A 100% online university degree that will allow you to update your knowledge of Medical Affairs in just six months”

The pharmaceutical industry is continually evolving, transforming its role in the field of human drug research. Likewise, the incorporation of new technologies and the need for increasingly qualified professionals with broad capabilities has led to a considerable growth of the Medical Affairs department in the most important companies in the sector.

In this scenario, Medical Affairs must nowadays master the key concepts of clinical trials, design methodologies, planning, milestones, data management and monitoring in the pharmaceutical sector. Therefore, in response to the growing need for companies to have specialists with up-to-date knowledge, TECH has designed this university degree in a 100% online academic format.

A program that undoubtedly stands out for its management and teaching team, whose knowledge of Medical Affairs is reflected in the syllabus. and whose knowledge about the figure of Medical Affairs is reflected in the syllabus that has been that has been prepared ad hoc for this postgraduate diploma. In this way, the specialist will have at his disposal video summaries of each topic, videos in detail, diagrams, essential readings, which will provide an innovative theoretical approach. In addition, the case studies provided by the faculty will bring the graduates closer to real situations, whose methods and strategies they will be able to apply in their daily practice.

This university program is an excellent opportunity for the medical professionals to keep up to date with the latest advances in this department through an education that can be taken comfortably, whenever and wherever they wish. You only requires an electronic device with internet connection to access to the contents hosted in the virtual campus. Freedom and flexibility, which also make it easier to combine the most demanding responsibilities with a quality academic option. with a quality academic option.

A postgraduate diploma that will provide you with the most effective keys to currently perform the functions of Medical Affairs”

This postgraduate diploma in Medical Affairs contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in medicine and the pharmaceutical industry
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

A library of multimedia resources that is available 24 hours a day. Access it whenever you want, from any electronic device with an internet connection”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to prepare in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

This program will introduce you to the latest developments in human drug research, its types and ethical foundations”

Delve into medical product strategy design and drug research at your convenience”

This program will enable medical professionals to enhance their competencies and skills in order to be able to successfully and effectively perform the functions of Medical Affairs. For this purpose, TECH has made available the latest teaching tools for university education, which will enable you to acquire the most up-to-date knowledge on the methods used in Medical Affairs departments, team management or future challenges in these areas.

Get the latest information on design, planning, data management methodologies used in the Medical Affairs areas of pharmaceutical companies”

General Objectives

• Assimilate the scientific-technical knowledge that will allow to perform the functions in the Medical Affairs department
• Know in depth the relationship between the MSL and the Medical Advisor with the rest of the departments
• Analyze and learn about different structures of  Medical Affairs departments
• Train the professional, through the necessary skills, to improve problem solving and develop essential professional competencies
• Learn in depth about new projects of value for the pharmaceutical industry, such as Lean methodology and digital transformation
• Show the vision of hospital pharmacy as a collaborative research agent
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the latest research support tools
• Develop actions and initiatives that improve health outcomes, in collaboration with physicians, industry personnel and health departments
• Develop skills in scientific communication to train and inform other departments and improve the relationship with the physician and patient
• Train the professional in critical reading of articles and in evidence management
• Design effective leadership strategies in work teams and with other departments
• Train the professional in conflict resolution in the workplace
• Implement emotional intelligence in the pharmaceutical industry sector
• Interpret the priorities of the pharmaceutical company and establish cooperation with health institutions, understanding the strategic competencies of the medical department, within the ethical framework
• Manage scientific databases for carrying out reviews and bibliographic searches of scientific studies
• Use medical information as a strategy for keeping the medical team up to date
• Train the practitioner to communicate medical information to the patient and the health professional

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Medical affairs department

• Describe the characteristics of the structure and functions of a Medical Affairs department
• Investigate models of the relationship between the medical affairs department and the rest of the departments of the pharmaceutical industry
• Recognize the different roles within the  Medical Affairs department
• Simulate a medical plan and a product plan
• Define the integral communication plan
• Design RWE studies
• Recognize the importance of Compliance  in the medical affairs department

Module 2. What is the reason for a Medical Affairs? department? Its reason for being

• Understand the new role of the pharmaceutical industry since the emergence and development of Medical Affairs departments 
• Investigate the future expectations of the medical affairs department as a co-creator in research, relationships with institutions, physicians and patients
• Recognize the various commitments of the pharmaceutical industry to patients and to the sustainability of the system without undermining quality
• Simulate scientific communication and professional development, with the design of the career plan
• Describe clinical trials, their types, phases and the objective of each phase
• Define human drug research, its types, its ethical foundations
• Know the future of clinical trial research, the new approach to clinical trials

Module 3. Professional competencies to work in Medical Affairs

• Acquire the necessary knowledge to speak in public effectively
• Manage emotions in conflict situations
• Describe the most relevant characteristics of the negotiation process
• Know the importance of personal branding and what it brings to the table
• Research models of adaptation to change
• Recognize problems, understand them, know their causes in order to solve them
• Simulate the management of a team
• Know the importance of time management and use time management tools
• Describe and learn about the labor market insertion process Know the tools to define to define the professional goal

This university program will enhance your professional skills as a Medical Affairs and team manager”