Project Management within a Scientific/Research Environment
BUSA-40693
Translational Biotechnology: Leadership, Learning Organizations & Project Management
The second course in the program focuses on how biotechnology organizations constantly strive to translate discoveries into therapeutic innovations that improve quality of life. This course explores how translational portfolios and collaborative ecosystems across academia, industry, and research institutions align to drive successful drug development. You’ll examine the Learning Organization model and its role in sustaining long-term success, while also developing an understanding of leadership and emotional intelligence as essential skills for biotech and life science project managers. Real-world examples highlight best practices in leadership and knowledge management strategies critical to organizational performance in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
What You Will Learn
- The importance of academia in translational programs and the differences between industrial and academic contexts
- The application of a Learning Organization model
- Management strategies for knowledge
- Importance of leadership for project management and organizational performance in the biotech/pharma sector
- Real-life examples of leadership best practices
Prerequisites
To enroll in this course you should have completed the Project Management Standards & Processes, offered by the University of Washington.
The next course in this series is Applying Project Management Principles to Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Product Development, offered by UC San Diego Extended Studies.
Course Information
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Your Secret Self 1st
by Cox, Barbara J.
ISBN / ASIN: 9780997374520
The Leadership Challenge 6th
by Kouzes, James M., Posner, Barry Z.
ISBN / ASIN: 9781119278962
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) and The Standard for Project Management 7th
by Project Management Institute
ISBN / ASIN: 9781628256642
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 11/18/2025
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Instructor:
Yves Theriault, PhD, PMP
President, The California Institute for Performance Management Vice-President, Portfolio and Project Management, BlueNovo Biosystems, Inc.
Yves is also President of The California Institute for Performance Management (CALIPM) founded in 2009. The non-for-profit company offers continuing educational services to students and professionals performing in academic and commercial organizations. CALIPM has also established a tutoring division, The California Institute for Academic Excellence, which offers tutoring services to students attending California schools (K-12 and College) recognizing that individual performance starts early in life. He also serves as Executive Director of Education and Outreach for the San Diego Nanotechnology Infrastructure (UC San Diego-based), one of the 16 NSF funded National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure centers of excellence in nanotechnology.
Yves is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and of the International Council on System Engineering (INCOSE). He has also been instructor at UC San Diego Extension since 2007. He holds a doctorate degree in Chemistry from University of Montreal, a Certificate in Project Management and a Certificate in Systems Engineering from UC San Diego, and a PMP certificate from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
