Biologicals Development Simulation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of the simulation is for participants to gain understanding of what is needed in the development process of biologicals. More specifically:
- To understand the biologicals discovery and development process and the role of disciplines within this process.
- To experience the interfaces and interactions between the different disciplines.
- To learn about results of actions and decisions to be taken at crucial points in the process.
- To learn to react on deviations and risks in the biological discovery and development environment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In three days a biological drug candidate will be selected, a production process developed and a clinical trial program executed. In a multidisciplinary approach, an effective and safe novel biological will be developed for patients with an unmet medical need. The simulation starts at the stage of lead finding and ends with the presentation of Proof-of-Concept results to the managerial board.
ABOUT LBS-DRIVEN SIMULATIONS
A unique condensed method of training that allows participants to gain insight in the overall working process of their organization.
The participants operate in a team setting to make strategic choices, to make decisions and to improvize. They learn to speak the language of their colleagues and to respect other disciplines.
A Brief Tentative Schedule
Day 1
From lead to clinical candidate selection
MORNING
- Explanation of the simulation
- Preparation in teams
- Proposal to management for lead finding, output, workflow
AFTERNOON
- Start discovery experiments
- Preparation Clinical Candidate meeting
EVENING
- Clinical Candidate meeting
- Evaluation
Day 2
Preclinical development
MORNING
- Introduction on CMC
- Preparation milestone map for development
AFTERNOON
- CMC, bioanalysis and safety studies
- First in Human approval meeting
- Introduction on clinical development
EVENING
- Prepare clinical development plan
- Evaluation
- Social event
Day 3
Clinical validation
MORNING
- Clinical development
- Long-term toxicology studies
- CMC commercial process
AFTERNOON
- Proof of Concept meeting
- Final evaluation
- Wrap up