Introduction to various communication fields using real life examples from pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Organizational and cultural specificities, social competence, personality, thinking styles, emotions, conflict management, negotiation & intervention techniques, difficult conversations. The course allows students to apply soft skills in their professional careers.

This course provides an overview over the concepts and processes employed in today's drug discovery and development. It has an introductory character but will also provide more detailed insights employing real life examples. The course combines lectures and interactive elements which require active participation of the students.