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Laura Brown

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Dr Laura Brown MBA, BSc (Biochemistry), BSc (Psychology), PhD, Diploma in Clinical Science, FICR, is a Pharmaceutical Management and Training Consultant, Course Director for the MSc in Clinical Research at the University of Cardiff. She has more than 19 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has worked for several companies, including GlaxoWellcome, Hoechst Marion Roussel, Farmitalia and Phoenix International. She has worked in Drug Development, Clinical Research, Quality Assurance and Marketing and has a particular expertise in Clinical Research and GCP issues. She was Chairman of the ACRPI GCP Forum for six years. She regularly writes on clinical research issues and ICH GCP, is author of SCRIP’s GCP guide and is a member of the editorial board of the Good Clinical Practice Journal. She is co-author of several books on management including ‘Developing the Individual’, 'The Ultimate Book of Business Skills’ and ‘Pharmaceutical Project Management’.

Laura Brown’s courses

  • 15 Sep • 2 day course

Clinical Trial Regulatory Requirements

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  • 18 Sep • 2 day course

Clinical Quality Management Systems

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  • 29 Sep • 2 day course

Interpersonal Project Management Skills for the Life Sciences Industries

New for 2025

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  • 06 Oct • 1 day course

How to Improve Accuracy and Attention to Detail

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  • 07 Oct • 1 day course

Risk Management for Clinical Research

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  • 09 Oct • 2 day course

Effective Training Skills in the Pharma Industry

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  • 22 Oct • 3 day course

Clinical Research Project Management

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  • 10 Nov • 2 day course

Project Management for Pharma Professionals

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  • 21 Nov • 1 day course

GCP and Clinical Research Update - Hot Inspection Topics

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  • 24 Nov • 1 day course

Root Cause Analysis and Critical Thinking

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  • 04 Dec • 1 day course

Best Practice for Writing Effective SOPs

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  • 05 Dec • 1 day course

CAPA (Corrective and Preventative Action)

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  • 11 Dec • 1 day course

Data Integrity and Document Management

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  • 29 Jan • 1 day course

Navigating ICH GCP E6 (R3): What You Need to Know

New for 2026

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  • 29 Jun • 2 day course

Clinical Trial Monitoring

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  • 05 Nov • 3 day course

The Pharma Mini MBA

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Reviews for Laura’s courses

The overall content was strong and informative and I believe there was a good mix of discussions, workshops and information. I wanted to deepen my understanding of clinical trial monitoring, particularly the common pitfalls and how to manage them effectively and how to best monitor online/off-site. I believe I’ve learned several valuable methods for identifying and evaluating issues when something goes wrong in a clinical study. I found the sections on risk-based monitoring approaches very insightful and applicable to my work. I also gained insights into ensuring patient safety and maintaining data integrity, as well as the principles of risk-based monitoring. The session on root cause analysis was especially valuable, and I plan to implement this approach in my own clinical study. Overall, I feel that I’ve achieved the goals I set out for this course.

21 Jul 2025

Clinical Trial Monitoring

Group tasks were good, as the interactive parts put theory into practice. Language, speed, flow, and overall presentation was good and easy to follow. Absolutely worth while as an intro to writing of SOPs.

17 Jul 2025

Best Practice for Writing Effective SOPs

Very good. I was expected to improve my knowledge and get some tips and I did it.

17 Jul 2025

Best Practice for Writing Effective SOPs

The programme was well-structured and informative. The session provided practical guidance on structuring SOPs, using clear and concise language, and tailoring content to the intended audience. The real-world examples and actionable tips were especially valuable, and I now feel more confident in my ability to revise or create SOPs that align with current standards and expectations. The speaker was very knowledgeable and engaging throughout. Her expertise in SOP writing was clear, and she communicated complex ideas in a straightforward and easy-to-understand way. I particularly appreciated the practical examples and real-life scenarios shared, which made the content more relatable and actionable. She also encouraged questions and interaction, creating a welcoming and supportive learning atmosphere. Overall, her delivery significantly enhanced the quality and value of the training. It struck a good balance between theory and actionable advice, which made it easy to understand and apply.

In summary, the webinar was a valuable learning experience that provided useful tools and insights for writing effective SOPs.

17 Jul 2025

Best Practice for Writing Effective SOPs

It was a very very informative webinar which I certainly will recommend to others

14 Jul 2025

Data Integrity and Document Management

The content of the course was well-structured, relevant, and comprehensive, covering key areas such as strategy, leadership, finance, and marketing. It provided a solid foundation of business knowledge while encouraging practical application through interactive sessions. I particularly enjoyed the interactive workshops and team exercises, especially working with people from diverse professional backgrounds. These sessions offered a great opportunity to explore different ways of thinking, broaden my perspective, and apply concepts in a collaborative, real-world context.

9 Jul 2025

The Pharma Mini MBA

I really enjoyed the course [and] accomplished all my goals. I did wonder how it'll work as an on-line course. I can say I was not disappointed. Speaker was clear, concise, constructive and very engaging.

30 Jun 2025

Working with Emotional Intelligence in the Pharmaceutical and Biopharma Industry

Very good, I liked the webinar very much. The speaker was very motivated to guide us through this big topic of EI. She was very-well prepared, the slides were easy to understand and she had a lot of exercises so the seminar was not boring at all. The only tiny room for improvement (that's why I rated 4 instead of 5) was the speed which seemed quite fast.. I would have [liked] a second every now and then to reflect on potential questions. However I would recommend to get more confidence in dealing with difficult situations.

30 Jun 2025

Working with Emotional Intelligence in the Pharmaceutical and Biopharma Industry

This was a comprehensive webinar training that met my expectations: highly illustrated with examples, interactive, enabling experience sharing with other attendees. All parts were complete and great speaker. I really appreciated the introduction of tools and templates that are helpful.

23 Jun 2025

Managing Service Providers including CRO and CMOs oversight to comply with ICH GCP R3

All good! I learn quite some insights. As a researcher I was unsure if I would understand the content of the course entirely, but I did not have any problem; plus, I learned new tools and techniques that I will definitely implement. 5* - I would recommend.

24 Feb 2025

MBA Strategic Thinking for Pharma and Biopharma Professionals