A forum where students can learn more about the program structure and what skills will be developed throughout ITCS. Interested applicants will have an opportunity to network with our industry advisors, who will be present to introduce their roles and experiences through a series of short presentations.

An event where the program and project guidelines are agreed upon by teams. Advisory panels, grouped by sector areas, meet with their teams and begin the process of project development.

Regulatory Affairs + Medical Affairs

This seminar will introduce ITCS Trainees to Regulatory and Medical Affairs. Regulatory Affairs works to advise companies on legislation and regulations regarding products and contacting government & regulatory agencies to obtain marketing authorization. The Medical Affairs sector serves to bridge the medical community (doctors, researchers, patients) and industry.

Business and Market Access + Marketing and Sales

This seminar will introduce ITCS Trainees to Market Access and Marketing with a focus on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The Market Access sector serves to collect data and analyze how products are used and distributed in the healthcare system. Marketing and Sales is involved with communicating product value to external stakeholders, key opinion leaders, and patient groups.

Order of seminars dependent on advisor availability.

Trainees update Advisor panels on their progress.

Engagement Meeting 1: Teams outline projects

Engagement Meeting 2: Teams present progress and current challenges

Engagement Meeting 3: Teams present a draft of their final project and presentation

A closing event where trainees present their completed projects to the entire program and invited guests from the industry and university.