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For both patients and industry, rewards can be gained by re-thinking pricing agreements – but the process of doing so is complex and time consuming, and experience in the field is still limited. A report points to a huge potential, and now a new course equips participants to evaluate whether it’s worth the effort.

Having interdisciplinary collaboration and a common reference point across departments can be the difference between failure and success. Unfortunately, it's not always easy.

It may sound contradictory that not-knowing is a competence, but according to Martin Vesterby, it’s actually the case. Especially if you want to innovate, you must have the courage to put yourself in a position where you don’t know the answer. For many of us this requires practice.

There is no shortage of letter abbreviations in life science, and today we have arrived at “T”. This letter plays a key role in the success of organisations in the future. Nothing less.

Taking a course isn’t just a way to get a professional knowledge update – it’s also a motivation boost. But don’t take our word for it.

Lifelong learning differs from one person to the next. We interview life science professionals about the meaning of lifelong learning for them and what formed their path of development.

Etter avtale med Legemiddelindustrien (LMI) i Norge tilbys norske legemiddelkonsulentkandidater et tilpasset program ved Atrium. Programmet er utformet for kandidater som jobber i Norge på vegne av et av LMI’s medlemsfirma, og som behøver å bestå den medisinske delen av legemiddelkonsulentutdanningen.

In the report, Forward Thinkers Review, top experts and key opinion leaders from the Nordic pharma industry share insights into how savvy life science businesses can ensure strong, continuous growth over the next 3-5 years.

Medical products are Denmark’s largest export area and the number of employees in Life Science is growing rapidly compared with other industries. The success speaks for itself; the questions is how we secure the right talents to retain it?

Your market value as an employee is directly linked with your sharpness. So, how fast do you acquire new knowledge? Are you flexible and prepared to adjust when changes occur?

How do you actively keep your knowledge and skills current as a life science professional? Staying up-to-date in life science can seem overwhelming, but need not be complicated. Choose actively where to focus and take a structured approach. And most importantly: better to get started on baby steps, than procrastinating.

The Medical Affairs function is developing into an increasingly important strategic function in the life science industry, both in Denmark and internationally. That is why Atrium is now building a portfolio of education offers to match this.

Lifelong learning differs from one individual to the next. In this series, we ask a number of people from the life science field, what lifelong learning means to them and what has shaped their development path.

Planning is not bad at all, but being ready to change plans becomes more and more central. Lifelong learning is a part of what a futurist calls “just-in-time-learning”: the ability to dynamically acquire relevant knowledge when needed.

If you work in the public healthcare system, you play an important role in order for patients to really take advantage of the opportunities of personalised medicine.

At Atrium, learning in the virtual classroom has taken a leap. So has our knowledge about what creates a fruitful online learning experience.

Several of Atrium's course participants have been there before. They prioritise access to the most recent knowledge and know that a day in school is a good investment in the best solution to their tasks.

A new meeting place for strengthened collaboration in the life science environment.

Collaboration across professional boundaries is vital for success in pharma. Unfortunately, this is not always as easy as may seem. Differences may lead to conflict and to working within small, self-contained units of colleagues who remind us of ourselves. This article provides suggestions for how to enhance your cross-functional collaboration competences.

The pharmaceutical industry’s internal watchdog, ENLI, warrants a high ethical level in marketing matters. In general, self-discipline of the attached businesses is fine. There are, however, areas in which they can do even better. Here’s an insight into ENLI’s work and suggestions for the pharmaceutical industry’s continued strengthening of its credibility.

Life science competences will never cease to be relevant. Nonetheless, there is much to suggest that your approach and working methods are at least as decisive. Digital competences, flexibility and excellent communication skills are becoming increasingly important.

Global standards are used for identification of commercial pharmaceutical products, making it possible to increase traceability of drugs and ensure patient safety in the most efficient way. The same approach to identification has not yet been taken in the clinical trial supply chain, although clinical trials deal with severe identification complexities.

A manager with yearlong experience in drug development, Erik Carp decided to take the Clinical Project Management Diploma at Atrium. He wanted to improve his own management skills and become even better at leading the project managers working on his team.

Attracting the right employees is a critical differentiator for modern businesses today. Do you know what younger generations expect from their work life? Are you prepared to meet their requirements and if so, how do you do so without undermining your existing work culture?

What is it about your organization that attracts new talent to help you stay in the lead? Businesses in Life Science are increasingly challenged to rethink traditional business models and reinvent themselves while new technologies emerge and vast amounts of data change the general perception of health.

Bringing new knowledge into action and have it work for the organisation is just as important as acquiring it in the first place. Going back to school as an adult, even for just one day, is an active decision that requires you to take full responsibility. How you show up, your expectations and your ability to be fully present determines how much of an impact your new knowledge will have.

This was a term coined by a general practitioner, who in 1989 wrote an article in the Danish broad sheet newspaper, Politiken. The term was used to label what we now know as pharma consultants. The article provides an amusing perspective on how far collaboration between HCPs and the industry has come in 30 years.

As from 15 November 2019 to Q4 2020 all Atrium courses will be moved to Søhuset Conference Center in Hørsholm

Learn why project management training improves your planning and execution skills

Learn what we do to set a high standard and get a few tips on how you can benefit even more from your training

3 things you can expect from the future of healthcare

Come along for a day at our Clinical Project Management Programme and experience how different learning styles create the optimal balance between theory, practice, discussion and reflection.

We have interviewed two of our “old” students, professionals in the field of Regulatory Affairs, to learn why you should do it and what will get you through.

Christoffer von Sehested, Director eClinical at Klifo A/S explains what he belives is the key to success

Learn how Head of Regulatory Affairs at Merck Group keeps up with the changes in his field

Significant changes are happening in the Life Science Industry these years. Are you as curious as we are to know who your future colleague is?

To help you achieve a fuller, more advanced career in the life sciences

Meet Bettina Lindharth Madsen and learn how her commitment to lifelong learning has unfolded during her career

We want to ensure a contemporary and up to date market acceess education

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Peter Mose, Partner at HEGELUND & MOSE, explains how you become a successful lobbyist in life science

See what other Market Access course participants have gained from our courses.

Our Pharma Consultant Programme (Lægemiddelkonsulentuddannelsen) has been updated to ensure up to date content that is easily applicable to your everyday work life.

Learn what impact it has on your education

Last week we invited 60 of Atrium's teachers and course leaders to the first workshop on how to create good learning experiences

This very March a new version of our well-known GCP diploma course emerged. Read how a new approach can help bridge the gap between professionals involved in clinical trials

Christian Vinding Thomsen, partner at Bech-Bruun Law Firm, on this commonly overlooked pitfall for pharmaceutical companies

This fall Atrium launches a brand new Diploma in Clinical Project Management

Get insights from one of the leading recruiters in Life Science and learn her best tips and tricks on how you stay attractive in a competitive market.

Even organizations who prioritize education sometimes struggle with the implementation. See what your colleagues in the industry do to implement learnings.

Every good networker has a story to tell. We’ve had a conversation with Kjartan Bjerre-Christensen about his route to becoming a “fairly decent” networker.

Do you plan your networking efforts? Learn why networking expert Simone Lemming Andersen thinks you should.

Most professionals acknowledge the importance of a strong network. Do you?

Camilla Johansen loves her job and she thrives at her workplace. That is a result of many factors one of which is education.

We’ve asked one of our teachers what he considers a successful learning experience, how he plans his teaching, and what his many years’ of teaching have taught him.

Learn why Kate Kahr, Senior Therapy Specialist at Gilead, attended last week’s Market Access course.

As with so many other areas in life it is a matter of priority. Your skills are our priority. Are they also your priority?

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We have asked Christophe Duret, General Manager at Novo Nordisk Scandinavia AB, about current trends. See his advice on how to ensure ongoing upgrade of your skills.