The Business of Biotechnology

Want to learn more about the "Business of Biotechnology"? Consider this course that is offered at the UC Berkeley Extension: The Business of Biotechnology Gain an understanding of the biotechnology industry—what makes it so compelling and what makes it one of the riskiest sectors for investors. Study the career paths of some of the innovative entrepreneurs who created the industry back in the late 1970s. Learn about the risks they took and how the value they generated surpassed even that of dot-com successes. You also get a guided tour of the mysteries of the drug development process and the convoluted funding trail, from venture capital through the all-important initial public offering (IPO).

 This course is a requirement in the Professional Program in Biopharmaceutical Business program from the UC Berkeley Extension. Learn more here.

Courses to advance your career in Biotech and Biopharma

Advance Your Career in Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals

Are you interesting in taking some courses so that you can advance your career in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry? There are a number of courses you can take if you live in California. The UC Berkeley Extension School offers a variety of programs for people who wish to learn more about:

• Biopharmaceutical Product and Process Development
• Bioscience Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• Biopharmaceutical Business
• Regulatory Affairs

Learn the logistics of procurement, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), operations, outsourcing, supply chain, plant design, inspections, CMC regulatory compliance, and more. Learn more here.

Bioscience Essentials for Industry Professionals

Here's another course offered by the UC Berkeley Extension titled, "Bioscience Essentials for Industry Professionals."

This intensive course provides a focused introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of biology, presented in the context of their relevance and application to the bioscience industry. Students develop the basic conceptual framework and vocabulary necessary to communicate effectively with technical specialists within their companies and to comprehend the basic scientific concepts in proposals, prospectuses, and market and technical assessment reports. Additionally, you explore current techniques and technologies while developing an appreciation of the process and the challenge of turning scientific discoveries into successful products.

Mary Alice Yund, Ph.D., named Honored Instructor in 2006, has more than 15 years of academic research experience in developmental genetics at UC Berkeley. She has taught genetics at UC Berkeley and California State University East Bay and genetics, developmental biology, functional genomics, and an introduction to biotechnology at UC Berkeley Extension.

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Professional Program in Biopharmaceutical Business

UC Berkeley Extension offers a program called the Professional Program in Biopharmaceutical Business. If you live near San Francisco, you may want to consider this program. Here's some information:

The Professional Program in Biopharmaceutical Business features a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses the specific business needs of the biopharmaceutical industries. Focusing on the aspects of business and development unique to biotechnology, medical devices, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals, the program provides the knowledge you need to start, develop, expand, and operate a successful business in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry. Electives draw from other areas within this industry to ensure that professionals from all backgrounds can communicate easily and understand the roles of various functions within disparate business units.

Whether you are a businessperson or a science professional looking to enter the field of biotechnology, this program enables you to build on your current skills to succeed in biopharmaceutical business. The program is also ideal if you are a biotechnology professional wanting to become familiar with the functional areas in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and contract research and manufacturing organizations.

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