A new postgraduate certificate programme in Singapore aims to meet the increasing demand for clinical research talent in Asia. The programme stems from a partnership between PAREXEL International Corporation and the National University of Singapore (NUS), through the NUS Academy of GxP Excellence (NUSAGE) of its Department of Pharmacy.

The 10-week Postgraduate Certificate in Good Clinical Practice will cover topics such as drug development processes, regulatory affairs and conducting clinical research. According to Dr Albert Siu, Vice President, Learning and Development, PAREXEL International, course graduates will be empowered to make a difference in the delivery of innovative new treatments to patients. The programme will also equip clinical development professionals with critical skills to translate research into quality healthcare solutions for patients.

“NUSAGE is glad to partner PAREXEL to enable the next generation of clinical development professionals to effectively and efficiently move research out of the laboratory into clinical studies – ultimately to bring significant life-saving treatments to patients in Asia and around the world,” said Associate Professor Chan Sui Yung, Head of the Department of Pharmacy, NUS.