Learn at your own pace: Successfully Managing Underperformance in the Workplace
Learn at your own pace: Successfully Managing Underperformance in the Workplace
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In today's complex business environment, robust commercial contract knowledge is essential for enhancing contract resilience, minimising legal exposure and securing competitive advantage. Our specialised programmes develop the strategic drafting, negotiation and risk management capabilities that distinguish exceptional commercial professionals from their peers.
Effective commercial management drives organisational success by optimising contract performance, mitigating risks, and building strategic partnerships that deliver sustainable value. Our comprehensive training portfolio equips professionals with essential skills in contract administration, negotiation, legal compliance, and supply chain management to excel in today's competitive business environment.
Corporate strategy forms the backbone of successful organisations, determining how businesses navigate complexity, create value, and maintain competitive advantage in an ever-evolving marketplace. Our comprehensive corporate strategy programmes equip leaders with essential frameworks for governance, risk management, compliance, and strategic decision-making across all organisational levels.
From regulatory compliance and clinical research to pharmacovigilance and manufacturing excellence, the pharmaceutical sector demands specialised knowledge across multiple interconnected disciplines. IPI Academy's pharmaceutical training programmes provide industry professionals with the expertise needed to meet stringent regulatory requirements, ensure patient safety, and maintain competitive advantage in this rapidly evolving field.
GxP represents the fundamental framework of good practice guidelines that ensure quality, safety, and efficacy across all aspects of pharmaceutical and life sciences operations. From manufacturing and clinical research to distribution and data management, mastering GxP principles is essential for professionals seeking to maintain regulatory compliance and deliver products that protect public health.
Clinical research excellence demands mastery of evolving regulations, emerging technologies, and quality management systems that ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. Our comprehensive clinical research training portfolio equips professionals with essential skills spanning GCP requirements, data integrity, digital innovation, and project management methodologies.
Regulatory affairs forms the backbone of successful pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology operations, ensuring products meet stringent global compliance standards whilst navigating complex approval pathways. IPI Academy's comprehensive regulatory training equips professionals with essential expertise to drive market access strategies and maintain compliance across diverse international markets.
Vigilance training ensures professionals can effectively monitor and manage safety risks across pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetic products throughout their lifecycle. From signal detection and risk assessment to regulatory compliance and quality management systems, vigilance expertise is essential for protecting public health.
Reinsurance remains the cornerstone of global insurance stability, enabling insurers to manage risk exposure whilst maintaining competitive market positions. Mastering reinsurance principles, from fundamental industry mechanics to advanced contract management and claims resolution, is essential for insurance professionals seeking to drive strategic business decisions.
The biopharmaceutical industry represents one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors in healthcare, where cutting-edge science meets life-saving treatments. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with essential knowledge spanning biotechnology fundamentals, regulatory compliance, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies like CRISPR and nanoparticles.
Animal health regulatory expertise forms the cornerstone of successful veterinary pharmaceutical development, from initial product conception through market approval and beyond. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with the practical knowledge and regulatory insight essential for navigating complex approval processes across global markets.
Successfully navigating the intellectual property landscape demands expertise spanning patent law, strategic planning, risk management, and international best practices. Our comprehensive training portfolio develops the multifaceted skills and practical knowledge that IP professionals need to protect innovations and drive business value.
Medical device development demands expertise across complex regulatory landscapes, clinical evaluation protocols, and evolving technological innovations. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with essential knowledge spanning global regulations, quality management systems, and cutting-edge areas including AI, software validation, and sustainable design practices.
In today's rapidly evolving business environment, exceptional leadership and strategic acumen separate high-performing organisations from their competitors. Our expert-led programmes equip professionals with proven methodologies in team leadership, strategic decision-making, and business transformation to excel in challenging commercial environments.
The ability to lead effectively, think strategically and negotiate successfully distinguishes exceptional legal professionals from their peers. These critical competencies enable practitioners to manage complex stakeholder relationships, drive business outcomes and position themselves as indispensable strategic advisors within their organisations.
As energy markets evolve rapidly towards sustainability targets, legal professionals need cutting-edge expertise in contract structuring and regulatory frameworks. Our energy law courses provide practical skills in drafting, negotiation, and compliance across traditional and renewable energy sectors.
Medical writing forms the backbone of pharmaceutical development and scientific communication, requiring precise documentation skills for regulatory submissions, peer-reviewed publications, and consumer health materials. Our comprehensive training portfolio covers everything from clinical trial protocols to grant proposals, ensuring professionals can communicate complex medical information with clarity and regulatory compliance.
Effective leadership in life sciences requires unique skills to navigate complex regulatory environments whilst driving innovation and managing diverse teams. Our comprehensive leadership and management programmes equip professionals with the strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and practical tools essential for success in this demanding industry.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising life sciences by enhancing drug development, improving clinical trial efficiency, and transforming regulatory compliance across pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Master the essential AI applications, regulatory frameworks, and practical implementation strategies driving innovation in modern healthcare.
Professional excellence in facilities, health and safety management requires mastery of complex regulations, strategic planning capabilities, and practical implementation skills across diverse workplace scenarios. IPI Academy's training portfolio develops the comprehensive expertise professionals need to manage risk effectively, ensure compliance, and create resilient operational environments.
Medical technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, driven by digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability imperatives that are reshaping healthcare delivery. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with the critical knowledge needed to navigate regulatory compliance, emerging technologies, and innovative manufacturing processes that define modern medical device development.
In today's dynamic workplace, exceptional management requires mastery of both traditional leadership principles and contemporary challenges such as remote team dynamics, employee wellbeing, and organisational resilience. Our expertly designed training programmes provide practical, evidence-based approaches to developing the complete skill set modern managers need to lead effectively and drive sustainable business success.
Master the legal frameworks governing data protection, digital assets, and emerging technologies that are reshaping professional practice across all sectors. Our comprehensive training programmes provide practical insights into GDPR compliance, AI regulation, blockchain law, and digital intellectual property protection for modern legal challenges.
Successful project management requires mastery of both technical methodologies and interpersonal leadership skills to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and competing demands. Our comprehensive training portfolio addresses the full spectrum of project management competencies, from foundational techniques through advanced stakeholder management strategies.
Navigate the intricate landscape of intellectual property rights with confidence through comprehensive copyright and licensing expertise. Understanding these fundamental frameworks is crucial for protecting creative assets and maximising commercial value in today's content-driven economy.
The fast-evolving world of media and entertainment presents unique legal challenges – from intellectual property and licensing to digital rights management and talent agreements. As content continues to cross borders and platforms at lightning speed, it’s essential for industry professionals to stay ahead of these developments. While the courses in this category are aimed primarily at legal professionals and rights management experts looking to move more specifically into the media and entertainment industry, the courses will also provide valuable insights for producers, filmmakers and writers; publishers, broadcasters and distributors; and performers wanting a clearer understanding of the legal side of their roles.
Strong financial management capabilities distinguish exceptional leaders from their peers, driving both personal career advancement and organisational prosperity. IPI Academy delivers practical training in financial analysis, credit control, and commercial strategy tailored for professionals across diverse industries.
The ability to communicate with impact and present with confidence has never been more critical in our interconnected business world. Our comprehensive programmes combine time-tested principles with contemporary techniques, developing professionals' capacity to engage diverse audiences, deliver compelling messages, and achieve their communication objectives.
The cosmetics industry operates within a complex regulatory landscape that demands rigorous safety monitoring and compliance expertise. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with essential knowledge in cosmetovigilance, regulatory requirements, and safety standards to ensure market success and consumer protection.
Effective people management combines strategic HR expertise with genuine care for employee wellbeing, creating organisations where both business performance and human potential flourish. Our comprehensive HR and wellbeing programmes equip professionals with the essential skills to navigate complex employment challenges whilst fostering cultures that prioritise mental health and employee engagement.
Personal development is the cornerstone of professional success, encompassing the essential skills and mindset shifts that transform individual potential into measurable achievement. Our comprehensive programmes address critical areas including leadership development, entrepreneurship, time management, and performance enhancement to help professionals thrive in today's dynamic workplace.
Success in telecommunications requires more than technical knowledge - it demands a deep understanding of business strategy, market dynamics, and emerging technologies. Our specialised training programmes provide the comprehensive skill set that high-performing telecoms professionals need to thrive.
Mastering the art of sales and marketing is fundamental to driving sustainable business growth and competitive advantage in today's dynamic marketplace. Our comprehensive training programmes equip professionals with proven strategies across digital marketing, pricing, customer acquisition, and sales management to transform business performance.
Overall, I am satisfied with the course, which was very interesting. I really enjoyed the exercise sections, as it allowed us to test ourselves and be fully engaged in the discussion.
15 May 2026
Overall, this was a clear and informative course with an engaging speaker. It provided practical, applicable insights and has increased my confidence in using AI in my day to day work.
14 May 2026
The Impact of AI on Commercial Contract Drafting: Opportunities, Risks and Best Practices
My main objective was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges associated with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). I was particularly interested in acquiring practical knowledge regarding its application and implementation standards in Europe. The presenters successfully shared valuable, real-world information that will be applicable to my current role.
13 May 2026
I expected to update myself on GCP, and I believe the objective was achieved. Even though it was a remote course, I think the information was conveyed well.
13 May 2026
Overall very good. Very experienced speakers with different experience and expertise that was complementary to one another.
12 May 2026
All great, will recommend to my colleagues and have already done so!
12 May 2026
Good slides, and lots of real life examples which was very helpful.
11 May 2026
I wanted to have a refresh on the regulatory requirements and yes I acheived this.
7 May 2026
A Practical Approach to Developing the CMC Package for Veterinary Pharmaceutical Products
She (speaker) was very engaging and informative and took the time to address all questions.
7 May 2026
Enlightening and educational. Very useful in my day to day job knowing the contract updates and practical knowledge from experienced professionals. Was looking for an update on recent legal and adjudication cases. The course accomplished my expectations. Will be keen for a follow up course next year.
7 May 2026
Arun Singh (Prof) OBE, FRSA is an international lawyer and consultant to an international law firm. He was formerly a partner and head of commercial law at KPMG Legal and partner at Masons (now Pinsent Masons).
Arun has advised on disputes and collaborations in a wide range of jurisdictions including Europe, countries in West and East Africa, India, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Libya, Jordan, Syria, the US, Caribbean, Russia, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, Thailand and Singapore. Arun is cited and ranked in the Chambers Guide to the world’s leading lawyers. He concentrates on international investment, joint ventures, licensing of technology, research and development, M&A, energy, outsourcing and corporate governance in developed and emerging markets; he also handles international legal risk management matters. Arun advises a range of international organisations and is a visiting professor in International Business, Leadership and Negotiations at Salford University Business School, senior associate at Oxford University’s Institute of Legal Practice and teaches international leadership and negotiations at the University of Cambridge. He has facilitated programmes in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US.
He is a recognised corporate educator and a non-executive director of two international investment companies – one of which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, chairing the Audit Committee and Investment Committee.
He was appointed an OBE by HM the Queen in January 1999 for services to international trade, investment and intercultural management. Arun is an editor and contributor to a number of publications including Business and Contract Law (a Thorogood Special Report) and How to Lead Smart People – Leadership for Professionals (Profile Books) (recommended reading in the big four corporate advisory firms and basis for the popular international Coursera MOOC, University of London course 'Stepping Up: Leading Others').He is also a facilitator for company programmes and an experienced speaker at international corporate conferences.
Graham Boyd, Founder & CEO Evolutesix, is CEO, serial entrepreneur, particle physicist, disruptive innovator and author of Rebuild. Graham has 15 years experience in adaptive organisation and adaptive leadership practice. He innovates and transforms business systems so as to create antifragile, regenerative businesses using his methodology. He also consults to multinationals and startups on harnessing conflict to drive their own regeneration.
Dr. Samaa Al Tabbah holds a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and a Pharm D. in Clinical Pharmacy from the Lebanese American University (LAU). After graduation, Dr. Al Tabbah held a position as a chief pharmacist at the World Health Organization (WHO), Beirut office. At a later stage, she established a pharmacy in Beirut, where she served as a community pharmacist for over 6 years. Dr. Al Tabbah is a strong supporter of the Children’s Cancer Center in Lebanon where she served as a volunteer for 4 years. She also acts as a consultant and mentor at the Egypt Scholars Inc. and the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF) where she works closely with mentees providing them with concrete clinical and research skills that allow them to identify new research topics, discover new techniques, and pursue a strong career development plan.
Through her work, she has been involved in clinical research; more specifically, in training workshops carried out at the national and international level, in the delivery of sessions on different aspects of the conduct of clinical research, as well as in the conduction of different international clinical research projects. She is the author of many scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals as well as a book titled “The Clinical Research Process from Initiation to Publication”. She is an editorial member of two peer-reviewed scientific journals. She is an Assistant Professor at University Institute for Nursing (Lebanese Red Cross), where she delivers Pharmacology, Microbiology and, Public Health, Community Health, and Clinical Research courses. She was lately appointed as the Global Pharmacovigilance Society Ambassador of Lebanon where she also acts as an acting board member of the society.
Dr Laura Brown is an independent QA and training consultant and director of the MSc in Clinical Research at Cardiff University’s School of Pharmacy. Laura has many years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, working for companies including GSK, Hoechst Marion Roussel, Good Clinical Research Practices and Phoenix International. She has worked as a clinical research manager, audit director and as head of a training department and is an international expert on regulatory requirements in clinical research. She was Chair of the Institute of Clinical Research GCP Forum for six years and writes regularly on clinical research regulatory requirements. She has written several articles on the requirements of the EU Clinical Trial Regulation, the impact of Brexit on clinical trials and the ICH GCP R2 guideline.
Graeme Ladds, Director of PharSafer, has over 30 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He began his career in 1989 at Ashbourne Pharmaceuticals as Head of Drug Safety & Medical Information, before going on to become Head of Global Pharmacovigilance at Shire Pharmaceuticals.
He later founded his consultancy and specialist CRO, PharSafer Associates Ltd, where he has supported companies in establishing pharmacovigilance systems, conducting audits across Europe and the USA, developing SOPs, acting as a QP, and supporting regulatory inspections.
Since 1994, Graeme has also been involved in the monitoring of medical devices, including drug–device combinations, structural devices and electrical medical devices. His experience spans clinical trials and global device vigilance, alongside pharmacovigilance activities across both clinical development and post-marketing phases.
Catherine Hurst BSc(Hons), CIMDip, PgDL, is an independent consultant in the contract and commercial fields. She was formerly a Commercial Manager at BAe Systems, following previous contract/commercial roles with GEC and Siemens. She has extensive practical experience of bid management, contract drafting and negotiation, contract and subcontract management as well as commercial risk management, both with UK and overseas customers and suppliers, in the private and public sectors.
She is a highly experienced trainer, having a style which brings a subject to life, creating interest and stimulating the enthusiasm of delegates. She combines academic best practice with real world experience.
She lecturers Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) diploma, levels 4, 5 & 6 at Chichester college. As well as being a member of CIPS, Catherine has a degree in Management Studies, a Chartered Institute of Marketing diploma and more recently achieved a distinction in her Common Professional Examination (CPE)/Post-grad diploma in law, winning the prize for the highest achieving student in the contract law module.
Catherine has successfully provided training to organisations across a wide variety of industries, including:
Transport / utilities / energy / construction / engineering / IT / telecons: Network Rail, ScotRail, Balfour Beatty, London Underground, Westinghouse Springfields Fuels, General Dynamics, Siemens, Metronet, Thales, ABB, Hitachi, Jungheinrich, Honeywell, PALL Europe, Senior Aerospace BWT, RES (Renewable Energy Systems), AGI, Silvertown, QinetiQ, Clyde Pumps / Weir Pumps, Scottish Power, NCOC (North Caspian Operating Company), Computacentre, CISCO, BT, United Utilities
Health / pharmaceutical / education: Nuffield Health, Surrey PCT, Bristol Myers-Squibb, Newcastle University, Exeter University
Public: Forensic Science Services, Office for National Statistics, DARA (Defence Aviation Repair Agency), Metropolitan Police
Charity: Phoenix Futures, Homegroup
Retail: Co-op
Nikolaj Sørensen holds a MSc in biology and PhD in microbial ecology form the University of Copenhagen. He has worked with microbiomics for 10 years, both executing and leading laboratory and bioinformatic efforts, and has authored several papers on the subject and worked on several clinical trials. Currently, Nikolaj Sørensen focuses on bringing microbiomics into medicine, facilitating that process from a QA perspective.
Mohammed Alkattan earned a BSc in Applied Chemistry in 2009 from Damascus University then worked as a Quality Control in Oubri Pharma. He then pursued an MSc in Drug Chemistry from the University of Newcastle, UK. After that, he was appointed as research scientist between AstraZeneca and University of Nottingham to develop novel nanoparticles for drug delivery. In 2015, he started his PhD in Polymer Chemistry between University of Edinburgh and University of Glasgow where novel monomers and polymers were developed for biomedical applications. In 2018, he led the development, scale up and manufacturing of nanoparticles for drug delivery application at OxSonics – Oxford. Dr Alkattan gained massive experience on the development of nanoparticles for clinical applications in terms of challenges scale up, stability, function, toxicity and regulation. Dr Alkattan is now the leading the research and development of wound dressings at Gentell.
His diverse educational background equips him with a unique perspective and a broad range of skills, making him a valuable asset in the field of polymer chemistry and drug delivery.
He is also a regular reviewer for many high-impact journals.
Richard Cook is
Managing Director of PICC Solutions. He was previously Head of
Technical Adjusting at Charles
Taylor Insurance Services and Head of Reinsurance at Xchanging Claims
Services. He has over 37 years insurance claims experience in the
Lloyd’s and London Insurance Company Market; joining Xchanging from a
specialist Reinsurance Lloyd’s Managing Agency, where
he was the Group Claims Manager. He has served on numerous major London
Market claims committees and has appeared as a Fact Witness in coverage
litigation before various United States Federal and State Courts. He
has acted as an Expert Witness on London Market
Claims Practice in the United States Federal Court in New York and in
the High Court in London.
Phillippa Rowe, senior partner of independent reinsurance consultants Phillippa Ross & Co., has over 30 years experience of insurance and reinsurance claims in Lloyd’s and the London market and internationally. She began her reinsurance career with 15 years with the Kiln group at Lloyd’s. She currently acts as arbitrator, mediator, expert witness and technical consultant in a wide range of claims, wordings and market practice matters and writes, lectures and provides training courses on similar subjects.
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