Developed & Conducted by the Division of Pharmacy Professional Development, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The Science, Principles, and Practices for Successful Teams
Enhance your leadership capabilities in drug development with our CMC Project Team Leadership – In Person course, offered by the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Division of Pharmacy Professional Development.
Course Overview:
Effective leadership in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) is crucial for the success of drug development projects. This course thus provides comprehensive project management and leadership training tailored for aspiring and current CMC project team leaders. In addition, participants will gain practical skills to improve team performance and navigate the complexities of CMC development.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop Leadership Skills: Learn effective leadership techniques within the context of CMC development to enhance team dynamics and performance.
- Master Project Management: Acquire essential project management skills for planning and executing CMC activities, including decision-making and problem-solving strategies.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Understand the requirements for regulatory filings, such as INDs and NDAs, and learn to plan candidate advancement through various development phases.
- Quality Assurance: Gain insights into the preparation, testing, packaging, and labeling of clinical trial supplies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
Course Format:
The course combines informative presentations with interactive group exercises. Participants will engage in real-life scenario planning, creating team structures and project plans to navigate the stages of drug development. Moreover, this hands-on approach ensures that you can immediately apply the acquired knowledge and skills to your organization’s CMC activities.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for current and prospective CMC project managers, as well as professionals involved in chemistry and pharmacy activities, who seek to deepen their understanding and enhance their management skills in drug development.

Why Enroll?
By completing this course, you’ll gain a solid foundation in CMC project team leadership, enhancing your ability to lead successful drug development projects and contribute effectively to your organization’s goals.
Join us to advance your leadership skills and make a significant impact in the field of drug development.
This course is part of the Drug Product Development Certificate. It fulfills one of three required courses. We encourage scientists who wish to advance into leadership to take this course.
This program has been developed and will be presented in cooperation with the Zeeh Pharmaceutical Experiment Station in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.