Leading Transformation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Technological, regulatory, governmental, and market-driven revolutions are transforming the reality of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. In addition, changes in the habits and behaviors of consumers and prescribers require a deep understanding of how to manage in the industry’s current context.

This program is designed to provide pharmaceutical industry professionals with an integrated management perspective, focusing on the areas that are currently most critical in order to help them become more competitive, improve returns, and anticipate trends.

Throughout the program, participants explore critical topics for the sector by combining strategic perspective, functional knowledge, and practical application. The content covers areas such as market access, marketing, data analysis, regulatory affairs, licensing, business development, and innovation, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry’s challenges and opportunities.

Who is this program for:

• Senior executives and professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries seeking to develop an integrated management perspective for the sector.

• Professionals working in R&D, clinical trials, product development, production, operations, logistics, marketing, business development, finance, and commercial functions.

• Professionals who are not yet in the sector but aim to enter it and want to build a solid understanding of its dynamics and challenges.

What makes this program transformational:

• Mastery of cross-functional industry topics, including market access, marketing, data analysis, regulatory affairs, licensing, business development, and innovation.

• An integrated understanding of the major technological, regulatory, and market transformations reshaping the pharmaceutical sector.

• Exposure to relevant experiences and current practices taking place within the industry, directly connected to real business challenges.

• Development of a strategic mindset that strengthens competitiveness, improves returns, and helps anticipate future trends.

Program Structure

Discover the learning modules and unlock your full potential.

keyboard_arrow_up Pharmaceutical Industry Context
format

In-Person

duration

3H

keyboard_arrow_up Health Economics I & II
format

In-Person

duration

8H

keyboard_arrow_up Health & Disease – Trends & Realities
format

In-Person

duration

4H

keyboard_arrow_up Marketing Strategy & Value Creation
format

In-Person

duration

4H

keyboard_arrow_up Strategy & Business Development
format

In-Person

duration

4H

keyboard_arrow_up Business Analytics
format

In-Person

duration

8H

keyboard_arrow_up Market Access
format

In-Person

duration

8H

keyboard_arrow_up Digital Marketing Challenges
format

In-Person

duration

4H

keyboard_arrow_up Pharma Branding *
format

In-Person | English Session

duration

4H

keyboard_arrow_up ​Financial Accounting
format

In-Person

duration

8H

keyboard_arrow_up Negotiation
format

In-Person

duration

8H

keyboard_arrow_up Trends and the Future of the Pharmaceutical Industry
format

In-Person

duration

3H

keyboard_arrow_up Project Challenge
format

In-Person

duration

4H

Program Faculty

 

Pedro Celeste

Pedro Celeste

 
Lisbon | Porto

Program Director
Católica-Lisbon SBE | Executive Education

Rui Assoreira Raposo

Rui Assoreira Raposo

 
Lisbon | Porto

Program Director
Católica-Lisbon SBE | Executive Education

Henrique Martins

Henrique Martins

 
Lisbon | Porto

Faculty
Católica-Lisbon SBE

João Costa

João Costa

 
Lisbon

Specialist in Neurology,
Neurophysiology and
Clinical Pharmacology

João Matos

João Matos

 
Lisbon | Porto

Faculty
Católica-Lisbon SBE

Kyryl Lakishyk

Kyryl Lakishyk

 
Lisbon

Dean for Master Programs
Católica-Lisbon SBE

Miguel Gouveia

Miguel Gouveia

 
Lisbon

Faculty
Católica-Lisbon SBE

Ricardo Tomé

Ricardo Tomé

 
Lisbon

Head of Digital
Media Capital

Sílvia Cortes

Sílvia Cortes

 
Lisbon

Faculty
Católica-Lisbon SBE

Paulo Alves

Paulo Alves

 
Porto

Vice-Dean of Católica Porto Business School

Sofia Nogueira da Silva

Sofia Nogueira da Silva

 
Porto

Faculty
Católica Porto Business School

  Susana Costa e Silva

Susana Costa e Silva

 
Porto

Faculty
Católica Porto Business School

 

What our Alumni say

Want to know more?

Contact the program manager for your preferred location:

Lisbon

Andreia Hidalgo

Andreia Hidalgo
Program Manager

Email: andreia.hidalgo@ucp.pt
Phone: +351 214 269 846

Schedule a call with me

Porto

Margarida Mota

Margarida Mota
Executive Coordinator

Mobile: +351 910 562 286
Email: mmota@ucp.pt