shqa : Medical Affairs Certificate Program Module C – Scientific excellence

Medical Affairs Certificate Program Module C – Scientific excellence

Scientific excellence is critical for Medical Affairs professionals, as their role extends far beyond traditional support functions, encompassing key aspects of the clinical development process and post-approval research. A deep understanding of scientific rigor enables the effective localization of international data generation projects, ensuring that global findings are accurately adapted to the Swiss context. Conducting high-quality local studies is essential for generating robust data in Switzerland that meets publication standards, reinforcing the country’s contribution to global medical knowledge. Moreover, this expertise is crucial in the seamless transfer of science into patient care, where insights from clinical research are translated into tangible health benefits. Therefore, a dedicated training course on scientific excellence is indispensable for empowering Medical Affairs professionals to excel in these responsibilities. 

  • Scientific knowledge and understanding 
  • Data generation in Switzerland 
  • Transfer of science into patient care

After completion of this module, the participants will have the following … 

  • Knowledge and understanding 
    • Clinical development process & post-approval research -Swiss specific aspects of company-internal headquarter processes 
    • Design and conduct of data generation projects in Switzerland 
      • Legal basics in human research 
      • Swissethics / Swissmedic 
      • Stakeholder / patients / public involvement & GCP 
    • Publication of generated data 
  • And are able to apply in their job 
    • Shaping the role of a local MA organization in the clinical development process & post-approval research 
    • Localization of international data generation / local studies 
    • Generating data in Switzerland that can be published 
    • Transfer of science into patient care - "from science to patient care" 
  • The following related topics/skills are also cross-referenced to other modules 
    • Presentation of complex data, module B Medical communication & presentation 
    • Swiss regulatory environment, module A Swiss healthcare system

Medical Affairs Certificate Program Module C – Scientific excellence
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Date

Scientific excellence: Part 1:
Thursday, January 22, 2026
09.00 - 17.30

Seminar

Hotel Sedartis
Bahnhofstrasse 16, 8800 Thalwil

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Mit dem Zug
2 Gehminuten vom Bahnhof Thalwil

Mit dem Auto
Parkplätze sind im Hotel Sedartis verfügbar

Scientific excellence: Part 2:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
08.30 - 12.00

Live webinar


Language

English

Course type

Seminar

Location

Hotel Sedartis
Bahnhofstrasse 16, 8800 Thalwil

Map

Mit dem Zug
2 Gehminuten vom Bahnhof Thalwil

Mit dem Auto
Parkplätze sind im Hotel Sedartis verfügbar

Cost per person (excl. VAT)

CHF 1'470 .– (for shqa members)

CHF 2'220 .– (for non-members)

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Certificate Program

This seminar is part of the Medical Affairs certificate program.

To the certificate course
Contact persons

Rebecca Siegmann

+41 41 500 07 86

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Carla Roos

+41 41 500 07 83

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A practice-oriented, cross-company Medical Affairs education is rare — SHQA is filling this gap. The certificate program content provides me with hands-on examples and strategies for my daily job. Furthermore, the interactive sessions with expert instructors fostered a collaborative learning environment that I greatly appreciated.

Sandra Maamari, Medical Advisor / Bayer (Schweiz) AG

Participant Seminar "Medical Affairs Certificate Program"

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