MBA in Healthcare & Pharma
- October 2026
- 10 months
- Spanish
- Full Time
60% of places filled
10 places remaining
The MBA in Healthcare & Pharma is designed for professionals who want to develop their careers in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sector from an executive and business perspective.
Unlike a traditional master’s degree in Healthcare & Pharma, this MBA combines healthcare specialisation with training in business management and strategy, preparing professionals to lead transformation across the healthcare industry.
Throughout the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma, you will develop expertise in strategic management, healthcare management, leadership, operations, pharmaceutical marketing, biotechnology, market access and business development. You will also explore areas such as digital transformation, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and innovation applied to healthcare.
After completing the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma, you will be prepared to pursue positions such as Market Access Manager, Pharmaceutical Marketing Director, Business Development Manager, Operations Director or Innovation Director within pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, hospitals and other healthcare organisations.
Strategic Alliances
With EAE by your side, you will discover the vibrant health ecosystem in Barcelona, a city that is home to internationally acclaimed research centres, pioneering hospitals, a powerful biopharmaceutical industry and a flourishing hub of health-oriented startups, creating one of the most dynamic and advanced health ecosystems in Europe.
Through our strategic alliances with Barcelona Health-Hub, Novartis and 4YFN, we connect exceptional talent with the leading organizations and companies in this dynamic and global setting.
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Is this MBA right for you?
This MBA in Healthcare is right for you if you want to progress towards leadership positions in pharmaceutical and biomedical companies, insurance providers, hospitals, healthcare service providers, startups or health technology companies.
This MBA is designed for professionals who:
- Want to develop their careers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare or health technology industries.
- Seek a business perspective applied to healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare services.
- Need to understand market access, pricing, reimbursement, regulation and healthcare management models.
- Want to lead innovation, digital transformation and new business models in healthcare.
- Come from backgrounds such as pharmacy, biomedicine, health sciences, business, marketing, sales, technology or consulting.
- Are looking for an MBA in the pharmaceutical industry in Barcelona with a practical, executive approach connected to the healthcare, pharma and biotech ecosystem.
¿Por qué estudiar un MBA en Healthcare & Pharma?
The MBA in Healthcare & Pharma at EAE Barcelona combines business management with specialisation in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare management, biotech, medical technologies and healthcare services. Its aim is to prepare professionals to make strategic decisions from an executive perspective.
Studying an MBA specialising in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries prepares you to lead this transformation from a business perspective through strategic partnerships with Barcelona Health Hub, Novartis and 4YFN.
Why EAE Barcelona?
EAE Barcelona is a business school committed to driving professional growth through executive education connected to the realities of the business world. Our approach combines academic rigour, a global perspective, and a methodology designed to turn learning into real-world impact.
Get ready for professional certifications
The MBA in Healthcare & Pharma includes preparation for the Professional Scrum Master I certification.
This certification strengthens your ability to lead projects, teams and improvement processes in healthcare and biomedical environments using agile methodologies.
In a sector where innovation requires collaboration, adaptability and effective execution, validating your Scrum competencies can help differentiate your profile and prepare you to lead transformation initiatives with greater confidence.
Domina herramientas clave en Healthcare & Pharma
Throughout the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma, you will work with tools and approaches applied to the management and transformation of the healthcare sector, including data analysis, agile methodologies and AI, all within real-world contexts.
During the MBA, you will work with tools, methodologies and approaches such as:
- Big Data applied to healthcare to support data-driven decision-making.
- Artificial Intelligence applied to healthcare to promote efficiency, innovation and improvements in care delivery.
- IoT in healthcare as a technology linked to digital transformation and new models of care.
- Business Intelligence applied to pharmaceutical marketing and commercial management.
- Healthcare Project Management to improve processes.
- Agile methodologies in healthcare to manage projects in complex environments.
- Scrum as a methodology linked to the Professional Scrum Master I certification.
- Market Access to work on approval, reimbursement, pricing and market access.
- Value-Based Healthcare, VBHC to focus management on value, outcomes and improvements in care delivery.
- Public-private partnership models to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector.
EAE Business School is accredited by the Spanish Association of Business Schools (AEEDE), a mark of academic excellence that distinguishes the best business schools in Spain.
This recognition confirms that our programs meet the highest quality standards, aligned with the needs of the global business market.
Curriculum
The MBA in Healthcare & Pharma curriculum combines strategic perspective, healthcare management, health economics, biomedical operations, pharmaceutical marketing, market access, digital transformation, innovation and leadership. It also includes the Master’s Final Project, focused on applying the knowledge acquired throughout the programme to a project related to the healthcare sector.
Global perspective of the healthcare ecosystem - 6 ECTS
- Global challenges and population health
- Current and future healthcare systems
- Healthcare management models and service providers
- The private insurance and hospital sectors
- Strategy and organisational models in the biopharmaceutical industry
- Health technologies and medical devices
Healthcare Management and Health Economics - 6 ECTS
- Organisation of the public healthcare system
- Private healthcare management models
- Legal and regulatory framework in the healthcare sector
- Financial management of healthcare institutions
- Economic evaluation and funding policies for medicines and health technologies
Operations management in biomedical companies - 6 ECTS
- Structure and functions of R&D&I teams
- Financial management and management control in healthcare
- Operations management and supply chain for medicines and medical devices
- People management and talent management in healthcare
Commercial management and pharmaceutical marketing - 6 ECTS
- Specific characteristics and best practices in pharmaceutical marketing
- Market research and Business Intelligence
- Omnichannel strategy and marketing mix for medical products
- Marketing of prescription medicines vs. OTC and parapharmacy products
- Sales analysis and management in the pharmaceutical industry
Market Access and healthcare business development - 6 ECTS
- Market access for prescription and hospital medicines
- Innovative public procurement and public-private partnership models
- Competition in the pharmaceutical industry: business development and licensing
- Challenges in patient access to healthcare innovation
- External Affairs and management of key stakeholder groups
Value-Based Healthcare and transformation of healthcare management models - 6 ECTS
- Healthcare management focused on health outcomes
- Lean Management and improving the efficiency of healthcare processes
- The role of healthcare information systems in measuring outcomes
- The impact of real-world clinical data on clinical research and drug evaluation
- Measuring and improving the patient experience
Digital and technological transformation of the healthcare sector - 6 ECTS
- New digital business models in healthcare
- Ethics, compliance and data governance in digital health
- Big Data in the optimisation of clinical decision-making
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence in human healthcare
- The impact of wearables and IoT on prevention and health improvement
Leadership in innovation - 6 ECTS
- Innovation methodology and the creative process
- Innovation management and organisational transformation
- Self-awareness and development of management skills in the healthcare sector
- Building and leading high-performance teams
- Entrepreneurship in the healthcare sector and technology transfer (go-to-market)
La gran diferencia y el complemento clave para reforzar tu experiencia académica
Son el eslabón final para reforzar tu programa y así darte otra ventaja ante el mercado laboral: vivirás una experiencia académica que funciona como un catalizador de tus capacidades para impulsarte en la ruta profesional que has elegido.
Un aprendizaje inmersivo y práctico que te prepara para certificaciones profesionales: cada Specialization Lab está diseñado para que adquieras nuevas competencias relevantes y demandadas.
Potenciarás además el networking con estudiantes de diferentes másteres.
Programas:
- PMI Project Management & Agile Scrum
- Cómo invertir en Bolsa
- Data & Visualization
- Finanzas para no-financieros
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- No code/low code
12 ECTS
Proyecto final que debe consistir en un plan integral de solución innovadora en el sistema sanitario, el lanzamiento de una tecnología sanitaria: producto farmacéutico, medical device, etc. o la creación de una nueva empresa de tecnología sanitaria, innovación, etc.
En todos los casos, el TFM aplicará los contenidos del curso como el análisis externo e interno, el estudio de viabilidad económica y el go-to-market model.
Qualifications
Upon successfully completing the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma, you will receive a double qualification from EAE Business School Barcelona and the Universitat de Lleida, an institution recognised among Spain’s leading universities according to U-Ranking.
- EAE Business School Lifelong Learning Master’s Degree in MBA in Healthcare & Pharma
- Universitat de Lleida – UdL Lifelong Learning Master’s Degree in MBA in Healthcare & Pharma
Advanced Specializations
Advanced Specializations enable you to complement the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma with skills in innovation, leadership, data analytics and digital transformation.
This additional training allows you to design a more flexible MBA, supported by EAE Barcelona’s partnership with Mobile World Capital Barcelona, and apply new competencies to the challenges facing the healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors
Develop the leadership that the digital world demands: one that integrates technological agility, designs forward-looking strategies, and makes decisions with a positive impact. More than just skills, you will adopt the mindset that enables you to lead transformation—not just be part of it. It is the bridge from professional to industry-leading expert.
- IA & Machine Learning
- Innovation Strategy
- Project Management & Agile
- Data-Driven Business Analytics
- Emprendimiento
- ESG & Sustainability
Designed to deepen expertise in strategic areas and strengthen your technical profile. Become a go-to professional who solves the most complex industry challenges and makes a difference in high-impact projects.
- Digital Business Transformation
- International Markets
- Product Management
- Fintech
- Big Data Tools & Applications
- Business Analytics & Data Science
- DEI Strategy
- Marketing Digital Avanzado
Added value thanks to Mobile World Capital Barcelona
As an Official Talent Hub of MWCapital, your Advanced programmes are delivered with a real focus on Barcelona’s technological and business ecosystem, strengthening your professional visibility and connection with the sector.
merco
Our reputation has been recognised by merco through mercoTALENTO, mercoTALENTO UNIVERSITARIO, mercoRESPONSABILIDAD ESG and mercoEMPRESAS. These reputation monitors assess areas such as the ability to attract talent, perceptions among university students, commitment to sustainability and overall reputational excellence
Times Higher Education (THE)
Times Higher Education is one of the world’s leading references for evaluating higher education institutions. Its rankings recognise academic excellence, teaching quality, research, international outlook and the impact of universities and business schools.
Positive Impact Rating (PIR)
The Positive Impact Rating assesses business schools according to their contribution to society and sustainability, based on feedback from their students. This recognition highlights the institution’s commitment to positive impact, social responsibility and the development of leaders committed to a sustainable future.
Career Opportunities in Healthcare & Pharma
The MBA in Healthcare & Pharma prepares you to progress towards positions in management, innovation, leadership, marketing, operations and business development across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health technology ecosystem.
Where Our Students Work?
Students from the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma at EAE Barcelona work at companies such as Pfizer, Zurich and Siemens.
They develop the professional expertise required to progress within hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, biomedical organisations, insurance companies, healthcare startups, health technology companies and healthcare service providers.
Claustro de profesores
The MBA in Healthcare & Pharma features modules taught by faculty with a strong academic track record and extensive experience working with international companies across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare services sectors.
Omar Al-Nehlawi
Healthcare innovation, market access and pharmaceutical strategy professional with experience at Amgen, Novartis and Boehringer Ingelheim. He has led therapy launches, commercial transformation and patient-centric solutions. He currently directs EAE’s MBA in Healthcare & Pharma and leads innovation at Amgen.
Student Support
Your MBA in Healthcare & Pharma experience extends beyond the classroom.
You will have access to resources, guidance and professional connections designed to strengthen your employability in a sector where specialisation, professional networks and business expertise are essential.
Admissions process
Requirements
General admission regulations and procedures
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Admission criteria and procedures for the programme
The general admission requirements and procedures for this University Master's degree are established in the Regulations on access, admission, and enrolment for university master's programmes at the EAE Barcelona University Centre:
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Criteria for credit recognition and transfer
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
At EAE Business School, we believe in talent and want to help you achieve your goals. That is why we offer different types of scholarships for students who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and commitment.
MBA in Healthcare & Pharma FAQs
An MBA in Healthcare & Pharma is a business management programme specialised in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, health technologies and healthcare services.
It combines business strategy, healthcare management, leadership, innovation, market access, pharmaceutical marketing and digital transformation within the healthcare ecosystem.
It is designed for professionals who want to grow within pharmaceutical companies, biomedical organisations, biotechnology firms, insurance companies, hospitals, healthcare service providers, startups or medical technology companies.
It is also suitable for professionals from pharmacy, biomedicine, health sciences, marketing, sales, market access, consulting, operations or business development backgrounds.
Yes. This Healthcare and Pharma MBA can be a suitable option for pharmacy graduates and professionals who want to direct their careers towards management, pharmaceutical marketing, market access, innovation, commercial leadership or business development within the industry.
You can progress towards positions such as Market Access Manager, Healthcare Innovation Director, Healthcare Management Consultant, Hospital or Clinic Manager, Operations Director within a biomedical company, Healthcare Business Development Manager or Pharmaceutical Marketing Director.
Unlike a traditional healthcare master’s degree, this MBA incorporates an executive and business perspective applied to healthcare, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
It does not focus solely on healthcare knowledge. It also covers strategy, management, operations, market access, innovation, digital transformation, leadership and business models.
Yes. The MBA covers biotechnology from a perspective that includes the biomedical ecosystem, healthcare innovation, business development within the biomedical industry and connections with Barcelona’s biotechnology and pharmaceutical environment.
Yes. The MBA includes health technologies, digital transformation, IoT, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, health technology marketing and new healthcare innovation models.
Yes. The programme includes preparation for the Professional Scrum Master I certification, focused on agile methodologies and project management.
Barcelona has a particularly active healthcare and biomedical ecosystem, bringing together hospitals, research centres, the biopharmaceutical industry, healthcare startups and innovation hubs.
This MBA connects students with that environment through strategic partnerships with Barcelona Health Hub, Novartis and 4YFN.