The "Production" course content introduces students to key concepts of pharmaceutical manufacturing, covering essential support functions such as quality, engineering, HSE, supply chain management, logistics, finance, and project management. It also emphasizes the importance of experienced, well-trained staff and leadership tools. The "Quality Management" content focuses on key aspects of Quality Management tools, particularly digital transformation toward "Pharma 4.0." Students will gain a working knowledge of stakeholders' requirements, legal obligations, and global guidelines throughout the pharmaceutical product life cycle. The course discusses implementation in daily operations, required competencies, and interactions with all partners. The course topics will center on a holistic view of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, the role of Quality Management across the medicinal product life cycle (including R&D, Regulatory Approval, Technology Transfer, Production, Quality Control, Release, Pharmacovigilance, Change Control, and Continuous Improvement), and the journey to digital transformation and maturity.
- Gain insights into manufacturing and efficient supply chains for pharmaceutical quality and patient safety
- Ensure proper implementation of GMP processes to uphold product quality and safety
- Foster cross-functional cooperation and leadership within production
- Strengthen connections with manufacturing within your area of responsibility
- Deepen your knowledge of Quality Management and Assurance in compliance with global and local standards
- Engage as a skilled partner with Quality stakeholders and regulatory authorities
- Retain expertise in Risk Management to enhance Quality processes
- Drive quality improvements and support the digital transformation to Pharma 4.0
This course is part of the prestigious part-time Pharma MBA program, conducted in English on Fridays and Saturdays on Campus Westend. It offers a valuable opportunity to network and gain expertise without committing to a full degree program. As the number of seats is limited, we recommend to register early. If you're a GBS or Goethe University alumni, explore our attractive alumni discount options.
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Participants have the choice of completing the course with a qualified certificate or attending as a guest auditor. As an auditor, you are not required to complete assignments, take exams or earn academic credits.
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| Guest auditor | - | Certificate of Participation |
| Full participant | 5 CP | Qualified Certificate |
Dr. Christian Matschke
Dr. Christian Matschke (MSc in pharmacy, Ph.D. in pharmaceutical technology, BBA) has 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, production, quality, SCM & general management. He successfully led global projects, production sites and larger TechOps organizations in Germany, Poland, Switzerland, India and Austria. Today, Christian serves as a member of the board in Berlin-Chemie AG (a Menarini company).
Dr. Hans-Martin Schwarm
Dr. Hans-Martin Schwarm (Ph.D., Licensed Pharmacist, and Certified Food Chemist) has over 30 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Industry at various positions on senior and corporate management level for Quality Assurance and Quality Management, Regulatory, Product Development and Technology Transfer. He was also responsible for international projects in Europe, US, India, and China. Today, he is Senior Advisor for Pharma and Health Care.
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