“How did the interview go?”
“How did the interview go?” — The question that stings… until it teaches you everything Last week, one of my mentees—let’s call her Priya—walked out of what she thought was a strong interview for a Drug Safety Associate role. She had done everything right on paper. ✔ Strong academic background ✔ Hands-on Pharmacovigilance exposure ✔ […]
Upcoming Trends in Drug Safety with AI/ML
The drug safety landscape is undergoing its most profound transformation in a generation. AI agents, large language models, and real-world data pipelines are reshaping how we detect, assess, and communicate safety signals — and the professionals who thrive will be those who blend deep domain expertise with technological fluency. Why Now? Pharmacovigilance was built on […]
Most candidates prepare for interviews. Very few prepare strategically—here’s the difference.
In today’s highly competitive pharmaceutical job market, interview preparation is no longer optional—it is a strategic necessity. Whether you are transitioning into Pharmacovigilance (PV), or advancing within Drug Safety roles, how you present your experience can make or break your opportunity. One of the most effective yet underutilized strategies is preparing for interviews with a […]
Unmatched, Not Unworthy: A Message Every Foreign Medical Graduate Needs to Hear.
First of all , Congratulations for those who got matched! wishing you the best ! For those who did not match, please read on! Not Matched? Not Defeated. For many Foreign Medical Graduates, the words “not matched” can feel like a full stop. But it’s not the end of your journey—it’s simply a redirection. You […]
When Systems Fail: Lessons from an FDA Warning Letter
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Warning Letter to Novo Nordisk Inc. following an inspection conducted under the Bioresearch Monitoring Program. The inspection identified serious and systemic violations of postmarketing adverse drug experience (PADE) reporting requirements. Lessons learnt from this warning letter: 1. Inadequate Pharmacovigilance (PV) Procedures 2. Failure to Submit 15-Day Alert […]
Celebrating the Strength Behind Every Dream: Honoring Women on International Women’s Day – 08 March 2026
Every year on International Women’s Day, the world pauses to recognize the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women in every sphere of life. From boardrooms to classrooms, laboratories to homes, women continue to shape societies, economies, and families in ways that are both visible and often quietly profound. When we speak about women in the […]