Smart Learning Academy Training Course
Laboratory Management – Practical Fundamentals
Successful Labs Create Amazing Companies
Seminar: Laboratory Management – Practical Fundamentals
A successful lab is at the heart of any thriving pharmaceutical or biotech company. But running a successful lab in the 21st century requires a complex skill set. You have to have deep technical understanding and project management expertise. You also have to juggle the many personalities of researchers, regulators, and organizational hierarchy. You must develop a clear and focused vision, be ruthlessly efficient with your resources, and be disciplined in your execution.
Learn Essential Skills:
- Precise Communication: Learn how to communicate project objectives clearly and effectively to management, peers and employees.
- Technical Expertise: Master the methodologies and tools that are essential to Laboratory Management.
- Savvy Measurement: Learn the most important metrics to focus on and why measuring the wrong outputs can sabotage results.
- Ethical Pitfalls: Learn how to navigate the complex ethical issues that come up in 21st Century laboratory operation.
- Real Life Case Studies: Learn by delving into actual case studies from real industry situations.
Areas Covered in the Course
- Stress and how to deal with it.
- Ethical issues
- Communications: Up, Down and Sideways
- Budgeting and Headcount
- Relationships with Operations, QA, RA, HR, etc.
- Laboratory Organization
- Lean Laboratory
- Laboratory Certification
- Business Continuity
- Metrics
- Project Management
- Dealing with Personnel Issues
- Team Building
Who will benefit by attending:
This course is designed to provide valuable assistance to small and large companies in the Medical Device, Diagnostic, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotechnology Sectors associated with the development of their staff to operate and manage efficient / compliant analytical / QC laboratories.
Learn From Experts with Decades of Hands-on Experience.
- Nigel Smart Ph.D. – Managing Partner at Smart Consulting Group and Thought Leader in Lean Laboratory Strategy
- Tony Barcia – Senior Consultant and Leader in Laboratory Strategy at Smart Consulting Group. Former Corporate Director of Quality related to Laboratories at Johnson and Johnson and co-author of the ISPE Laboratory Guide.
- Masud Kadri, Ph.D. – Senior Consultant and Strategist in Management Practices, Compliance and Project Management at Smart Consulting Group. Adjunct Professor at the University of Phoenix in Project Management.
Perfect for Any Size Laboratory
We designed this course to fit the needs of both small and large companies in the Medical Device, Diagnostic, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotechnology Sectors. Our case studies and leadership training will benefit:
- Senior Management
- Laboratory Managers
- Laboratory Analysts
- Quality Assurance Personnel
- Regulatory Affairs Personnel
- Technology Interface Staff
Testimonials
Here’s what more people are saying about our course on Laboratory Management- Practical Fundamentals.
- "I’d recommend it for Pharmaceutical Management! There were lots of good examples, stories & case studies to highlight key points."
Manager QA, Pharmaceutical Company
- "Really useful material for young aspirant employees & mid to higher level managers."
Director, Analytical Chemistry, Global Pharmaceutical Company
- "I found the course invaluable as an insight into Laboratory Management Operations."
Pharmaceutical trainee
- "The case studies and examples added great value to the basic course material. A great experience!"
Senior Director Pharmaceutical development, Global Pharmaceutical Company
- "I really liked the module on Ethical Issues and I'd recommend this course to others."
Former Director of laboratories for Global Pharma Company.
- "The module dealing with Ethical Issues and Stress were very enjoyable. I'd definitely recommend this course to others."
Former manager of QC/QA for a pharmaceutical company
- "Really good sessions on Lean laboratory, Communications & Business Continuity. I thought the case studies were really good. Excellent course."
Laboratory manager at a Medical Device Company
- "I liked the Business Continuity and Communications modules best. I'd recommend this course to others!"
Architect and designer of analytical and clinical laboratories with clinical laboratory operating experience
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