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:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

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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