Contingency plans are certainly important for companies to avoid being affected by external factors. Specifically in terms of weather, it is important for companies to maintain a diversified supply chain. Sourcing materials from multiple locations helps to mitigate the risk…   Read more»

I certainly agree that it depends on the type of person you are. To be successful in sales, there has to be some sort of extroverted nature that you can bring out when speaking with customers. I would argue, however,…   Read more»

I think the answer to this question is really based on where you want your career to end up. I have always been interested in people management. Before starting my graduate studies, I was torn between trying to attain my…   Read more»

When deciding between going with an S-Corp or C-Corp structure, one must carefully weigh the benefits of tax savings against broader opportunities such as raising capital and attracting investors. As mentioned, S-Corps have flow-through taxation. Basically, their income is only…   Read more»

Regulatory agencies such as the FDA and EMA, while governmental agencies, tend to operate similarly to non-profit organizations. They do not generate their own profit. Instead, they focus on providing the public service of ensuring that medical products are safe…   Read more»

I think this is a great topic to dive deeper into! I have experience in both, working in a research lab during my undergraduate studies and the corporate lab space in my professional career. I absolutely agree that research labs…   Read more»

I had a role in a Performance Evaluation R&D Group during one of my Co-Ops. Although this role was in the R&D field, being performance evaluation, we had a large role to play in the quality assurance process. We followed…   Read more»

Cybersecurity is certainly a vital consideration when migrating from paper-based to digital systems. Along with cybersecurity, another important factor to consider is data integrity. QA and QC departments must ensure that the integrity of data during migration remains sound. This…   Read more»

Regulatory Affairs is a great field to explore. From my own industry experience and from speaking with hiring managers, there is always a high need for employees knowledgeable about the regulatory process. I’ve personally been involved in a few Corrective…   Read more»

I think post-market management may have a more significant long-term impact compared to product development. While both play important roles in projects, the main focus of product development is meeting regulatory standards and checking device safety and efficacy. While this…   Read more»

You did a great job summarizing the FDA and CDRH’s role in regulating medical devices. It is also worth mentioning that the approval process for Class II and III devices is much more involved because of their higher associated risks….   Read more»

Filing with multiple international agencies is a complex process. Harmonizing regulatory submissions across different countries is challenging, but can be aided through strategy and planning. Many companies develop a global regulatory strategy, including input from regulatory teams from each country,…   Read more»

While I do agree that regulatory consultants can be helpful in staying up to date with changes from the FDA and ensuring compliance, I would argue that some companies take an alternative, often more stable, route. Full-on regulatory groups are…   Read more»

Most responses in this discussion bring up using other avenues to conduct clinical trials such as artificial tissues or bioreactors. While these are amazing innovations that may lead to a reduction in animal testing trials, there is already a system…   Read more»

Stability testing is certainly imperative for specific applications in the medical field. One specific product that I have not seen mentioned is sutures! From my personal experience working with a company producing sutures, stability testing is vital when moving from…   Read more»

I certainly agree that when the project manager or PI is organized accomplishing tasks/projects becomes easier. Project managers who are on top of the people who report to them, and the actual projects, definitely make project timelines smoother and easier…   Read more»

I’m not a project manager just yet, but I have seen the stress that comes with the role of a project manager. I’ve been involved in a CAPA where multiple job positions were opened up to address inconsistencies in findings…   Read more»

During my time in industry, I’ve noticed the necessity of time management in terms of project efficiency and effectiveness. I think this question is fundamental to consider, particularly if you plan on working in a project-based role. For me, it…   Read more»

The majority of replies that I have read on this forum revolve around the importance of high GPAs losing their merit in today’s day and age. While I do agree with these statements in *some* cases, when trying to rise…   Read more»