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Most people get anxious in the face of a job interview, and usually spend the previous night tossing from side to side picturing the worst possible scenarios imaginable. It is human nature to have a psychological reaction to being interrogated, and our bo
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
dy reacts accordingly making us nervous, uncomfortable and sometimes nauseous.
Some people however, relish in the opportunity to express their ambitions and flaunt their expertise. These people either understand the dynamics of the interview process, or
Some people however, relish in the opportunity to express their ambitions and flaunt their expertise. These people either understand the dynamics of the interview process, or
; 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
hey have a natural talent for communicating and expressing their ideas. Those with natural talent will always do well, but the ones who understand the dynamics will always do better. If you are lucky enough to have both then you will never have a problem
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
etting the job you deserve.
For the majority of people who do get nervous prior to the big day, I have a few pointers that will make your interview go smoothly and increase your chances of getting the job. This applies to all industries and all professio
For the majority of people who do get nervous prior to the big day, I have a few pointers that will make your interview go smoothly and increase your chances of getting the job. This applies to all industries and all professio
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
s! From Waiter to Executive- the principles of human interaction are the same.
Let’s dissect the Interview Process. There are normally two players, the Interviewer and the Candidate. One wants to give work, the other wants to work. Already we can see tha
Let’s dissect the Interview Process. There are normally two players, the Interviewer and the Candidate. One wants to give work, the other wants to work. Already we can see tha
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
the goals of both parties are the same. So let’s look at some basic tips to get you going, but first, remember that the interviewer wants to find someone as quickly as you want to find a job!
1. Prepare! Do your research! Know the company, know the inte
1. Prepare! Do your research! Know the company, know the inte
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
viewer, and know your stuff! If you don’t do this, don’t go!
2. Visualise the day. Getting up feeling great, getting dressed looking good! Nailing the interview, and coming home victorious.
3. Train your mind! Pinch yourself hard every time you get a ne
2. Visualise the day. Getting up feeling great, getting dressed looking good! Nailing the interview, and coming home victorious.
3. Train your mind! Pinch yourself hard every time you get a ne
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
gative thought and immediately replace it with an empowering one. Ex. “I’m never going to get this job” pinch hard “I AM going to get this job because I am prepared and the best person for it”
4. Do not drink coffee, alcohol etc the day and night before
4. Do not drink coffee, alcohol etc the day and night before
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
he interview.
5. Prepare your clothes NOW! Be sure to wear appropriate clothes, and be sure you feel comfortable! Take off excess jewellery! Guys lose the earrings and bling, I don’t care if it’s who you are, and that it’s about the person and not the im
5. Prepare your clothes NOW! Be sure to wear appropriate clothes, and be sure you feel comfortable! Take off excess jewellery! Guys lose the earrings and bling, I don’t care if it’s who you are, and that it’s about the person and not the im
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
ge! If you want the job lose the chip on the shoulder!
6. Go to bed and say to yourself “I am ready; I will have a great interview tomorrow!”
7. Wake up with plenty of time and have a proper breakfast- nothing heavy- some cereal and fruit, some OJ. If y
6. Go to bed and say to yourself “I am ready; I will have a great interview tomorrow!”
7. Wake up with plenty of time and have a proper breakfast- nothing heavy- some cereal and fruit, some OJ. If y
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
u normally have coffee, then have 1 cup!
8. Repeat to yourself as you get ready- “I will have a great interview; I will have a great day!” It’s cheesy, but just do it! Over and over!
9. Travel with sufficient time and sip on a bottle of water on your wa
8. Repeat to yourself as you get ready- “I will have a great interview; I will have a great day!” It’s cheesy, but just do it! Over and over!
9. Travel with sufficient time and sip on a bottle of water on your wa
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
.
10. Arrive 15 min early and go to the toilet! 2 reasons! To get rid of the coffee, OJ and water and to look in the mirror and say... “I look good, I feel good”
11. Walk in with your head high, shoulders back and smile.
12. Greet with a firm handshake
10. Arrive 15 min early and go to the toilet! 2 reasons! To get rid of the coffee, OJ and water and to look in the mirror and say... “I look good, I feel good”
11. Walk in with your head high, shoulders back and smile.
12. Greet with a firm handshake
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
a smile and a “Good morning Mr. /Mrs Blah, How are you today!” Remember to look them in the eyes and smile, never look down!
13. Create Rapport- Try a little small talk; this will give an idea of the type of person you’re dealing with. Remember it’s nev
13. Create Rapport- Try a little small talk; this will give an idea of the type of person you’re dealing with. Remember it’s nev
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
r personal to start. Some people want to chat; others want to get straight to the point. Read your interviewer and match his style.
14. Sit like he/she sits. If they cross their legs, do the same. If they lean back, do it. If they lean in toward you do t
14. Sit like he/she sits. If they cross their legs, do the same. If they lean back, do it. If they lean in toward you do t
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
he same! Don’t do it instantly, but gradually and discreetly imitate their movements!
15. Copy their tone. If they are loud be load. If they speak quietly, do the same. These are advanced techniques and to explain them all here would take days. Just trus
15. Copy their tone. If they are loud be load. If they speak quietly, do the same. These are advanced techniques and to explain them all here would take days. Just trus
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
me!
16. The WEAKNESS question! Always answer, never say you don’t have one, but do make your weakness sound like a strength. Ex. “My weakness is that I am never satisfied with things, I always try to improve on the things I’ve done. It gets on my wife’s
16. The WEAKNESS question! Always answer, never say you don’t have one, but do make your weakness sound like a strength. Ex. “My weakness is that I am never satisfied with things, I always try to improve on the things I’ve done. It gets on my wife’s
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
nerves; she says I’m a perfectionist.” Get it!
17. Answer as if you already have the job. Instead of saying “I would do this and that”, say “I will do this and that”. Works wonders, just don’t be arrogant!
18. Use “Successful” words. For example, accomp
17. Answer as if you already have the job. Instead of saying “I would do this and that”, say “I will do this and that”. Works wonders, just don’t be arrogant!
18. Use “Successful” words. For example, accomp
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
ished, achieved, built, developed, succeeded etc.
19. Ask questions. Have a list of questions prepared it comes across very well.
20. Thank them, and be sure you get a timeline of when they will get back to you. Now go home and have a glass of wine! Wel
19. Ask questions. Have a list of questions prepared it comes across very well.
20. Thank them, and be sure you get a timeline of when they will get back to you. Now go home and have a glass of wine! Wel
.
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
Done!
Remember, don’t let a few setbacks dampen your spirits, instead re-enforce the process and get better. Most interviews nowadays are Behavioural Interviews, which means most questions will be about how you dealt with situations in the past. The the
Remember, don’t let a few setbacks dampen your spirits, instead re-enforce the process and get better. Most interviews nowadays are Behavioural Interviews, which means most questions will be about how you dealt with situations in the past. The the
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
ry is that the way you handled things in previous jobs and situations, is a good indicator of how you will handle them in the future. Be prepared! Be Confident!
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” Aristotl
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” Aristotl
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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