The markets for graduates of faculties of pharmacy and sciences are changing. In effect, there is an increasing demand from the life science industry for graduates with multidisciplinary skills in management and biomedical sciences.
Students that follow this program come with a scientific background and already have completed advanced degrees (PhD, PharmD and MSc in biological and chemical sciences). Thanks to this program students develop skills and professional networks in person within a dynamic learning environment.
Program objectives
Located in the heart of the French Silicon Valley, Grenoble Ecole de Management has built its reputation through the education of the world’s most creative, talented and ambitious individuals for the nano / biotechnology and high technology industries.
Grenoble Ecole de Management has been offering the Advanced Master in Biotechnology Management since 2002. Since its inception, the school has offered an industry-focused program that truly is interdisciplinary in nature.
The program was designed to respond to the growing need for professionals who are trained in life sciences management.
The curriculum includes essential skills for the successful manager and an introduction into the body of knowledge that is unique to the life sciences industry.
Students will develop not only the skills they need to effectively manage in technologically complex workplaces, but also the vision to becoming leaders in their fields. The Biotechnology Management program prepares future leaders by equipping them with skills in:
Real case innovative project
Students manage in teams a real case innovative project presented through the technology transfer office of the various universities with which the school has secured partnership agreements.
They undertake a feasibility study of this project for a period of 3 months. The objective of the simulation is to underscore the relationships among the business functions as well as develop an appreciation of the complexities and challenges of strategic management.
Graduates will be able to analyze and appreciate the relationships between technology and productivity as well as business opportunities along the value chain of the organization within a context of dynamic and uncertain environment. They should be prepared to challenge the conventional assumptions and paradigms while actively seeking new technologies and strategies to strengthen the value creating and competitive processes within their organizations.
Graduates of this program are qualified for a wide range of positions with scientific research firms and pharmaceutical companies.
They can advance an existing career or transition to new opportunities in the life science industry. Entrepreneurial and management-level positions are available to Advanced Master’s degree holders in the following:
To apply for this program, candidates must complete and send the downloadable application and include scanned copies of all original supporting documents (in English, or certified translation if in another language):
Admission is subject to the number of available places. The number of participants will be limited and students will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.
To ensure that this program is the right fit for you, candidates are required to participate in an interview. You will be notified for one of the scheduled interview sessions between January and June.
Fees for September 2012 13,500 Euros