I also believe I could do both. I possess the leadership qualities that are required for both. I think i need more experience in middle management before pursuing upper management. That being said i know i can help a company…   Read more»

I work in a project-based/matrix-based combination of an organization. There are multiple projects going on at a time and each project has a team or multiple teams. Although the teams include members of several different departments (R&D, manufacturing, distributing, marketing,…   Read more»

Both federal and state laws require patent attorneys to keep clients’ and potential clients’ information confidential. When a patent attorney signs such an agreement, it only duplicates an obligation that the law has already imposed upon all patent attorneys. So,…   Read more»

Risk management is extremely important. Risk management is essential in avoiding unnecessary costs and mitigating or even eliminating unknown risks that could arise during the process of making a medical device. Risk management saves money and protects patient safety both…   Read more»

Some of the benefits of risk assessments are getting a clear picture of where your assets lie. It also allows one to identify potential threats, understand the likelihood and impact of those threats, and implement proactive processes to address and mitigate…   Read more»

I think accepting risk is a case-by-case basis. With most things, there is always a level of risk. In medical device risk, it should not put the end user’s life in danger. It should also be used by someone who…   Read more»

The most significant part, in my opinion, is customer input. If the customer’s wants aren’t recognized from the start, the entire design control process could be squandered by focusing on components that aren’t part of the customer’s picture of the…   Read more»

I never gave the difference between validation and verification much thought. After doing so, verification is the process of ensuring that your product complies with the specifications and requirements you’ve written. “Did I build what I promised? Validation tests are…   Read more»

I am a huge fan of meeting minutes! I note these during all of my team meetings and 1 on 1s with my manager. This helps me stay organized and remember what was previously discussed. It is also important for…   Read more»

I think despite clinical studies coming with many risks I think they are necessary. There is only so much we can learn from in vitro and in vivo studies, in order to be certain that a drug will work, we…   Read more»

I opt for: Small CRO and being an account manager covering the NIH and smaller biotechs. I have noticed that the smaller labs and companies are more tight knit and things seem to run smoothly. Whereas at the NIH there…   Read more»

After doing some research, I haven’t found any discrepancies in the Right to Try act. I think one of the advantages is that the law allows patients to request the use of investigational drugs (without FDA interference. This law allows…   Read more»

A company’s choice of color can affect the mood, feelings, and behavior of its target audience, thereby influencing whether or not a brand becomes part of its selection set. Depending on the industry or type of product, color branding is…   Read more»

I am in sales, in short, I sell any and everything one may find in a lab (incubator, -80 freezer, balances, centrifuge, etc). A key part of me being hired is my background I graduated from college with a B.S….   Read more»

I would not consider turning down a position based on the type of company it is. I did the same as and did some research on my current company before applying. I looked at some of the company’s financial history,…   Read more»

Psilocybin is illegal in the United States. Psilocybin is a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I drugs, which include heroin and LSD, have a high potential for abuse and serve no legitimate medical purpose in the…   Read more»

I value human differences. I think the world will be pretty boring if everyone thought the same and did the same things. As far as peoples’ backgrounds and accents are concerned I believe it makes them who they are, it…   Read more»

Prior to this course, I saw QC/QA as a nuisance and believed most companies conducted them to “check the box” and not really correct any errors found. I have a friend who owns a clothing brand we were talking about…   Read more»

I would choose industry every day of the week and twice on Monday! An academic setting does not entice me, I have no desire to teach and the pay compensation for the work that is done is laughable. Industry has…   Read more»

Results should not be compromised to meet deadlines. If corners are cut I do believe which corners to be cut is extremely important. Determining factors in corners being are: “if I do this, am I putting someone’s life at risk?”…   Read more»