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The Pharma, Life Sciences & Leadership Fellowship

Designed specifically for the Kingdom of Saudi Arbia, in collaboration with local experts and SmartHealth, our Pharma & Leadership Fellowship is designed to propel your career in the global pharmaceutical industry.

Structured Learning

Master key pharma skills in 8 weeks through expert-led modules on pharmaceutical functions.

Group / Individual Project

Gain practical experience by working individually or in a diverse team under a mentor to launch a hypothetical drug.

Career Support

Access job placement services and resources to support you in transitioning smoothly into pharmaceutical roles.

Demo Day

Fellows on a country-specific cohort will showcase their projects to a panel of industry leaders.

Networking & Industry Connections

Meet and learn from pharmaceutical leaders to guide and mentor you in your pharma career.

Alumni Network

Join our thriving BiteLabs alumni network for ongoing support and career opportunities.
Training the Saudi Workfoce to lead Life Sciences, Globally!

Our Local Partners

Working in collaboration with Dr Waddah and the team at SmartHealth, we are proud to announce the launch of our Pharma Fellowship for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Our sole purpose is to upskill and accelerate the growth of the pharma and life sciences industry throughout the Kingdom and globally.
Dr Waddah Albassam
Founder & CEO
Senior Radiologist, Chief Executive, Expert in Saudi Health & Digital Health in the Governmental and private sectors.
Tamer Hassib
Business Unit Head at SmartHealth Medical Company
Over 14 years of experience in the healthcare sector, I am a dynamic and result-oriented Business Unit Head at SmartHealth Medical Company, a leading provider of innovative and high-quality medical solutions.

Apply for the KSA Pharma & Leadership Fellowship cohort

Winter 2025: January, 2025

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2024
Curriculum

What you'll learn through the
KSA Pharma, Life Sciences & Leadership Fellowship


Gain expertise in digital health over an 8-week Fellowship combining highly engaging live virtual sessions conducted every week with industry led projects and global networking opportunities.

Week 1: Mindset, Leadership & Emotional Intelligence (Riyadh)

This module covers leadership, emotional intelligence, and project management from a global perspective. Through global group projects, from start to finish, participants gain practical experience in managing diverse teams, applying emotional intelligence in cross-cultural leadership, and overcoming international challenges to achieve goals.

Foundational knowledge of the global pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on KSA and GCC
Leadership skills enhancement
Emotional intelligence application
Initiation of group project work
Week 2: Biopharma and HealthTech in Pharma (Remote)

This session delves into the integration of biopharma and healthtech within the pharmaceutical industry. It explores how biotechnological advancements and digital health technologies are revolutionising drug development, patient diagnostics, and treatment monitoring. The module examines case studies of successful biopharma and healthtech collaborations, highlighting the role of data analytics, AI, and wearable technology in enhancing drug efficacy and patient care.

Insights into biopharma and healthtech
Knowledge of data analytics and AI in enhancing healthcare
Learn the latest innovations in patient care and drug development
Understand the regulatory frameworks for healthtech
Week 3: Drug Discovery, Preclinical Development and Clinical Trial Design

This module explores the drug life cycle's initial stages, including Drug Discovery and Preclinical Development, and proceeds to detail Clinical Trial Design. It emphasises the journey from identifying potential therapeutic compounds to the critical planning and execution of clinical trials. This comprehensive approach underlines the significance of ethical considerations, regulatory compliance, and the integration of technology in streamlining trial processes, ensuring data integrity, and safeguarding patient safety, offering a holistic view of drug development from conception to clinical evaluation.

Understanding of the drug development process
Knowledge of clinical trial design and execution
Skills in data management and analysis
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for clinical trials
Week 4: Drug Life Cycle (Regulatory Affairs, Drug Approval and Launch) & Mindset (Remote)

This module offers an overview of pharmaceutical regulations, concentrating on drug approval processes around the globe. It details the role of regulatory affairs in drug development, including marketing authorisation submissions, agency interactions, and compliance importance throughout the drug's lifecycle. Additionally, it addresses post-approval obligations, amendments, and regulatory document management.

Understanding of global regulatory environments
Knowledge of the drug approval process
Skills in regulatory strategy and documentation
Insight into post-approval regulatory obligations
Week 5: Patient Safety, Medical Affairs, and Communication (Remote)

This module examines the crucial role of medical affairs in pharmaceutical companies, focusing on their involvement in scientific communication, medical education, and stakeholder engagement. It teaches how to effectively communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients, and regulatory bodies. The module also covers strategies for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

In-depth understanding of the medical affairs function
Advanced communication skills for complex scientific information
Bridging clinical research with commercial strategies
Expertise in stakeholder management and relationship building
Week 6: Health Economics & Market Access and Pricing (Remote)

This module introduces health economics and market access, key to pharmaceutical product commercialisation. It covers health economics principles, such as cost-effectiveness, budget impact analyses, and pricing strategies, and discusses reimbursement pathways and negotiations with healthcare payers. Fellows will learn about the importance of demonstrating value to stakeholders and using health economic data in market access strategies. The module also highlights global variations in healthcare systems and market access requirements.

Solid grounding in health economics principles and applications
Strategies for successful market access and product positioning
Knowledge of pricing, reimbursement, and healthcare policies
Skills in addressing economic challenges in the healthcare sector
Week 7: Pharmaceutical Omnichannel Marketing & Sales (Remote)

This module delves into marketing and selling pharmaceutical products, highlighting product positioning, brand management, and campaign development for various stakeholders. It examines digital and traditional sales strategies, ethical marketing practices, regulatory compliance, and the influence of market access on marketing strategies. Fellows will learn about pharmaceutical sales dynamics and customer relationship management's significance.

Knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing strategies
Understanding of sales tactics and digital marketing
Skills in brand and customer relationship management
Insight into ethical and regulatory considerations
Week 8: Pharma & Life Sciences Summit event (Riyadh)

The final week culminates with our BiteLabs: Pharma and Life Sciences Summit event, where we host the pharma and life sciences industry, topical panel discussions and an oppertunity for our fellows to  present the individual and/or group projects they have been working on during their 8 weeks fellowship programme.

Our summit event is a great opportunity for our fellows to become a part of the Pharma and Life Sciences industry by networking and raising their profiles amongst the top industry leaders.

You will ralso eceive your certificates and be formally initiated into the BiteLabs Pharma & LifeSciences Alumni Community.

Presenting final projects
Engaging with stakeholders
Showcasing innovation prowess
Building industry connections
World-Renowned Industry Experts

Our Advisors, Industry Leaders, Your Mentors.

The visionaries behind BiteLabs, Pharma & Leadership fellowship programme.
Konrad Dobscheutz
Healthtech Lead
Ex-National Director
NHS Innovation Accelerator
Dr. Grace Hatton
Project Management Lead
Principal Clinician
Arcturis Data
Dr. Farzad Heidari
Regulatory Affairs Co-Lead
Regulatory Affairs Manager
BAP Pharma
Dr. Faiz Shivji
Market Access & Pricing Lead
Global Commercial Strategy Director, Immuno-Oncology, Bispecifics
AstraZeneca
Dr. Romillie Cruz
Clinical Development Lead
Head of Medical Clinical Development, Senior Medical Director
Simbec-Orion
Charles Leong
Biopharma Lead
Vice President
GHO Capital
Zeinab Sulaiman
Medical Affairs Co-Lead
Global Head of Medical Transformation and Innovation
Kite Pharma
Nicolas Schmitz
Pharmaceutical Sales Lead
Senior Manager, Strategic Market Analyst
KBI BioPharma

Don’t just take our word for it

Hear from some of our amazing customers who are building faster.
"This is changing the game by empowering doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other HCPs to solve the big problems they see on the frontline, and hopefully grow these solutions into profitable companies."
Dr Vishaal Virani
Head of Health, YouTube UK & Ireland
"What an incredible 2 months it has been on this BiteLabs Healthtech fellowship!!! Truly honoured to have experienced this and now be a part of such a passionate, mission-driven Healthtech community."
Dr Nathan Robinson
Medical Doctor
"Really incredible to have been part of the first BiteLabs fellowship! We’ve learnt from some amazing leaders in the health tech space and it’s been awesome to meet and work with the other fellows."
Dr Tom Reid
Medical Doctor
"I could not have been more impressed by last night'shealthtech showcase event - the quality of the ideas and the presentations was consistently fantastic!"
Jessica Farmery
PR & Account Director, SomX
"The BiteLabs Healthtech Fellowship was jam-packed with a whirlwind of networking events and opportunities. It has been an incredible journey filled with high-quality workshops held by industry leaders, networking, and innovation."
Dr Nadia Hussain
GP, Doctor
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Pharma & Leadership Fellowship

Accelerate your career with our 8-week study programme.
Our global programme runs live on a weekly basis in the GMT+3 (KSA) timezone.
Student Discount

Winter 2025

18th January, 2025

SAR 3,600
Standard price

Winter 2025

18th January, 2025

SAR 4,500
Fellowship

Autumn 2024

2nd November – 13th January

SAR 7,150
Application Deadline:
15th October, 2024
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Fellowship + Diploma

Autumn 2024

2nd November – 13th January

SAR 9,800
Application Deadline:
15th October, 2024
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Fellowship + Diploma

BiteLabs HealthTech & Innovation Fellowship for 2025

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Reach out via email to discuss your career goals and find out if BiteLabs Pharma aligns with your professional growth plans.

Application submission

Use our easy online portal to submit your application. We recommend dedicating around 1 hour to this process.

Interview

All applicants are required to attend an interview, where you will be asked questions about your professional background, motivations for applying and what makes you an ideal candidate. This is also an opportunity for you to ask us any questions

Admission outcome

Await our decision to find out whether you have received an offer to join the programme. Timelines are available upon starting the application process

Cohort on-boarding

Join your cohort in a virtual on-boarding session.
Locations

We are Global, with a seasoning of local
to give you that perfect bite!

Experience a blend of global knowledge and local insights. Our country-specific cohorts offer online learning paired with in-person events, creating unique opportunities to connect with industry leaders.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about BiteLabs
What is the BiteLabs Pharmaceutical & Leadership Fellowship?
The BiteLabs Pharmaceutical & Leadership Fellowship is a bespoke programme for individuals seeking to acquire hands-on experience and insight into the pharmaceutical sector. It combines practical training in the pharmaceutical industry with expert-led workshops and networking events.
What are the payment options for the fellowship?
Your place on the programme is confirmed once payment is made. Bursaries are available to students and exceptional candidates. Monthly instalments are available at the discretion of our team.
How does one apply?
Admission to the Fellowship is through a selective application process, taking into account an applicant’s background and potential for contribution to and benefit from the programme. Applications for our 2024 cohort is now open.
How does one apply?
Your place on the programme is confirmed once payment is made. Bursaries are available to students and exceptional candidates. Monthly instalments are available at the discretion of our team.
Could you outline the programme structure? 
Over eight weeks, the Fellowship comprises weekly two-hour evening workshops, conducted online, with three key in-person engagements in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (available to hybrid fellows). The curriculum is designed to incrementally build knowledge and skills from foundational to complex aspects of pharma.
What is the expected time investment?
The Fellowship requires a commitment to weekly workshops and additional project work, totalling approximately 4-6 hours per week outside of the workshops, leading up to a capstone presentation on Demo Day.
Are fellows required to attend all in-person events?
Whilst attendance at in-person events is not obligatory, we strongly advocate for it to fully capitalise on the fellowship's learning and networking potential.
What networking and mentorship opportunities are available?
Participants will have numerous opportunities to engage with industry experts and peers, including mentorship sessions, collaborative projects, and networking events. Fellowship also grants access to job opportunities and a comprehensive alumni network.
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