In most situations, a written agreement is enforceable in court for a longer period of time than an oral agreement. In some states, a written contract can be enforced for up to six years, while an oral agreement is only enforceable and legally binding for up to…   Read more»

It’s recommended to have an organizational structure in place to accurately define the activities in a project. Projects have many activities, from task allocation to budgeting and everything in-between. Therefore, that organizational structure shouldn’t be rigid, but efficient, flexible and possibly…   Read more»

Risk impact and probability are used to calculate the risk score value (Calculated risk) for a particular risk. Risk impact and probability are lookup values in the system that have numeric values (LOOKUP_ENUM) assigned to them. In order to calculate risk you take the Risk Index (R) The Risk Index is calculated as follows: R = (1- C/100*Q/100*S/…[Read more]

Design controls designates the application of a formal methodology to the conduct of product development activities. It is often mandatory to implement such practice when designing and developing products within regulated industries.

Medications called cholinesterase inhibitors are prescribed for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. These drugs may help reduce some symptoms and help control some behavioral symptoms. These treatments do not decelerate or prevent the progression of the disease. Non-drug interventions for Alzheimer’s disease include things like memory trainin…[Read more]

I noticed that alot of companies the color blue, why? Blue is like the calm seas, blue inspires a sense of calm and spiritual awareness along with feelings of trust. Blue is a great choice for healthcare and medical brands which are attempting to inspire a…   Read more»

In most cases, a private company is owned by the company’s founders, management, or a group of private investors. A public company is a company that has sold all or a portion of itself to the public via an initial…   Read more»

Poorly designed regulations may cause more harm than good; stifle innovation, growth, and job creation; waste limited resources; undermine sustainable development; inadvertently harm the people they are supposed to protect; and erode the public’s confidence in our government. Regulations are indispensable to the proper…   Read more»

Me personally I don’t think it’s unethical to use animals for test models, reasons being is because the models are being used to ensure safe quality treatments for human beings. I do not believe that humans should be used as…   Read more»

The project execution stage is the true start of the project, when you carry out all of the tasks and activities you mapped out in the planning stage. This is where the majority of the project work takes place, and it requires constant monitoring. I would have to say project closure is…   Read more»

Academia has a high demand in research and discovery. A lot of research is done for the sake of learning, as opposed to clinical application. In contrast, industry work allows researchers to feel a sense of immediate impact on a…   Read more»

@asg49njit-edu Hello! In my opinion your statement is correct and valid! There alot of reasons why a project fails, lack of communication, lack of resources, poor decision making, a low experimental study budget, and the list continues!

Here are a few reasons why projects fail, they are Poorly defined project scope, Inadequate risk management, Failure to identify key assumptions, Project managers who lack experience and training. No use of formal methods and strategies, and Lack of effective communication at…   Read more»

Design controls designates the application of a formal methodology to the conduct of product development activities. It is often mandatory to implement such practice when designing and developing products within regulated industries. Design Controls, which are mandated by the FDA,…   Read more»

The United States historically has been the world’s largest market for pharmaceuticals. However, this lead h<1s been narrowing as managed care and generic substitution in the U.S. have slowed the growth of the drug industry by some economic measures. Access…   Read more»

Personal skills: Sometimes referred to as ‘personal transferable skills’, these are skills that are learnt in one situation, but can also be put into practice in another situation. Examples of these include communication, team work, leadership and problem solving. Technical…   Read more»

  Task management- This project management skill may seem obvious, but it can’t be left out. Task management is one of the most essential project management skills that every successful project manager needs to have. You need to be able…   Read more»

Change control is a methodology used to manage any change requests that impact the baseline of your project. It’s a way to capture that change from the point where it’s been identified through every step of the project cycle. That includes evaluating the request…   Read more»

@tt239 Your point is valid and very detailed, I like how you explained your points of view this case!

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently finalized a rule that extends its regulatory authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, and hookah and pipe tobacco, as part of its goal to improve public health. Before this final rule,…   Read more»