Great response @au45, very insightful. From a project manager perspective this is very useful knowledge. I agree that making a harmonious work environ...

The company I work for would probably fit best in a matrix organization category. We specialize in ion channel drug discovery, so most of our work is ...

@jk299 this is a good interpretation of matrix organizations. Their design helps facilitate teamwork and collaboration amongst employees, but there ar...

@jej7 I agree, lack of resources can lead to failures in risk assessment. I like the example that was given, with a poorly managed complaints departme...

@zbw2 spoke on a good system to use when considering risks. They mention that during the brainstorming part of the process, priority should be put on ...

@amandaally1029 well said. Risk assessment is a very important consideration. It puts into perspective the severity and harmful events that can be ass...

@llefevre you did a good job highlighting regulations on medical devices in different areas across the globe. What stands out most to me is the inform...

The CFDA requirements are a good example of the enforcement of design controls outside of the US. It would be assumed that other countries around the ...

Design controls are used to ensure that medical devices meet user needs, intended uses, and specified requirements. These controls usually apply to th...

For the different roles in clinical research, I believe that having a clinical background would be a plus, but not necessarily a requirement. When con...

@kc4310 you made some good points. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics are useful examinations, as they tell a lot about the effects a drug has on t...

Clinical testing is an important part of the pharmaceutical drug development process. It helps researchers determine if a new treatment or medical dev...

This is a great example of a successful marketing strategy. I never really thought about it, but it makes sense how making toys that are relevant to s...

Unique, creative ideas that are entertaining usually works best when trying to get an audience's attention. I personally can't think of one of my favo...

As many of you have noted, I don't think that I have looked deep enough to understand the risk behind accepting a position based on company type. I th...