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Out of the shadows: A brighter future for pharma technical development

McKinsey

The sometimes-overlooked function of chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) has a rare opportunity to reimagine its role and find innovative ways to improve and accelerate drug development.

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How to Become a Product Manager and Bring Value to Your Customers

Harvard Professional Development

If it’s a physical product, this means knowing about manufacturing, raw materials sourcing, and any regulatory standards that need to be followed. If you’re currently employed, you may also be able to talk to product managers in your own company, shadow them, and possibly start your career by transferring into their department.

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How to Figure Out What You Want to Do Next

On The Job

It's often used in technology or manufacturing, but there's no reason it can't work on your career. While you might be able to job shadow someone in your dream job, you might also learn a great deal just by reading industry publications, listening to podcasts or reading blogs. List your favorite things. Did she have internships?

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A Practical Guide To Implementing 5S In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

Developed by leaders of the Toyota Motor Company in the late 1960s, the 5S system is a lean manufacturing methodology based on five Japanese words: seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke. Use tags, shadow boards, labels, and floor marking tape to highlight different items according to their use.