This topic is a very interesting topic to discuss. This question can truly be traced back to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. During the early stages of the AIDS epidemic, very little knowledge was known about the deadly disease,…   Read more»

As a project member I would not necessarily ensure that each team member is contributing equally, as I believe that a team must have definitive roles to ensure a successfully completed project. I would rather make it a goal to…   Read more»

On some occasions in research, a project or experiment may be delayed due to availability of products which in some cases cannot be helped. But when possible depending on the materials needed, we could ask to borrow items from other…   Read more»

Project deadlines are crucial for any project because the deadline is not only for the team but as well as the customer so it needs to be accurate and met accordingly. It needs to be discussed toward the very beginning…   Read more»

I don’t really agree with the notion that there are ‘born leaders.’ I do believe that some people are better suited for leadership roles than others. This may continue with the idea of nature vs nurture. I do agree that…   Read more»

Communication is definitely one of the most important skills that a project manager can have, which has been said repeatedly in these discussion posts.  An additional skill/characteristic a project manager should have before starting a project is being personable. As…   Read more»

While I do think that communication is one of the most important qualities to have, no matter what position you’re working in, some other qualities that are just as important are time management, problem-solving skills, enthusiasm, and technical skills. Technical…   Read more»

All the above make good points about the soft & hard skills a PM will need to effectively manage a group of people, as well as keep them on track for deadlines. A PM needs to be an effective communicator,…   Read more»

  I wholeheartedly agree with this comment. Consistency above all…   Read more»

I would like to work in product development. Product development is the core work of any company that wants to create something and sell it. The product that a company puts out essentially decides the company’s worth and place in…   Read more»

I believe that the most crucial ability a project manager should have is communication. A team is required to develop a product; one person cannot accomplish it. The project manager must be able to communicate with everyone in the group,…   Read more»

A smaller team environment is what I would desire. I frequently discover that work can be distributed unfairly in larger teams, causing some people to work longer or shorter in their assigned areas. Additionally, workflow is improved and the likelihood…   Read more»

I believe that interpersonal skills in general are just as important as technical skills. Nobody, in my opinion, is able to accomplish everything by themselves. This implies that everyone will eventually require assistance, and this is particularly true of those…   Read more»

V&V is typically a huge part of the project timeline and is crucial to the creation of safe and effective medical devices. There are many associated risks on project management when thinking about V&V. I think first and foremost there…   Read more»

I think that the company would still need recall and notify the FDA for the products already out in the market. Labeling is a huge component of a product, and should never be an after-thought. Projects should spend time designing,…   Read more»

In my opinion, the FDA’s role in ensuring the safety of the products on the market is of the utmost importance. We would be living in a very scary world if there was no regulatory agency scrutinizing companies, especially in…   Read more»

The most important FDA responsibility is to ensure the efficacy of drugs and medical devices as well as ensure the safety of these products. This is done by ensuring that the products are meeting requirements during the development of the…   Read more»

I think that both product development and post-market management are equally important. Personally, I think I would enjoy a role in post-market management more than product development. I like making sure that products behave the way they are intended to…   Read more»

If I was a PM and had underperforming team members, I would first try to figure out why they were missing deadlines or turning in low quality work. If there was a significant personal issue in their lives such as…   Read more»