Online Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Compliance

Drexel University Kline School of Law’s online Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory Compliance is designed for those who need a comprehensive knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks surrounding the field of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, marketing, and sales. The program combines a core curriculum of legal compliance, risk assessment, and data privacy with an in-depth study of how industry regulators (like the Food and Drug Administration) approach regulation around the research, development, sales, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices.

What is a Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs in Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals?

The goal of a graduate certificate in regulatory affairs is to help you gain a working knowledge of the legal and compliance frameworks of a specific industry. This online program is designed to help you navigate the complex regulatory world of the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. The core courses of the five-course, 15-credit certificate cover compliance foundational skills such as auditing, investigation, and risk management. You can then choose three electives on topics such as Food and Drug Law, Information Privacy Law, or Legal Regulations of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales and Marketing Practices.

Online Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Compliance Program Features

• Completely online format lets you learn when it’s convenient for you
• Take classes on a full-time or part-time basis
• Learn from the nationally recognized faculty at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law
• Classes are highly interactive and allow you to engage (and network) with your professors and classmates
• Utilize the Kline Graduate Programs Virtual Career Office which is dedicated to helping you reach your career goals via access to job postings, a virtual career classroom, and one-on-one coaching with faculty and alumni
• Beginning in the Fall of 2022, the Kline School of Law’s fully online degree and certificate programs will be offered on the 10-week Quarter system and will no longer be offered on the 14-week Semester system. Students who start before Fall 2022 will transfer their credits to the quarter program. For questions, please contact lawadmissions@drexel.edu.

Archived Webinars

• Online Open House: MLS and Legal Studies Certificates
• Strategic Challenges Facing the Pharmaceutical Industry
  
  

What Jobs Can I Get With a Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Certificate?

The Kline School of Law certificate program prepares you for roles throughout the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. Common job titles within this field include:

• Clinical Research Associate
• Medical Device Auditor
• Medical Device Sales Representative
• Pharmaceutical Compliance Officer
• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
• Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Officer
• Regulatory Compliance Officer

What Are the Salary Expectations for Jobs in the Pharmaceutical Industry?

Salary expectations for roles within the pharmaceutical and medical device industry vary based on exact titles, locations, etc. However, here are some common salaries and job titles to give you an idea of what to expect:

*Data from O*Net

Related Programs

• Master of Legal Studies – Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory Compliance Concentration
• LLM in Health Care and Pharmaceutical Compliance
• Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance

State restrictions may apply to some programs.