Otsuka Work Values

Daily Duties at Otsuka:

Medical Writer, 12/98-5/99 * Wrote abstracts, manuscripts, protocols, SOPs, study reports, regulatory documents Senior Scientist IV, 5/96 - 12/98 * Pharmacology: developed two novel rodent models of aspirin-insensitive arterial thrombosis: tested anti-thrombin, anti-Xa, and anti-VIIa compounds for thrombosis * Developed rat models of intermittent claudication; Tested catheters to deliver drugs and growth factors locally, measured blood flow (microspheres, Transonic flow sensors), and vasculogenesis (latex and plastic polymers) * Tested drugs to treat heart failure and vascular disease (all work was done under GLP regulations) * Tested the angiogenic effects of VEGF, IGF-1 and angiopoietin in ischemic muscle * Vascular responses to endothelium-dependent and independent vasodilators were tested in rats with diabetes * Investigated new indications for drugs already approved and worked closely with clinical research and marketing to enhance product marketability * Brought the animal facility into USDA compliance and helped in the planning and design of the new facility * Head of the IACUC committee for 1 year: hired animal technicians, and a veterinarian consultant * Managed the animal facility and learned the guidelines for animal husbandry and facility regulations

What they like about Otsuka:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

MSL, Medical Writer, Clinical Project Manager, Drug Safety, Pharmacologist, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Science Liaison, Director of Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Compliance

Skills

Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Project Management, Medical and publication writing, Medical Science Liaison, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Discovery / Toxicology / PK/PD, Compliance

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