Bridge the Gap between Vision and Innovation
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June 27, 2024
8 months
Online and In-Person/Live Virtual
In the rapidly evolving life sciences industry, driven by technological innovations and a shift toward personalized medicine, there is an increasing need for adept strategic leadership. Organizations rely on leaders with strategic acumen who can embrace advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), leverage data insights and focus on patient centricity. By harnessing the potential of such technologies and a comprehensive understanding of the clinical development process, senior life sciences leaders can navigate industry challenges and lead clinical development and life sciences projects effectively.
The eight-month Executive Program for Senior Life Sciences Leaders from Harvard Medical School Executive Education will equip you with the tools to lead effectively and address the gap between traditional leadership roles and the modern demands of the life sciences industry. The program's curriculum acknowledges the dynamic landscape of the industry, with a keen focus on enhancing the essential skills and insights required by senior life sciences leaders to drive innovation and strategic growth.
of AI-first biotech organizations significantly integrate AI into their drug discovery processes.
is the typical investment made by pharmaceutical companies over a decade to advance a drug through the R&D process of drug discovery and clinical development before commercialization.
biopharma professionals have indicated that addressing health equity would influence their strategies.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Benefit from a powerful curriculum that combines evidence-based frameworks with an application-based approach
Expert Faculty
Gain insights from Harvard Medical School faculty and other leaders in the health care industry who incorporate their research and practical expertise into the program
On-Campus Networking
Meet multiple cohort peers, industry experts, and faculty during the on-campus networking event
Live Sessions
Experience live online sessions with faculty and the cohort success coach and periodic guest lectures from industry leaders* (*Live sessions are subject to change)
Industry Practitioners
Gain insights from leading subject matter experts with deep life sciences industry experience and expertise in multiple domains, including gen AI, data, patient centricity and trial design
Global Peer Group
Network with accomplished other life sciences leaders and peers from around the globe and gain new approaches to leadership
Capstone Project
Work on a capstone project with a series of reflective exercises combining theory with leadership realities in the life sciences industry to address your organization's challenges for immediate impact at work
Frameworks and Tools
Apply useful frameworks and innovative approaches for incorporating digital tools to guide key decision making in clinical development functions
Self-Paced Learning
Learn at your own pace with a weekly commitment of three to five hours of sessions and activities
Case Studies
Access real-world case studies and examples from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors and elevate your impact
Hands-On Learning
Work on the capstone and leadership lens activities to hone essential leadership skills and empower personal growth
M1: Changes in the Pharmaceutical Landscape
M2: Digital Trends Impacting Biopharma and Patients' Lives
M3: Access and Equity for the Life Sciences Industry
M4: Patients as Partners in the Life Sciences Industry
M5: Clinical Development and Market Access: Insights from Site Investigators
M6: Strategic Decision Making for New Digital Offerings
M7: Digital Tools and Therapeutics
M8: Best Practices for Using Real-World Evidence
M9: Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences Industry
M10: Emerging Concepts of Value for Novel Therapies
M11: Product Development Framework
M12: Strategic Connections between Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Commercial
M13: Managing Yourself and Leading Others
M14: Leading at the Executive Level
M15: Leading with Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
M16: From Self-Understanding to Self-Management
M17: The Power of Empathy and Perspective-Taking
M18: Building High-Performance Teams
M19: Understanding and Influencing Others
M20: Fundamentals of Negotiation and Conflict Management
M21: Skill and Agility in Decision Making
M22: Understanding Organizational Culture
M23: Leading for Innovation and Learning
M24: The Leader’s Guide to Managing Change
M25: A Primer on Strategy
M26: Evaluating Risk and Reward in Growth Opportunities
M27: Implementing Strategy in Uncertain Situations
Stanley Shaw, MD, PhD
Margaret Andrews
Stanley Shaw, MD, PhD
Faculty Co-Director; Associate Dean for Executive Education at Harvard Medical School
Dr. Stanley Shaw is a practicing cardiologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and chief scientific officer for One Brave Idea. In this role, he designs and directs a growing portfolio of programs for companies and executive leaders from diverse health care sectors. His research explores how digital health, bioinformatics, the gut microbiome and patient-reported data can be leveraged to assess health and disease better.
Margaret Andrews
Faculty Co-Director; Instructor, Harvard University; Managing Director, The MYLO Center
Margaret C. Andrews has over three decades of experience in academia and business. She has made significant contributions in teaching, professional speaking and leadership development. Her Harvard program, "Managing Yourself and Leading Others," stands out for its popularity and impact. Before her current role, she was the associate dean for management programs at Harvard, where she continues to teach programs on creativity, emotional intelligence and organizational culture.
Founder & CEO, The Kith Collective
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard Medical School
SVP, AlixPartners
Chief Product and Solutions Officer, TriNetX; Senior Advisor, The Carlyle Group; Teaching Associate, Harvard Medical School
Neurologist, Pain Physician, Chief Medical Officer, Click Therapeutics
Fellow, The Aspen Institute
Director, Center for Thoracic Cancers Program; Massachusetts General Hospital; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Joseph P. Newhouse Professor of Health Care Policy, Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School; Professor of Medicine and Associate Physician in the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital; Host of Freakonomics, MD podcast
Upon completion of this program, you will receive a digital certificate from Harvard Medical School Executive Education. Your digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you, at no additional cost, upon completion of the program, per the stipulated requirements. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Harvard Medical School Executive Education.
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