EmpiRx Health’s Post

In my years as a pharmacist, I've often pondered what makes certain professionals in our field truly stand out. Recently, while delving into Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s "Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention," I found a compelling answer. Consider this scenario: a pharmacist meticulously analyzes drug interactions and dosages, yet also approaches each patient interaction with a sense of childlike curiosity and openness. It’s this blend of traits that defines the paradoxical nature of creative individuals in our profession. Drawing from Csikszentmihalyi’s insights, here are ten pairs of opposite traits often seen in pharmacists and clinicians: Energetic & Quiet: We bring energy to patient care but remain calm under pressure. Smart & Naive: We use our extensive knowledge while staying open to new ideas. Playful & Disciplined: We innovate with treatments but follow strict protocols. Imaginative & Realistic: We envision better healthcare solutions grounded in reality. Extroverted & Introverted: We collaborate with teams but also focus on detailed solo work. Humble & Proud: We are proud of our expertise yet always willing to learn. Androgynous: We transcend traditional roles, bringing empathy and strength to our work. Conservative & Rebellious: We respect proven methods but are eager to adopt new practices. Passionate & Objective: We are passionate about patient outcomes but remain objective in our decisions. Sensitive & Enjoying: Our sensitivity enhances patient care, bringing us fulfillment despite challenges. Embracing these paradoxes isn’t just about understanding ourselves better; it’s about unlocking new avenues for innovation and patient care. How do you balance these opposing traits in your practice? #Pharmacy #ClinicalExcellence #Creativity #Innovation #HealthcareHeroes #pharmd

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽! Cynthia Girman Founder & CEO, and Mary Beth Ritchey, our new Chief Scientific Officer, are now together at the helm. "Combining our experience, expertise, and skillsets brings synergies that allow us to expand our capabilities and make CERobs the best it can be." Mary Beth rejoined us as Chief Scientific Officer in August 2023, bringing invaluable experience from her role as Chief Epidemiologist at the FDA’s Center for Devices & Radiologic Health. Her leadership and extensive background in pharma, devices, consulting, and the FDA have already made a significant impact on our team. In addition to this leadership shift, we are excited to unveil our refreshed logo and brand identity. We look forward to continuing our global collaborations, offering services in #RealWorldEvidence (RWE), #EvidenceSynthesis, trial #EndpointStrategy (COAs/PROs), clinical #TrialDesign support, and #RegulatoryStrategy for #Medicines and #Devices. Our commitment remains unwavering: to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose #RealWorldSolutionsThatMatter, and generate valuable evidence for patients, physicians, payers, and regulators while upholding the scientific rigor we’re known for. Stay tuned for more updates and connect with us as we embark on this new chapter! #CEROBSConsulting #RWE #EvidenceSynthesis #RWEstrategy #RegulatoryStrategy #RWEforRegulatoryDecisions #COA #PRO #EndpointStrategy

Ten years ago this guy in the hoodie was asking how to get more involved with industry. Now he’s teaching others how to do it! It wasn’t that long ago that Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, MS approached Leo Edward Otero and me, curious how to work with industry. It’s awesome that the recent YoungMD Connect has given Blake a platform to share these learnings with others. Congratulations Tamara Bogetti, MBA and the BMC team for creating this incredible forum for leaders like Blake, Ashley Brissette, Tarsus marketing VP Matt Rossen, and others to pay it forward! Here are some tips for physicians who want to collaborate with industry. Please share more! - Find products and disease states that you’re really passionate about - Develop a strong relationship with your SMA / MSL / sales rep to learn about opportunities on both the medical and marketing sides of the company. Customer facing leaders in industry will be your biggest advocates. - Choose companies whose values and culture you align with. You become an extension of that organization when you get involved with them - are they a good fit for your brand and are you a good fit for their brand? - Determine where you can make the biggest impact - are you a great presenter, researcher, writer, social media content creator, innovator, advisor? Be open about your talents and explore where you can make a fulfilling difference at the companies you collaborate with. - Read about the PhRMA and Advamed codes to understand what compliance guidelines will be in place and know that each company may each have additional guidelines to follow. - Review industry contracts carefully to ensure you’re comfortable with any restrictions - understand what scope of work is covered and be sure you’re not limiting other opportunities. - Realize that industry activities may happen after hours or on weekends and be willing to commit the time. - Leverage Industry gatherings like investigator meetings and advisory boards for networking with other physicians involved in industry to learn and share best practices. 💡Come to conferences like YMDC and learn from experts like Blake! 📸 photo cred: Pamela Marans Katz WILLIAMSON EYE CENTER Bryn Mawr Communications Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. #Pharmaceuticals #medicalaffairs #industry #physician #collaboration #ophthalmology #eyecare #YMDC

📢 New YouTube Video! Curious about the role of a Clinical Project Manager in clinical trials? In our latest video, we explore how these professionals juggle time, quality, and budget to drive success in drug development and medical research. From overseeing patient safety to collaborating with CROs and ensuring data integrity—learn how they keep clinical trials on track. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/dRwrHieZ #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials #ProjectManagement #HealthcareInnovation #PharmaIndustry #LeadershipSkills #GlobalTrials #GCPStandards #DrugDevelopment #TeamCollaboration #RegulatoryAffairs

I want to say a massive 'thank you' to those of you who have already contributed to the One MSL Global Survey 2024! We've had a fantastic response so far. With your continued support, we can share our most representative data set when the new results go live at the end of March. If you are a #MSL, MSL manager or Medical leader, and are still yet to share your experience, we would love to hear your perspective.   We’re asking colleagues in medical functions worldwide to tell us: how were the past 12 months for you?    Click the link below to complete the survey now:  https://lnkd.in/eajXCD26    Since our first survey in 2018 we have gathered insights from Medical Affairs colleagues in over 70 countries, which helps inform us and the industry alike. You can explore our previous years’ findings in our One Community (https://lnkd.in/gah4sSh).    #fieldmedical #medicalaffairs #survey #research #pharma 

So important to gather data on the medical affairs function - once we understand people’s current reality we can build towards a greater impact in medical affairs

We've made it to this year's East Medical Affairs Strategic Summit! Be sure to catch Lori Klein, PharmD and Gemma Pfister for their talks on optimizing strategies and the complexities of impactful operations tomorrow 👇 Can't make the talks? Book a meeting with Inizio Advisory here: https://lnkd.in/emdrQyjF #FierceMASS #MedicalAffairs #FiercePharma #FierceLifeSciences #WeAreFierce

Looking for hourly rate averages for clinical operations contract roles in Europe? Download EPM Scientific's new Clinical Operations Rates Guide: https://hubs.la/Q02GVGRq0 Featuring current hourly rate benchmarks for Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Trial Manager, and Clinical Project Manager roles for over 20 European countries, download this indispensable resource today. #LifeSciences #ClinicalOperations #HourlyRates

In a pharmaphorum feature, learn how Advanced Clinical delivers a better clinical experience, whether you are looking for clinical trial support or your next clinical career. Read the article: https://hubs.la/Q02vbKnQ0 #clinicalresearch #clinicalcareer #clinicaloutsourcing

Changing the treatment paradigm for sleep apnea will require translating great science into new ways of practicing medicine. We are glad to have a medical leader like Theo Hill, MD, MBA, to help lead the way forward! #medicalaffairs #sleepapnea #paradigmshift