core Modules
Module Dates
Module duration: 1 day

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01403 264898

15 October 2013


Additional information
PM Society Member Cost: £770
(£924 inc. VAT)
Non-PM Society-Member Cost: £880
(£1056 inc. VAT)


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This course gave me a greater understanding of the theories involved in marketing and better insight into the processes that underpin marketing activities and planning.
     Medical Manager, Takeda

Pharmaceutical Marketing for non-Marketers

An 'early bird' discount of 15% off all courses booked more than 10 weeks in advance is available, so book your course now, and keep your personal development plan on track. Bookings should be made through the office on 01403 264898 (or by emailing jackie@pmsociety.org.uk) to ensure the discount is applied.

Who will benefit?

Recommended for anyone working in a marketing-associated role, including medical, regulatory, finance, market access, health economics, business affairs.

 

Topics covered

  • Introduction to pharmaceutical marketing
  • Overview of pharmaceutical marketing strategy and strategy tools
  • Segmentation and targeting
  • Product positioning
  • Marketing and promotional mix
  • Role of market research
  • Structuring a marketing plan
  • Execution

 

Core competencies

  • Appreciation of the role of marketing within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries and its specialties
  • Understanding what a good marketing strategy looks like and how to develop one
  • Insight into how to better understand your customers
  • Understanding how marketers develop a powerful implementation plan using the marketing mix and its link to strategy

 

Learning outcomes

Completion of this module will provide you with a thorough understanding of the key principles, processes and terminology relating to marketing, enabling you to work effectively with other members of your team, or business unit, and deliver successful marketing activities for your company, customers and patients.