I would think there are many points to consider when selecting a vendor to outsource a specific aspect of a product. One of the most important factors I believe should be considered is the quality of the product. This includes…   Read more»

I currently work at Nobel Biocare Procera. We are a project-based organization. Because we primarily focus on developing innovative dental prosthetics and implants, as well as implementing them into various softwares, separating each new product or objective into its own…   Read more»

Of course this all varies depending on the nature of the company, I believe they’re both more different than you’re describing. Clinical Project Managers indeed are more focused on the clinical trials and the clinical significance and relevance of the…   Read more»

This is a very interesting topic. Working at my company, I too have experienced project delays and cancelations due to multiple reasons. I think it is important to consider the finances when it comes to this topic. Every project is…   Read more»

Initiating a project idea is certainly a very challenging tasks. One must develop a well-defined scope that clearly defines the objectives of the project. In addition, determining the customer need and coming up with a realistic cost/profit margin to justify…   Read more»

I think the “system” is designed to prepare incoming engineers to effectively contribute to the industry early on. By emphasizing on technical skills, young engineers can somewhat integrate in a rather technically-intense environment that will be forgiving to those who…   Read more»

Working on multiple development projects with different project managers, I’ve come to take note of the various skills an effective PM needs to drive a project. One important skill I’ve come to realize ever PM needs is understanding the duties…   Read more»

I believe this “ratio” strongly depends on the nature of the position the individual(s) will be applying to. I’ve met many coworkers of mine that have highly technical roles that have surprisingly weak interpersonal skills. I have noticed that roles,…   Read more»

To start off, the specs that should be specified for a medical device should only be directly related to its functionality, as well as interaction with the user. Functions such as image accuracy and scan speed of a dental scanner,…   Read more»

I believe, with the way the FDA enforces its regulations, improvements on the design process must improve. The FDA can only do so much to prevent companies from producing medical devices that may harm users down the line. As time…   Read more»

I agree with those who believe Matrix would be a better choice. Collaboration between multiple companies for a project is very difficult to accomplish and transfer of knowledge and proper utilization of resources is even more critical. In Matrix Organization,…   Read more»

I work with a team to create theatrical sets for plays and from the experiences I gained from that alone, I personally like to believe I would be better suited for upper management. Mostly because I typically keep my focus…   Read more»

Creating a productive dynamic for a project group is definitely a critical and tricky task. I believe having members that are both knowledgeable and easy to communicate with are equally as important; one cannot make up for the other. For…   Read more»

I absolutely agree, at first I, I too felt surprised how ineffective labels and warning are the least effective in preventing residual risk in our products. In our case at work, there are currently a couple of “exploits” in our…   Read more»

In terms of high risk, I would probably lean towards either mitigation or transference, depending on the situation. If the high severity of risk is able to be sufficiently resolved or at least minimized by me and my team, obviously…   Read more»

Multiple different teams in R&D, at least at my company, must assess risks when developing a new product or update in software. On my team, we validate products and the software updates and test any bugs or even unexpected behaviors…   Read more»

During our verification testings, we at times notice deviations between the final product and the input design of our dental implant crowns. We bring in dental technicians to score every test product we produce and if any receive a score…   Read more»

Most of the design reviews I’ve witnessed were mostly informal during project meetings. From what I’ve seen, initial designs are subject to many changes throughout the course of a project. The reasons for such changes often occur to minimize testing…   Read more»

At my company, I work in Integration. Our job is to conduct validation tests for software and scanner updates. From what I’ve experienced, I noticed that to conduct and produce a successful and sufficient validation, being as extensive and critical…   Read more»

Taking minutes and reviewing them has multiple benefits that I personally have noticed greatly during my time working in the industry. One obvious benefit of taking minutes for meetings is that it keeps everyone informed of the status of important…   Read more»