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VP Regulatoy, Quality Assurance, Medical & Clinical Affairs
Author(s) -
Barber Cynthia M
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.201.2
Subject(s) - regulatory affairs , quality assurance , quality (philosophy) , product (mathematics) , business , economic shortage , public relations , accreditation , legislation , process (computing) , marketing , medicine , medical education , operations management , political science , engineering , computer science , philosophy , linguistics , geometry , mathematics , epistemology , government (linguistics) , service (business) , operating system , law
The attractiveness of having a science degree is that there is an array of diverse and exciting jobs outside of the laboratory. Currently there is a shortage of regulatory and quality assurance (QA) personnel. And firms are seeking scientists for these position. The need arises because it is crucial that all pharmaceutical, medical device, veterinary, infant nutritional and cosmetic products are registered before they can be marketed for sale. Working in regulatory affairs involves the preparation of scientific and technical information to support product approval globally, keeping abreast of changes in legislation and informing colleagues according. Job roles include quality control and assurance, clinical trial design and management, process development chemist, product formulation scientist, medical writing for regulatory dossiers and acting as a company representative to regulatory agencies. Many companies seek PhD scientist for these positions. Most regulatory agencies employee scientist and there is a need to counter these skills within the company. The expectation is that you bring your scientific research experience and thought process to the company. Learn on the job and after a couple of years experience you will be considered a seasoned regulatory affair and quality assurance professional.