Title:
Training course on Clinical Project Management in Europe - Part I
Date(s) And Time(s):
Sep 22 2010 8:00AM - Sep 24 2010 5:00PM
Location:
Ramada Plaza Basel
Messeplatz 12
4058 Basel
Switzerland
Interest Area(s):
Clinical Research,Outsourcing,Project Management,Research & Development
Overview:
As clinical trials become more complex and there is increasing demand for efficiency and cost effectiveness, the knowledge and skills required to manage all aspects of a clinical project are critical.
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in clinical project management. Using the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) as a guide, participants will be taught how to apply project management strategies, tools and techniques to their clinical trial projects.
In two independent modules of three days each, the following topics will be covered:
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Project Definition and Organisational Context
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Project Management Tools and Techniques
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Scope Management, Resource Estimating and Budget Management of a Clinical Trial
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Project Quality Management
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Project Risk Management
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Communication and Stakeholder Management
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Procurement Management
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Team Management and Leadership Skills
This course includes many practical examples and case studies which will enable participants to successfully implement and manage their own clinical trial projects effectively.
The course is based on Alexander Gissler’s (PMP, Project Management Consultancy and Training) concept for Clinical Project Management.
Part I - Key Topics
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Project Definition and Organisational Context
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Project Management Strategies, Techniques and Tools
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Defining the Scope of a Project
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Resourcing and Scheduling
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Budgeting and Controlling
Part II - Key Topics
- Quality Management
- Procurement Management
- Leadership Skills
- Project Team Management
- Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Lessons Learned
Learning Objectives:
Part I - Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Define a project, and differences in organisational structures as well as their impact on leading a clinical trial
- Identify the processes required to successfully plan, execute, monitor and control as well as close-out a complex clinical trial
- Define, plan, manage and verify the scope of a clinical trial, estimate the resource needs and sequencing activities to produce a project schedule (Network Diagram and Gantt Chart)
- Estimate and control budgets for clinical trials
Part II - Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Efficiently plan and manage the quality of a complex clinical trial
- Develop the skills to successfully handle external resources and acquire trial material
- Develop different soft skills required to be a great clinical study manager, e.g. negotiation skills, leadership without authority, motivational skills, etc
- Plan and execute formal and informal communication, including reporting. Identify and manage stakeholders, including reporting to stakeholders
- Identify risks, estimate their probability, determine their impact, plan contingencies and quantify the budgetary requirements for these contingencies
- Plan and manage recording of lessons learned to improve best clinical trial management practice within your organisation and/or globally
Target Audience:
This training course is geared toward professionals who desire a comprehensive foundation in clinical project management. Participants should have at least two years of clinical trial experience, or have completed the DIA training course “Essentials of Clinical Study Management.”
This "Clinical Project Management" training course is targeted at an intermediate/advanced level.
Register for Parts I and II of this training course and receive a 25% discount on the total registration fee.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be made in writing and be received at the DIA Europe office five working days prior to the course start date.
Cancellations are subject to an administrative fee:
Full Meeting Cancellation:
Industry (Member/Non-member) = € 200.00
Government/Academia/Non-profit (Member/Non-member) = € 100.00
Registrants who do not cancel five working days prior to the course start date and do not attend, will be responsible for the full registration fee. DIA Europe reserves the right to alter the venue and dates if necessary. If an event is cancelled DIA Europe is not responsible for airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants. Registrants are responsible for cancelling their own hotel and travel reservations.
Transfer Policy
You may transfer your registration to a colleague prior to the start of the event but membership is not transferable. Substitute registrants will be responsible for the non-member fee, if applicable. Please notify the DIA Europe office of any such substitutions as soon as possible.
Event Code:
10544
Contact Information:
DIA Europe
ELISABETHENANLAGE 25, POSTFACH
4002 BASEL
SWITZERLAND
TEL.: +41 61 22 55 151
FAX: +41 61 22 55 152
E-MAIL: DIAEUROPE@DIAEUROPE.ORG