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Physician and Scientist Induction Programme

This in-company induction programme has been developed for organisations in the pharmaceutical industry to support their new hires as they transition from clinical practice and research backgrounds to roles within the company.

The programme aims to aid that transition by providing an overview of the drug development lifecycle from discovery to approval with an international perspective.

Theoretical knowledge and insights are combined with real-life examples, group work, case studies, and exercises throughout to encourage interaction.

Our in-house trainers can deliver the programme online or at your companies premises.

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Who is the programme aimed at?

This programme has been developed to help pharmaceutical organisations induct new starters. It provides delegates with a comprehensive understanding of drug development, across all functions, and a wide-ranging foundational knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry. It is therefore particularly relevant for organisations that have new physicians, pharmacists and scientists who have recently joined industry.

Add FPM’s Physician and Scientist Induction Programme to your employee training package

Email us at training@fpm.org.uk to discuss the options available to your business.

Examples of the topics covered

The programme can be customised depending on company needs, which can be discussed with our experts in meetings prior to delivery. However, examples of topics included in the programme are outlined below:

Clinical research and discovery

Pharmacology

Clinical development

Medical affairs

Regulatory affairs

Healthcare marketplace

Why choose us?

  • Competitively priced options, ensuring excellent value for your investment
  • Train multiple employees simultaneously in a familiar and comfortable setting
  • Skilled and respected trainers with years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, who can tailor delivery to meet the specific goals of your team members
  • Save both time and money by eliminating the need for travel and accommodation

Testimonials from past client Biogen

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Biogen testimonial

“From clinical development to marketing, the second half of the course dealt with aspects of drug development that I had not experienced. It was an eye opening whirlwind tour through the post R2D landscape, which I relished. In particular, the marketing authorization and marketing strategy are things I have not even thought about in my drug development journey. I especially enjoyed the post approval exercises. Using Biogen case studies is a brilliant touch, one in which garnered extra sense of relevance. Furthermore, by following a single case from clinical trials to post marketing authorization and life cycle management really instilled a sense of ownership in the project and a sense of comradery among the same teammates who follow the project through various stages of clinical development and life cycle management. All in all, it was a great course. I learned a lot and had the wonderful opportunity to make friends with whom I normally may never talk. I look forward to applying the skills I learned in my RDPL role. Thank you.”

Biogen testimonial

“I enjoyed the training very much. It is a comprehensive training on novel therapy development across the world from early identification of new entity to post-marketing activities. All R&D staff, no matter if you're pre-clinical or clinical, new to the industry or experienced in focused areas, can find the content useful and closely related to your work and responsibilities. I wish I had had this training earlier in my career path.”

Biogen testimonial

“The POD course is an uniquely informative series which have been an essential introduction for physicians in the pharma industry. The course is very well run and workshop highly relevant. I would recommend this to all who wants an solid topical introduction to clinical development.”

Delivery options and pricing

The programme is proposed as an intensive five-day format if delivered in-person, with contact time of around six hours per day. However, the programme may be paced over a longer period, scheduled to suit the needs of the business and availability of the experts if an online or hybrid model is preferred.

The content outlined can also be customised depending on company needs, which can be discussed with our experts in meetings prior to delivery.

Next steps

To find out more about the programme and discuss suitability for your organisation, contact the training team at FPM training@fpm.org.uk.

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