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Advice You - Job Interview Answers to 15 Tough Questions Part 3
13) Do you have references?
It is not a good idea to give references at the resume stage. References are far more appropriate at the interview stage, and even then, do not give references unless they ask for them. When and if they ask, always have them
It is not a good idea to give references at the resume stage. References are far more appropriate at the interview stage, and even then, do not give references unless they ask for them. When and if they ask, always have them
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
available at the interview.
The reason you do not want to be giving references at the resume stage is that, if they can read your resume and check your references and—on that basis—make a decision not to interview or hire you, you have done
The reason you do not want to be giving references at the resume stage is that, if they can read your resume and check your references and—on that basis—make a decision not to interview or hire you, you have done
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
ourself a real disservice. You want to get in front of people (secure interviews). Give them the resume, but not the references unless they ask for them.
Most prospects give names, addresses and phone numbers for references when asked. It is better not
Most prospects give names, addresses and phone numbers for references when asked. It is better not
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
o do this. It inconveniences the interviewer in that they have to call to get the reference. And while you think you know what someone may say about you, the fact is, you do not.
The references being called may not be available, or may be on vacation. T
The references being called may not be available, or may be on vacation. T
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
hey may have left the firm, been fired or laid off since you last checked their availability.
Therefore, it is best to use written references only. Have the person put the written reference about you on the company’s or organization's letterhead s
Therefore, it is best to use written references only. Have the person put the written reference about you on the company’s or organization's letterhead s
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
it looks official, and have them sign it. If the person giving the reference will not put it on company letterhead because it is against company policy, then have them use a plain sheet of paper. They can still use their name, company position, and comp
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesnt have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
ny name at the bottom of the letter. Usually, written references are taken at face value. Oftentimes, with a written reference, a call is made only to verify employment.
Many candidates think that written references have to come from the big boss, or th
Many candidates think that written references have to come from the big boss, or th
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
eir immediate supervisor. You have other options if your boss or supervisor will not do it for you, or if you would not want them to do it for you.
When you have little work experience and have volunteered at your church, have your priest or pastor writ
When you have little work experience and have volunteered at your church, have your priest or pastor writ
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
a reference attesting to your character, ambition, dependability and productivity.
When you have worked with key employees, supervisors or managers of other companies, ask them to write you a reference attesting to your professionalism and ability to w
When you have worked with key employees, supervisors or managers of other companies, ask them to write you a reference attesting to your professionalism and ability to w
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
rk with people.
When you have worked closely with vendors, suppliers, or their sales representatives, ask them to write you a letter of reference.
You could even have another person holding the same position at another company, who you have worked with
When you have worked closely with vendors, suppliers, or their sales representatives, ask them to write you a letter of reference.
You could even have another person holding the same position at another company, who you have worked with
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
write you a reference.
Ask a lot of people to write references because many of them will agree to do it and be happy to do it, but, unfortunately, you are not on the top of their priority list. You can be forgotten despite their good intentions to help
Ask a lot of people to write references because many of them will agree to do it and be happy to do it, but, unfortunately, you are not on the top of their priority list. You can be forgotten despite their good intentions to help
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
you. Ask a lot of people and realize that for every 10 people you ask who are willing to do it and happy to do it, you will be doing very well to get 1 or 2 to actually do it.
And, when all else fails, remember that any written job evaluations you have
And, when all else fails, remember that any written job evaluations you have
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
can also be used as references until you can secure written references. You do not need a lot of references. Two or three are adequate, and they can be personal (about you) as well as professional (about the job you do).
14) Do you have any questions?
14) Do you have any questions?
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
t is very important that you have questions at the interview. Any question you ask shows an indicated interest, or genuine concern on your part.
When any of the basic questions about the job have not been covered in the interview, this is a good time to
When any of the basic questions about the job have not been covered in the interview, this is a good time to
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
ask about salary, benefits, what is expected, how you will be evaluated, and the opportunities for advancement. Other good questions include:
"Is your company or organization growing?" (Growing organizations create jobs and promotions.)
&quo
"Is your company or organization growing?" (Growing organizations create jobs and promotions.)
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t?
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
;What happened to the last person who held the position?" (Maybe they were not fired or incompetent. Maybe the company offered no advancement or salary increases, encouraged lousy working conditions, or refused to get rid of an incompetent boss.)
&
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ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
uot;How committed are you to research and development?" (Companies that invest in their future plan to be successful, profitable, and on the cutting edge of what is happening in their industry.)
"How fast can people who perform be promoted?&qu
"How fast can people who perform be promoted?&qu
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
ot; (You want to know that, when you produce, you will be compensated for your effort rather than draw the same salary as another employee who produces far less by comparison.)
"Is this company family owned and operated?" (When it is, you can
"Is this company family owned and operated?" (When it is, you can
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
orget getting anywhere very fast; all of the relatives will get the positions, and this will happen in many cases whether the relatives are competent or not.)
"Is there any possibility of an equity interest in the future?" (Buying in, even on
"Is there any possibility of an equity interest in the future?" (Buying in, even on
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
little scale, can be lucrative. More than one employee has become a millionaire by taking advantage of stock options. Look at the fortunes people made when they hooked up with Microsoft, when the software giant grew so rapidly.)
Copyright 2006 Ed Bagle
Copyright 2006 Ed Bagle
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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