Marketing plays such a critical role in the diffusion of medical devices and technology, but in regards to healthcare, persuasive communication and the responsibility to be ethical can be pretty thin. Medical devices are unique in that they directly impact…   Read more»

For the first question, I think we have to be careful only slightly when describing courses to prep for industry. While I personally want to go into industry, I think having courses that prepare a student for industry automatically assumes…   Read more»

I feel it is a cop out again to say it depends on the business, but if I am going to think about from the biomedical perspective, I feel perhaps going through the public domain is better? In my head,…   Read more»

I have contemplated trying to acquire an MBA previously before I decided to focus on just what I am going for at the moment. I do believe that a business can be created without needing one; especially considering if the…   Read more»

Audits are something I do have experience with when I was managing a lot of communication equipment. I understand how PAINFUL they can really be, especially if poorly mismanaged from previous personnel, but really, if one is properly managing their…   Read more»

In the strict sense for the last sentence and technically, I don’t think I’ve ever been in the position to have a negative experience with QC and QA. I agree that the PDCA cycle highlights the dependency of each other…   Read more»

In terms of the hierarchy of quality, in my own way, I do think that a unified quality system sounds ideal. I naturally gravitate towards that given the experience I have with similar leadership so in a way, I do…   Read more»

To me, regulation can seem like a double edge sword, but I’d like to say outright that I think safety is paramount. With this in mind, the FDA’s intense and rigorous observations should build trust for all. Everyone would promotes…   Read more»

While one would hope that the FDA does guarantee safety, I don’t believe that to be the case. I think instead, the FDA, with as much scientific evidence and proof that is both gathered and tested, weighs a benefit to…   Read more»

As there are some other discussions that have similar topics involving safety of an approved medical device or drug, again it’s important to see that safety is not 100% guaranteed, but the benefits do outweigh the risk of what has…   Read more»

Trying to find the right balance between biological relevance and practicality is crucial for selecting a viable animal model (especially in a pre clinical research). When selecting a species, they should be or share as many similar properties and functions…   Read more»

I think companies should focus on developing lab models and simulations on most projects. I can be a sucker for animals, but I do understand that it is necessary sometimes. Developing lab models can lead to a more predictable and…   Read more»

If we are talking on an individual basis on what I would rather do? I would rather work on an industry level that affects the current generation. For me personally, I think my skills and learning capability is geared towards…   Read more»

Looking at this question, my thoughts and opinions reflect similarly to the previous reply I made to in relation to communication between the group members and leadership. In this case, while in my previous reply, I say that it seems…   Read more»

I believe having a manager or lead that actively listens to the members of the group promotes a healthy discussion towards the betterment of the project at hand. Ultimately, it does fall onto the lead to make the decision, especially…   Read more»

To answer the question of whether missing a milestone is considered a failure or success: it is considered a failure. Simply, it is a failure because the deadline was just not met; it does not matter whether it was due…   Read more»

It’s really fascinating reading about everyone’s experiences, expectations and reality when considering either academia or industry work. Personally, and I feel this is resonating with everyone else, I would like to work in the industry and get hands on experience….   Read more»

Similarly to what Natalie mentioned, I do not have biomedical industry/work experience in the field and I have to talk from what I’ve heard from others and what I would expect. To express my thought on the initial question on…   Read more»

I do like the fact that this pursuit does make you knowledgeable in wide variety of areas (as I echo what everyone else says, being a jack of all trades). Being able to slot yourself into multiple positions at a…   Read more»