CAS
Gain a higher level of knowledge and bring value to your organization!
Why don't I find the EPFL EMBA program in MBA ranking lists?
A minimum of 50 students per class is required to allow an MBA program to enter an international ranking. Our program will never be this size, as we insist upon having classes specifically designed for highly personalized one-to-one interactions (max. of 36 students per year).
A high impact CAS Program at one of the world's most vibrant technology institutions
Our lecturers bring vast industry specific knowledge into the classroom. They focus on the practical implementation using real-life cases. Our in-person class formats are dynamic and impactful.
This CAS is designed to provide managers with the specific knowledge set to understand practices, processes, and procedures that are unique to life-sciences industries.
For those with a high-level scientific background, we bring many management processes and perspectives into focus, and facilitate the interaction between research and management.
Most importantly, the program brings strategy into practice by way of experts who are industry practitioners.
What are the typical missions that the EPFL MBA enables me to accomplish in the future?
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Life Sciences Management
The EPFL CAS experience in action: a look at the 2019 welcome week [XXXXX]
The value of the EPFL CAS is far greater than a cumulative learning of online modules: you study in an ultimate learning environment, exchange with lecturers from leading-edge industries and gain a unique professional network.
Join our CAS throughout the year!
In the increasingly complex world of therapeutic development, commercial, ethical and environmental concerns require companies to have clear insight into the specific processes of the pharma, biotech and medtech industries.
I am very interested, but is this program for me? Which module(s) should I choose?
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Your CAS at a glance:
Duration: 3 full class days
(Tuesday -Thursday)
Located on EPFL campus Lausanne
Price: 11'500 CHF
Copyrights EPFL Executive Education 2025
Getting to know each other is a crucial part of the program.
Participants will not only share the joys and challenges of this program, but will also learn from each other.
At the end of the program, our participants meet in South Africa, to combine and apply all the learnings in a practical setting, and work with a young, dynamic company or organization in the Cape Town area, to help solve a current business challenge facing the company.
This allows them to experience how diverse cultural influences impact businesses.
Your Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Management in Life Sciences
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Strategic Deals and Partnerships in Pharma and Medtech
Deals & Partnerships are the lifeblood of the lifesciences industry due to the high cost, high risk and long duration of relying on organic growth. This module provides a framework for selecting the most appropriate partners; creating and executing the right types of deals (alliance, joint-venture, outsourcing); and identifying and avoiding potential pitfalls.
Jan 28-30, 2025
Managing Data for Value in Life Sciences
The medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals & biotechnology all depend on smart data management strategies. The Managing Data module shares successful approaches to the many critical data management opportunities & challenges and illustrates how to integrate them using real-life examples.
Mar 18- 20, 2025
Intellectual Property Management in Life Sciences
International intellectual property protection strategies are essential to the success of therapeutic development enterprises. In this module we work through the strategic issues of intellectual property and how patents and trademarks are created, managed and enforced.
Feb 25-27, 2025
Clinical Research & Product Development – Strategy & Practice – Pharma and Biotech
Our Clinical Trial module addresses how to manage clinical trials within the appropriate legislative frameworks. We review the regulations that govern medical devices & therapeutics, and cover good practices in managing clinical trials.
April 8-10, 2025
Marketing in Life Sciences
The key challenge in life sciences is growing the business in increasingly competitive global markets. In this module we examine the global market environment (customers, competitors, channels) and dive deep into the core methods for designing and implementing effective marketing strategies.
May 6-8, 2025
cGMP Production, Industrial Trends and Challenges
Manufacturing excellence in Pharma and Medtech contributes a growing share to an enterprise’s commercial success. In this module we address in a fully interactive and practical way how GMPs influence the development of products and the set up of Biomanufacturing and Medtech plants. During 3 intense days, we will go over Quality Systems, Process Development, facility set up and future trends in the industry that will also help to define what can be the facility of the future.
June 3-5, 2025
Project Management
Device and drug development is a long, complex, and demanding process. In this module we examine how a project management approach, with thorough planning, identification of milestones, stakeholder management and the development of precise objectives all contribute to project success.
Jun 24-26, 2025
Select at least 5 modules to apply for the CAS
You can also enroll in individual modules separately
Biotech
MedTech
Pharma
- You have a scientific background with an advanced degree in the fields of biology, chemistry or life science. You aspire to reach management positions, to take part in the strategic decisions in your organization.
- You have a management background, but not in Biotech, MedTech or Pharma and you need to acquire the knowledge of processes specific to these sectors.
- You wish to acquire or deepen your knowledge in management of Biotech, MedTech or Pharma business processes.
Our program is designed for scientists and managers who need clear insight into the specific processes of the biotech, medtech and pharma industries, including entrepreneurs and executives entering the pharma and medtech space for the first time.
EPFL is a life sciences innovation center in the and the source of over 100 startups in the biotech, medtech, and pharma fields. It functions as an innovation hub that draws some of the worlds most advanced companies in the field, with the area hosting labs and offices from companies such as Medtronic, Ferring, Lonza, Nestlé Health Sciences, and Debiopharm.
The high density of biotech and biopharma firms in the area creates an ongoing strong demand for managers with industry-specific knowledge.
