Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Pharmaceutical Automation (PGDPA/EDPA)

Automation and robotics breakthroughs have allowed the pharmaceutical industry to increase the speed and accuracy of business operations such as filling, packaging, and inspection. Automation can help pharmaceutical companies meet demanding regulatory and compliance standards while also lowering operational costs. Automation is growing increasingly important in developed as well as developing countries for project success. This program emphasizes the vitality of Pharmaceutical Automation, which is crucial for international acceptance in the research and development domain. To assist students in clarifying concepts, theoretical discussions of the principles of more integrated and coherent use of computerized information in the drug and product development process are provided in the course.

In recent years, the pharmaceutical business has gone through a massive digital transformation. As technology advances, pharmaceutical companies are preparing and equipping themselves to incorporate technological advances into their existing processes. The pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on information technology standards for evolving operating procedures, with R&D and production heavily dependent on a technological framework. Furthermore, the process is less monotonous and repayable, as well as precise and uniform in terms of terminology, taxonomy, and mass customization. Artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, big data analytics, and data science advancements have totally altered the way automation proceeds.

This program will enable the participants to:

• Oversee the modern pharmaceutical industry and its significant modification changes due to the advancement of technologies.
• Gain a comprehensive knowledge on the critical pharma business domais from drug discovery, product research and development, clinical trials, quality testing, marketing and distribution, pharmacovigilance and safety monitoring, and finally data management .
• Guide in the expansion of technological startups, device new patents with the expiration of multiple significant patents, accelerate interorganizational partnerships, and a viable regulatory environment are all fueling pharmaceutical industry innovation.
• Promote technology breakthroughs and innovation in pharmaceutical in order to fulfill expanding healthcare demands.
• Strategize Pharmaceutical Automation as it is considered to be the future of industry due to reduced cost, error reduction and improved quality of process. It promotes the experts to face the real world issues by implementing the skills of Lab Automation.
• Develop approaches for reduction in errors which saves millions of revenue for pharmaceutical and biomedicine companies. By encompassing new technologies, labs can ensure they comply with health and safety regulations and avoid potential non-compliance.

Module 1: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Automation and its needs

Module 2: Automated Analytical and Bioanalytical Techniques- Instrumentation, Utilities, Designs and models

Module 3: Automated Drug Discovery Laboratory Systems

Module 4: Automation in Product Research and Development

Module 5: Automation in Clinical Laboratory Systems (Virtual Clinical Trial)

Module 6: Automation in Manufacturing and Robotics

Module 7: Pharmaceutical Process Automation

Module 8: Automated Quality Testing Laboratories

Module 9: Automated Biotechnology Laboratory System

Module 10: Software Based Solution- LIMS, LIS and PDES

Module 11: Automation in computer systems (CSV and CSA)

Module 12: Automation in Documentation and Data Management

Module 13: Automation in Marketing, Supply Chain and Inventory Management

Module 14: Automation in Safety Reporting Techniques and Pharmacovigilance

Module 15: Automation in operational and digital information technologies used in Pharma (AI, Machine Learning, Cloud technology, big data, block chain, ERP, EAM, MES, SCM, IoT, etc.)

Module 16:Regulatory Requirements for Pharmaceutical Automation (Indian and International Perspective)

Module 17:Industry Based Case Studies in Pharmaceutical Automation

Module 18: Capstone Project

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Part-time (Online Live Classes) for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the program, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the program. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded of Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Pharmaceutical Automation by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules, Part-time (Online Live Classes) or face-to-face classes (Regular mode), elaborate program material, self-assessment assignments would be provided by the Institute. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

Pharmaceutical automation is becoming more popular, especially as leaders seek methods to improve operational efficiency and help gain an edge in an increasingly competitive industry.

Clinical trials are critical for establishing products safety and efficacy in the real world. Technological advances have significantly altered how many clinical trials are conducted. Participants can often provide updates via smartphone applications rather than travelling to physical places to check in with people overseeing the trial. Sensors connected to the internet of things (IoT) can gather real-time data on a patient's vital signs or other parameters.

Many pharmaceutical automation products specifically make accurate data collection and storage simpler. Workflow automation can help reduce errors and increase efficiency. Companies can reduce laboratory overhead costs by shortening the time it takes to conduct data entry and other manual processes. One of the reasons people are so interested in using pharmaceutical automation to enhance their pharmacovigilance efforts is because of this.

Many pharmaceutical automation products specifically make accurate data collection and storage. Workflow automation can help reduce errors and increase efficiency. Companies can reduce laboratory overhead costs by shortening the time it takes to conduct data entry and other manual processes. One of the reasons people are so interested in using pharmaceutical automation to enhance their pharmacovigilance efforts is because of this.

Decision-makers should consider a tailored strategy to implementing automation across organisations. This could imply concentrating on known weaknesses or determining how automation works into organisational goals. It is also essential to establish an automation budget and select metrics to track. Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) can help leaders determine whether their investments are paying off or whether they need to make additional changes to improve results.

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