📘 New Course Announcement: Drug Development: Understanding the Complexities of Biotherapeutics
How are biotherapeutics transformed from scientific discoveries into safe, effective medicines?
Join an intensive, discussion-driven course led by Dr. Narendra Chirmule, PhD, an experienced leader in biopharmaceutical R&D and drug development.
👨🏫 Instructor
Dr. Narendra Chirmule, PhD
Former Head of R&D, Biocon | CEO, SymphonyTech Biologics | Adjunct Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
📅 Course Details
- Start: January 8, 2027
- End: April 2027
- Every Friday
- Time: 8:30–9:30 PM IST
- Mode: Live on Zoom
- Limited seats
🧬 What Will You Learn?
This course provides a multidisciplinary introduction to biotherapeutic drug development, covering:
- Pharmacology and toxicology
- Product development
- Clinical trials
- Regulatory considerations
- New technologies
- Statistics and quality
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Academic and industry requirements
- The complexities of modern biotherapeutic development
Participants will explore these concepts through seminars, case studies, project reports, journal article reviews, and role-play exercises based on real-world drug-development challenges.
🎯 Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
✔️ Understand the fundamental stages of drug development
✔️ Explore how biotechnology is applied throughout the development process
✔️ Evaluate risks associated with drug development
✔️ Understand risk-assessment and mitigation approaches
✔️ Appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of biotherapeutic development
✔️ Understand the intersection of science, technology, regulation and quality
✔️ Appreciate academic and industry expectations
✔️ Develop critical-thinking and scientific communication skills
🧠 More Than a Lecture Series
This is designed as a hands-on, thinking-driven learning experience.
Participants will:
🔹 Engage in role-play simulations involving drug-development decisions
🔹 Learn to read and critically evaluate scientific literature
🔹 Participate in scientific discussions and presentations
🔹 Develop skills in structured scientific reporting
🔹 Apply risk-assessment concepts to real-world challenges
The goal is not simply to learn drug development—but to start thinking like a scientist working in the biopharmaceutical industry.
🏆 Certification
Participants who successfully complete the assignments and final assessment will receive a BioPatrika Certificate.
💰 Special Early-Bird Course Fee
🔥 ₹2,000 for the FIRST 10 registrations only!
The course fee will increase after the first 10 registrations.
UPI payment: Please use the QR code provided with the registration information.
📩 Queries: biopatrika.in@gmail.com
🚀 Who Should Join?
This course is particularly relevant for students, researchers and early-career professionals interested in:
Biotechnology | Biopharma | Drug Development | Biologics | R&D | Regulatory Science | Clinical Development
🔗 Register Now
Only the first 10 registrations can avail the ₹2,000 introductory fee.
Limited seats available — register early to secure your place.
