Drug Development Product Management Specialization

Biotech and pharmaceutical companies spend millions of dollars on developing new drugs and promising biologics in the hope of improving patients' lives. This specialization will give you a 360-degree view of drug discovery and development. The first course will teach you how scientists select a target drug for discovery and file an Initial New Drug Application. The second course will cover the details of drug development, from Phase 0 through Phase 3 clinical trials and the filing of a New Drug Application. The third course will give you an insight into the complexities involved in launching new pharmaceutical products and ensuring patient access. The U.S. healthcare system is unique and the third course will give you a solid overview of how it works. You will be able to better understand the process of developing new drugs by the end of this specialization. If you're interested in a career in drug development or product management, you might want to explore our Master of Science degree in Drug Development & Product Management (ddpm.ucsd.edu).