The Science, Principles, and Practices for Successful Teams
Enhance your career in drug development with our CMC Project Team Leadership course, designed by the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Division of Pharmacy Professional Development.
This course is offered twice a year, in person and virtual.
Virtual CMC course – April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2026.
Live in-person CMC Course – October 5-8, 2026 in Madison, WI.
Course Highlights:
- Comprehensive Training: Gain expertise in project management, team dynamics, and decision-making within the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) development process.
- Interactive Learning: Engage in team-based exercises to apply concepts in real-world scenarios.
- Regulatory Insights: Understand regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and FDA requirements essential for advancing drug candidates through clinical phases.
Why Enroll?
Effective CMC project team leadership is crucial for successful drug development. This course equips you with the skills to lead teams, manage projects, and navigate regulatory requirements, ensuring your projects advance smoothly from Phase I and beyond.
This course covers effective leadership skills in the context of CMC development. You will learn team dynamics to improve performance. You will also develop project management skills and decision-making skills.
In addition to leadership skills, the course also covers regulatory compliance and quality assurance. You will learn to plan candidate advancement to Phase I and beyond. You will anticipate FDA requirements and other considerations in testing, packaging, and labeling.
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.
Elevate your leadership capabilities in CMC project management by enrolling in this comprehensive course. We look forward to supporting your professional growth.
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.