The course is designed to provide engineering, science and pharmacy students with an understanding of the structure, economic and regulatory context, product discovery and development pipeline dynamics, intellectual property considerations and common manufacturing technology of the global pharmaceutical industry. No textbook is required for this course. Course assessment will be based on team projects, participation and quizzes.

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Understand the “big picture” view of the Pharmaceutical Industry

• Structure and key players
• Economic & Regulatory context
• Product pipeline dynamics
• Current manufacturing technology

Working vocabulary of domain concepts

Appreciation of technical challenges and opportunities

Foundation for specific follow-up courses such as:

• API Process Development and Design
• Particle Technology and Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Materials and Dosage Form Design
• Parenterals and Sterile Operations
• Bioprocessing

Dr. Alexeenko is one of the professors teaching this course