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 ch...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 absolut...

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 as...

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 departm...

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 pro...

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 meeti...

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 ...

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 com...

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 s...

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...

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 com...