The course aims to provide theoretical knowledge and methodological tools to understand technological trends and scenarios characterizing today's health care context and life science. It delves into the complete journey of creating healing solutions in the biotechnology and medical technology sectors, starting from the initial stages of planning up to the eventual commercial release. Participants will enhance their current knowledge in the field. Furthermore, they will acquire the necessary leadership skills and managerial techniques essential for overseeing interdisciplinary initiatives within the Life Sciences domain. In particular, the course aims: - to develop technical competencies to recognize and classify the enabling technologies and applications in health care 4.0 - to develop technical competencies to assess the economic, organizational and institutional impact of technologies in health care, focusing also on main factors and actors influencing their diffusion - to deepen the process of technology implementation in Healthcare 4.0 and the impact on macro and micro organizational structures, also through the analysis of case studies - to stimulate analytical and problem-solving skills applied to the identification, analysis and resolution of technological and organizational problems through the examination of cases.

- The course can yield numerous valuable outcomes. First, participants can gain a profound understanding of how to effectively navigate the unique challenges within the life science industry. By learning about the intricacies of managing projects, resources, and teams specific to this field, individuals can enhance their problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities. Moreover, grasping the fundamentals of regulatory compliance and quality assurance in life sciences management can pave the way for successful project execution and regulatory approval processes. Additionally, networking opportunities within the class can lead to valuable connections with like-minded professionals and industry experts, fostering a supportive ecosystem for future endeavors in the field of life sciences.

The course assumes the processes of developing innovative therapies and technologies of Industry 4.0 in health as objects of study, explores its distinctive characteristics, organizational and managerial and sustainability problems, as well as the main approaches to evaluation. The course initially provides an overview of the innovative process and of the main technological solutions and their application trends. Additional aspects are then analyzed, such as managerial theories to support the introduction of technological innovations in complex organizations as well as drivers, criteria and evaluation approaches used to define their value.

Material presented during the session, available online

During the course, the following teaching methods will be applied: - lectures - individual assignment - working groups - case studies - keynote speakers’ presentations on real life experiences - presentations and assignment Teaching activities integrate face-to-face and on line lectures with the analysis of case studies, and guest speakers’ presentations. Students will join practical training sessions and analyze or discuss, individually or within small groups, case studies focused on the resolution of both technological and organizational problems to adopt in different complex contexts. These sessions are useful to evaluate student's ability to put into practice what already acquired during the lectures.

The grade will be based on the following criteria: - Attendance during the class (15% of the overall evaluation) - Active participation (10% of the overall evaluation) - Project Work (optional, 50% of the overall evalution). Project work instructions will be displayed by the instructor at the beginning of the course. - Oral exam (25% of the overall evaluation for those who will complete the project work, 75% of the overall evaluation for those who will not complete the project work) The evaluation of the project work is valid only within the duration of the academic year (until February 2025) BUT it can be used just once and only if the assessment of the oral exam results as sufficient

Master thesis assignment is based on a project presented by the student. The project (2-3 word pages) must include: -Table of contents -Abstract -Main references