QbD Academy in a nutshell
What is the QbD Academy?
The QbD Academy is a young graduates program that combines working and learning with intensive training.
During QbD’s Academy Week, trainees attend a specialist training program to
- learn the basics of life sciences consultancy,
- familiarize with relevant methodologies,
- and jumpstart their careers as QbD life sciences consultants.
After that, they get to sink their teeth in a specific project. Right off the bat! Of course, our experienced QbD consultants support them all the way.
Who's it for?
QbD’s Academy is ideally suited for recent graduates who are eager to gain work experience. Think of ambitious people whose brand-new, shiny resume includes some of these keywords:
PhD, industrial, civil, bioengineer, industrial pharmaceuticals, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, master in science, …
All they have to do is apply! We’ll try to find a match between their interests and the needs and company culture of (one of) our clients. We are looking for a win-win here!
What are the benefits?
- get to bond at the QbD HQ and connect with other experts and consultants,
- follow a best-in-class specialist training program,
- get a taste of life as a life sciences consultant,
- gain experience right after graduating,
- and learn from the best thanks to continuous support by QbD experts.
The benefits for our clients? They welcome:
- eager, ambitious, and well-trained graduates,
- who know the gist of consultancy life,
- and are continuously supported on all fronts!
QbD Academy: September 2021 Edition
Curious about our Academy Week? Here’s an overview of last edition’s program:
Onboarding and intro QbD
- A coffee cake breakfast to break the ice!
- Onboarding:
- to share general onboarding information
- to discuss practical matters such as laptop, car, SIM card.
- to briefly explain car and insurance policies
- Workshop interview skills: how to prepare for an interview with a customer?
Specialist Training Program
- Intro QMS
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Quality Risk Management
- Intro Validation Basics
- Technical Writing
- Data Integrity
- How to survive an audit
Closing program
We closed our QbD Academy week with our very own ‘sTEAM UP‘ event for new trainees and QbD’ers who started at the QbD Group during the past quarter:
- the COO presents the QbDream
- personal branding and ambassadorship training by Roel Van De Wiele
- all QbD/TRIUM departments introduce themselves in a light-hearted way
- and drinks at the bar
That’s how we try to establish and/or maintain a strong connection with QbD and its internal employees / back office in an informal way!