Encompassing the full spectrum of project management roles and responsibilities encountered in industry, this Second Edition outlines the key objectives, risks, and challenges of each stage of the pharmaceutical lifecycle, from discovery and preclinical phases through manufacturing and launch. Collecting expert recommendations and informative articles on decision-making, resource allocation, system selection, and team leadership, this Second Edition reflects best practices in the field and assembles skill sets, strategies, and planning principles that every pharmaceutical project manager must acquire.