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PMI-DVC Chapter Meeting April 15, 2021
Products to Patients: The Essential Role of PM in the Life Sciences
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
Products to Patients: The Essential Role of PM in the Life Sciences - April 15, 2021
When: Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Via Zoom
Credit: 2 Strategic PDUs
Registration fee: Complimentary
Rose Cook, CEO of The FlexPro Group, will present an overview of PM in the Life Sciences, including a step-by-step review of the Drug Development Process and insights on the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. She will then be joined by Sr. PMs from her team in a panel discussion about relevant industry topics, including the challenges of developing COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics, and delivering them to patients. The FlexPro team will also share thoughts on how to prepare yourself for a PM career in Life Sciences. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and network with the team.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, attendee will be able to:
- Understand why the drug development process is so complex.
- List some steps needed to get a drug approved by the FDA.
- Define the typical stages in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
- Understand the essential role of PM in the Life Sciences.
- Access resources to learn more about a PM career in Life Sciences.
Speakers from FlexPro:
Speaker and Panel Moderator: Rose Cook, PMP, CEO
Panelist: Jose Aguayo, PMP, Sr. PM
Panelist: Linda Brajdic, Sr. PM
Panelist: Arjun Ganjoo, Sr. PM
Agenda:
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Networking
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm Speaker Presentation, Panel Discussion, Q&A
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Breakout Boxes
Speaker Bio:
Rose is a graduate of Rutgers University’s College of Engineering, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Prior to FlexPro, she held various technical and managerial positions in large corporations including Johnson & Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive, and Nabisco.