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Main Subject - Questions You Should Ask During The Job Interview
At some point, usually at the conclusion of the interview, you may be asked, "Do you have any questions?" A common answer to this question is, "No, I think you've covered everything very well.
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
" This is the wrong answer! You have passed up your opportunity to ask some critical questions that may make a difference as to whether you want to work for this company.
Here are some rules
Here are some rules
; 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
and basic questions to consider asking when asked if you have questions:
Rule #1 - Ask questions. This is a critical time for you to find out insider information about the company or position
Rule #1 - Ask questions. This is a critical time for you to find out insider information about the company or position
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
.
Rule #2 - Formulate your questions based on information you hear during the interview. Paying attention to clues and listening are the keys to asking intelligent questions.
Rule #3 Bring
Rule #2 - Formulate your questions based on information you hear during the interview. Paying attention to clues and listening are the keys to asking intelligent questions.
Rule #3 Bring
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
a list of potential questions to ask, at least four or five, as a back up.
Q#1 - You've been discussing your system, could you tell me what has been tried in the past to deal with the problem
Q#1 - You've been discussing your system, could you tell me what has been tried in the past to deal with the problem
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
? (Listen carefully to the answer given as this may be your chance to inform the interviewer of our past experience with the same type of problem.)
Q#2 - There are a lot of companies laying of
Q#2 - There are a lot of companies laying of
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesnt have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
f right now. How has this company been able to maintain the workforce and continue to hire new employees? (You've done your research and know some of the reasons, but are interested in the insi
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
der point of view.)
Q#3 - Could you tell me about the way the job has been performed in the past? And, what improvements you'd like to see happen? (This is an opportunity to convince the inter
Q#3 - Could you tell me about the way the job has been performed in the past? And, what improvements you'd like to see happen? (This is an opportunity to convince the inter
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
viewer that you have what he/she is looking for by giving a specific, similar past experience story.)
Q#4 How would you describe the culture or spirit in this company? (One of the interviewe
Q#4 How would you describe the culture or spirit in this company? (One of the interviewe
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
r's concerns is whether you will fit into the company culture. You need more information to see if this would be a good environment and fit for you.)
Q#5 What are the challenges I would fac
Q#5 What are the challenges I would fac
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
e in this position over the next three months? (Your first 90 days on the job is a critical time for any new hire. You need to know what will be expected of you as you start your learning curve
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
.)
Q#6 When I responded to your question regarding my past experience handling stress, you commented that you have your share of that here. Could you tell me more about the stress level here
Q#6 When I responded to your question regarding my past experience handling stress, you commented that you have your share of that here. Could you tell me more about the stress level here
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
? (Clues are given and problems alluded to during the interview listen carefully and turn up your intuitive. Ask questions if you need clarification.
Q#7 May I ask what your background wit
Q#7 May I ask what your background wit
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
h the company is? (There's a big difference between showing an interest in someone and grilling them. Interviewers don't like being cross-examined. Ask friendly questions and be alert to clues
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
regarding this person's satisfaction with the company.)
Q#8 How would you describe your management style and interaction with your staff? (You may need to read between the lines here. Make s
Q#8 How would you describe your management style and interaction with your staff? (You may need to read between the lines here. Make s
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
ure this manager's communication and style fit with your ideas and values.)
Q#9 Ideally, what qualities will it take to get this job done? (This is a chance for you to sell yourself, and tel
Q#9 Ideally, what qualities will it take to get this job done? (This is a chance for you to sell yourself, and tel
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
l once more why you are such an excellent fit for the position the added-value you would bring to the company.)
Q#10 I am very interested in pursuing this job further. What is the next step
Q#10 I am very interested in pursuing this job further. What is the next step
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
in the hiring process? (It is best to find out what the hiring plan is so that you will know the sense of urgency and how to follow up.)
The types of questions you ask will be determined by t
The types of questions you ask will be determined by t
.
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
he conversation and types of questions asked of you during the interview. Pay attention to the interviewer's body language to determine how many questions to ask relaxed and willing to talk,
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
or in a hurry and running late? Lastly, make sure your questions are succinct and to the point, demonstrating your knowledge and interest.
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
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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