Duration
1 year
Training structure
School of Pharmacy
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
This inter-university degree program, organized jointly with the University of Strasbourg, is based on an innovative educational structure tailored to the challenges of the industry. Candidates choose a single track—pharmacy or industry: the pharmacy track is offered at the University of Strasbourg, and the industry track at the University of Montpellier. Each track includes a core curriculum in pharmaceutical management and administration, as well as two specialized modules.
The advantages of the training program
- E-learning courses combined with hands-on training tailored to the industrial sector (in a hybrid format).
- A hackathon that allows participants to apply what they've learned in a real-world setting.
- Role-playing exercises and simulations at SANOFI’s M Lab.
- Professional experts with nationally recognized expertise.
Objectives
The current political and economic climate is leading pharmacists to enhance their management training. Indeed, the increasing complexity of procedures and the environment requires them to become more professional in their management skills.
The program is designed to provide management training for professionals and future professionals in the pharmaceutical sector. It focuses on developing skills in the areas of strategy, organizational management, human resources, and marketing, particularly within the retail pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry sectors.
Know-how and skills
Skills acquired at the end of the training:
- Know how to develop a business model and business plan.
- Create and customize dashboards.
- Recruit, manage, and lead a team.
- Manage the brand and its reputation; lead and develop the company’s organizational structure.
- Understand and know how to use platform strategies.
Organization
Knowledge assessment
Graduation is contingent upon passing the ongoing assessments (online tests for each course unit) and the final Hackathon exam.
Program
135 hours of distance learning followed by 2 days of in-person instruction
The course alternates between theoretical sessions—delivered via slideshows and videos—and hands-on activities conducted in a hybrid format. The final module consists of a simulation in a Hackathon format / practical exercises at the SANOFI MLab (2 days in person). All resources will be made available in digital format on the dedicated learning platform.
The distance learning sessions take place on a digital platform designed to provide educational support and technical assistance. The sessions will require the following from the trainee:
- access to a variety of digital resources available on the platform (99 hours of training);
- participation in hybrid virtual classes (live classes with a microphone and camera during specific time slots);
- the completion of assignments and activities (multiple-choice questions and/or submission of written work).
Details regarding the delivery of the online course will be provided before the program begins. You should have a reliable internet connection and allow time to familiarize yourself with the tools used for online learning.
Admission
Registration procedures
Applications will be accepted starting September 15, 2026
And after
Professional integration
Targeted career opportunities:
- Product Manager, Team and Project Manager in the pharmaceutical industry
- Business manager in the healthcare sector