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Managing Up/Down as a Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs in Regulatory and Clinical Affairs
In regulatory, it is imperative to have the ability to manage up/down and sideways. There was a looming risk to have certain products registered in a particular country, I had to convince my boss and other executives that we had to proceed with the registration.
- Ability to manage others
- Dealing with conflict
- Negotiating difficult conversations
Managing Up/Down as a Clinical Scientist in Regulatory and Clinical Affairs
Clinical scientists work within larger organizations. Soft skills such as influencing both internal and external stakeholders are key to this role.
- Ability to manage others
- Dealing with conflict
- Negotiating difficult conversations
- Seeking advice from advisors and mentors