I NTRODUCTION
regulatory functions and did not receive a promotion or more money. However,
it was one of the best choices I ever made because I learned a lot about leadership,
management, overall drug development, providing relevant information to senior
management, and guiding a project team to get a job done.
So, seek out opportunities, ask for what you want or what you think would
be benefcial, show how you can contribute and never say no in the face of an
opportunity—and you will expand your possibilities and fnd new choices.
There are at least 100 other pieces of advice or wisdom or learning I could
share, but most of them would all circle back to the three I have mentioned. I
strongly believe you are in control of your own career you can shape it and, with
some creative thought and consideration, you can shape your world to achieve
what you want.
This book can be a step in your journey. Read what others have been
through, learn from their experiences, consider their advice and ponder their
thoughts. Discuss these things with your colleagues or your supervisor to gain
additional insights. If you have more questions, take my advice and ask anyone
anything—reach out to the authors, ask them for more information about what
they do, extend your network to include them, meet up with them at a RAPS
conference or connect through LinkedIn. Do not manufacture constraints for
yourself—others will do that. Instead, remember that you can talk to anyone,
learn anything, and break any boundaries. This confdence will open a new
world of ideas and opportunities you could never have planned.
Good luck in your career!
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regulatory functions and did not receive a promotion or more money. However,
it was one of the best choices I ever made because I learned a lot about leadership,
management, overall drug development, providing relevant information to senior
management, and guiding a project team to get a job done.
So, seek out opportunities, ask for what you want or what you think would
be benefcial, show how you can contribute and never say no in the face of an
opportunity—and you will expand your possibilities and fnd new choices.
There are at least 100 other pieces of advice or wisdom or learning I could
share, but most of them would all circle back to the three I have mentioned. I
strongly believe you are in control of your own career you can shape it and, with
some creative thought and consideration, you can shape your world to achieve
what you want.
This book can be a step in your journey. Read what others have been
through, learn from their experiences, consider their advice and ponder their
thoughts. Discuss these things with your colleagues or your supervisor to gain
additional insights. If you have more questions, take my advice and ask anyone
anything—reach out to the authors, ask them for more information about what
they do, extend your network to include them, meet up with them at a RAPS
conference or connect through LinkedIn. Do not manufacture constraints for
yourself—others will do that. Instead, remember that you can talk to anyone,
learn anything, and break any boundaries. This confdence will open a new
world of ideas and opportunities you could never have planned.
Good luck in your career!
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