strategy program exposes students to critical business, scientific and regulatory challenges leaders face at all stages of a product’s commercialization.

Duration:

12 weeks

Price:

$6,995

CEUs:

24

Partner:
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Your Playbook to the Drug Commercialization Process

With a focus on disease prevention, customized treatments, digital therapeutics and the ripple effects of COVID-19 on healthcare, the pharma industry is changing at lightning speed. Pharma professionals need to navigate both the regulatory and business realities of the drug commercialization process and bridge the gap between scientific innovation and business goals in order to lead successful go-to-market strategies.

OpusVi™ and the University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Education have created the Mini-MBA in Drug Commercialization & Product Strategy to help you develop an understanding of pharmaceutical product development, commercialization and regulations as well as the business and management skills that you need to master the drug commercialization process from bench to bedside.

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Three

leading pharma experts inform the program from start to finish to ensure relevancy and applicability.
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Twelve

weeks of learning content teach key concepts from commercialization, positioning and forecasting, manufacturing and distribution, to timing strategies.

 

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Two

Olympic gold medalists give insights into performing and persevering, even under pressure.
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24 CEUs/CMEs

are awarded upon graduation, allowing nurses to meet their CE requirements
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Get Insights on Overcoming Adversity in Pharmaceuticals

Not only is the pharma industry highly competitive, it is also highly regulated. As a result, many drugs and treatments never make it to the bedside. How can pharma leaders optimize their chances and lead a successful drug commercialization process — or keep their courage if a product has failed to make it to the bedside?

Learn more about overcoming setbacks from our Olympic success coaches: Dan O’Brien and Gail Devers. Both Dan and Gail had to overcome obstacles to win Olympic gold medals — now, they are sharing their insights on facing adversity in our Mini-MBA in Drug Commercialization & Product Strategy.

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the drug development and commercialization process from drug discovery through the end-of-patent life
  • Recognize the multifunctional needs and interdependency of the critical skills and disciplines required for successful pharmaceutical commercialization
  • Synthesize key insights and obtain an understanding of managed care/market access needs at all stages of the pharmaceutical commercialization process
  • Develop self-awareness and leadership skills to influence others and to achieve greatness
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Organization Outcomes

  • Elevate team effectiveness and achieve optimal organizational performance
  • Empower organization leaders with strategic insights into the broad range of functional area engagement with pharmaceutical commercialization and brand management, including:
    • General business strategy
    • Market access
    • Pharmaceutical science
    • Legal environment/regulatory needs 
    • Marketing
    • Market research
    • Finance
    • Operations management

Learner FAQs

Shared Common Competencies
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Quality and Patient Experience
  • Mental Health, Substance Abuse
  • Resilience
  • Cultural Engagement
Specialty Areas Supported

Unit-Specific Pathways

  • MedSurg-Tele
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Emergency Room (ER)
  • Labor & Delivery (L&D)
  • Mother Baby Care (MBC)
  • Operating Room (OR)
  • Cath Lab
  • Hospice
  • Behavioral Health
  • Critical Access Hospitals
Specific MedSurg Competencies
  • Surgical Care
  • Integumentary
  • Respiratory
  • Hematology
  • Cardiovascular
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Renal
  • Endocrine
  • Neurological 

FAQs

We are your partners from start to finish. View this FAQ for more information on who brings what to the table.

 

Curriculum

Learner Outcomes

Who Should Study This Program?

Learner Experience

John Godina, Mini-MBA in Senior Living

Three-time World Championship winner and two-time Olympic medal winner in the shot put

I opened and owned multiple fitness and sports training businesses since my retirement as an athlete. What is critical is knowing the processes of moving from one industry to another. By bringing the sports perspective into this Mini-MBA, we want to help people understand the nuances of the mental approach, the processes of goal setting, and the experiences around recovery. It provides a knowledge base that helps a medical provider transition into the business aspects of healthcare.

Ato Bolden

Four-Time Olympic Medal Winner in Track and Field

Quite frankly, if it’s been done before, I’m not that interested. When I heard the concept and I saw how unique an approach this was to a Mini-MBA in Healthcare, to infuse knowledge from sports, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. I’m here because I feel like this is something that's not been done before.

Max Starks IV

Two-Time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers

I wanted to be involved with this program because I knew how important gaining these skills was for myself as an athlete transitioning to a new profession. You need to find resources and tools that will help you take your career from one transition to the next. This Mini-MBA is an opportunity to help people attain more and build the character, skills, and resiliency to make that change.

John Godina, Mini-MBA in Senior Living

Three-time World Championship winner and two-time Olympic medal winner in the shot put

I opened and owned multiple fitness and sports training businesses since my retirement as an athlete. What is critical is knowing the processes of moving from one industry to another. By bringing the sports perspective into this Mini-MBA, we want to help people understand the nuances of the mental approach, the processes of goal setting, and the experiences around recovery. It provides a knowledge base that helps a medical provider transition into the business aspects of healthcare.

Ato Bolden

Four-Time Olympic Medal Winner in Track and Field

Quite frankly, if it’s been done before, I’m not that interested. When I heard the concept and I saw how unique an approach this was to a Mini-MBA in Healthcare, to infuse knowledge from sports, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. I’m here because I feel like this is something that's not been done before.

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Arrive for Impact — Meet Your Olympic and Super Bowl-Winning Coaches

In an innovative approach, our curriculum features two-time Super Bowl champion Max Starks, four-time track and field Olympic medal winner Ato Boldon and two-time shot put Olympic medal winner John Godina. These professional athletes bring their unique perspectives to achieving greatness on the job, overcoming failure while pursuing perfection, and performing under pressure.

Their insights are integrated into condensed, research-based learning content of an MBA-level to teach you the transferable skills of a game-changer in a short time without sacrificing depth.

Learner FAQs

How does this certificate compare to an MBA?

I work at a pharmacy, will this help me with my job profile?

If I eventually want to earn my MBA, how will this certificate help me?

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The average manager spends 15 days chasing paperwork each year.

The traditional method for tracking & managing competencies doesn’t just lead to the big paper chase, it can result in unnecessary errors. Errors that will be caught on survey day. Errors that may be the difference between life and death.

It’s time to get One Step Ahead with our digital competency management program.

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An organization of 50 employees can save 1,500 sq ft of storage space.*

*According to US Averages

Just imagine what your space can become if it’s not taken up by an endless sea of binders.

Provide more shelving for prescriptions.

More space to help patients.

Have a playroom for recovering children.

Provide more shelving for prescriptions.

More space to help patients.

Have a playroom for recovering children.

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About Eller Executive Education

Eller Executive Education is passionate about disrupting traditional executive education. By exploring the latest science in leadership development, modern business management theory, and contemporary learning design, they help organizations in over 93 global locations discover new ways to lead, manage, and innovate. Eller Executive Education is the fastest progressing executive education provider and holds a No. 5 ranking in the U.S. and No. 15 ranking globally for Customized Executive Education in the Financial Times Executive Education Ranking 2019.

 

Let’s discuss how our Mini-MBA in Drug Commercialization & Product Strategy can enhance your organization's leadership capabilities.