Seminar: Laboratory Management – Practical Fundamentals

A successful lab is at the heart of any thriving pharmaceutical or biotech company. But running a successful lab in the 21st century requires a complex skill set. You have to have deep technical understanding and project management expertise. You also have to juggle the many personalities of researchers, regulators, and organizational hierarchy. You must develop a clear and focused vision, be ruthlessly efficient with your resources, and be disciplined in your execution.

Learn Essential Skills:
"    Precise Communication: Learn how to communicate project objectives clearly and effectively to management, peers and employees.
"    Technical Expertise: Master the methodologies and tools  that are essential to Laboratory Management.
"    Savvy Measurement: Learn the most important metrics to focus on and why measuring the wrong outputs can sabotage results.
"    Ethical Pitfalls: Learn how to navigate the complex ethical issues that come up in 21st Century laboratory operation.
"    Real Life Case Studies: Learn by delving into actual case studies from real industry situations.

Areas Covered in the Course
1.    Stress and how to deal with it.
2.    Ethical issues
3.    Communications: Up, Down and Sideways
4.    Budgeting and Headcount
5.    Relationships with Operations, QA, RA, HR, etc.
6.    Laboratory Organization
7.    Lean Laboratory
8.    Laboratory Certification
9.    Business Continuity
10.    Metrics
11.    Project Management
12.    Dealing with Personnel Issues
13.    Team Building

Who will benefit by attending:
This course is designed to provide valuable assistance to small and large companies in the Medical Device, Diagnostic, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotechnology Sectors associated with the development of their staff to operate and manage efficient / compliant analytical / QC laboratories.

Learn From Experts with Decades of Hands-on Experience.
"    Nigel Smart Ph.D. - Managing Partner at Smart Consulting Group and Thought Leader in Lean Laboratory Strategy
"    Tony Barcia - Senior Consultant and Leader in Laboratory Strategy at Smart Consulting Group. Former Corporate Director of Quality related to Laboratories at Johnson and Johnson and co-author of the ISPE Laboratory Guide.
"    Masud Kadri, Ph.D. - Senior Consultant and Strategist in Management Practices, Compliance and Project Management at Smart Consulting Group. Adjunct Professor at the University of Phoenix in Project Management.

Perfect for Any Size Laboratory
We designed this course to fit the needs of both small and large companies in the Medical Device, Diagnostic, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotechnology Sectors. Our case studies and leadership training will benefit:
"    Senior Management
"    Laboratory Managers
"    Laboratory Analysts
"    Quality Assurance Personnel
"    Regulatory Affairs Personnel
"    Technology Interface Staff

Course Details
Dates:     October 5-7, 2009
                 October 26-28, 2009
Duration:    Classes run 8AM - 5PM daily.
                     Lunches and Refreshment Breaks are included.
Location:    Chester County Economic Development Council Center
                     737 Constitution Drive
                    Exton, PA  19341
Course Hotel:    Fairfield Inn
                    5 N. Pottstown Pike
                    Exton, PA  19341
           

For More Information Visit www.SmartConsultingGroup.com/training.html