The FDA has removed key web pages on clinical trial diversity, including guidance aimed at increasing diverse representation in research. Other resources scrubbed include a podcast on health equity and a discussion paper on medical device trials. These efforts once prioritized equitable access to medicine—what does this mean for the future of diversity in research?

www.statnews.com/2025/01/23/fda-purges-pages-clinical-trial-diversity-after-trump-dei-ban/

Any recommendation for a public place to watch the US F1 Grand Prix together with other folks who couldn’t get a COTA ticket?

Would anyone consider their senior colleagues to be their genuine friends?

I’ve been on the bench with less than 10% utilization for 3wks now. I’m a first year and the past month has been slower with not many new projects coming in. I do see a few new projects come in every week but I’m not getting staffed on them. Should I be worried? Should I ask my PM if I should be worried? We’re in a pretty small group less than 20 people

Hello fishes
I am a chemical engineer having 4.5 years of experience in production and currently I am working as production manager in liquid ink manufacturing company and now i want to switch to give a new exposure to my career so if u have any opportunities for me then please let me know
Thanks in advance

Anyone else have a formatting pet peeve and get annoyed when people don’t have a blank first column and row in tabs? I.e headers/data in cell A1

My first manager told me this, and I’ve followed it to a T since.

How dangerous is crown heights these days?

Hello,

If IBM GBS offers executive MBA programme to the employees or that's not possible while working in IBM GBS?

How long does a written offer typically take after receiving a verbal offer? Trying to figure out when I should put in my notice.

How do you apply design factors to IT Audits. Just overheard someone explain 'level of aggregation' for IT Security policies by describing how many people have access to it. Why is this a thing???

SA1 to SA2 in PWC is a promotion or progression ?
If it's a progression will the resource get the progression by default after an year of joining ?

Is it possible to move into Management consulting roles without an MBA?

If yes, which companies can I apply to?

Anyone ever get in on my IOC call? 💰

Let’s say you’re the main character of some action movie. Think military / Jason Bourne / Ethan Hunt type of guy. You’re only bringing one watch with you on your mission across the world. Streets of Paris, African jungles, Southeast Asia, and wherever else the mission takes you. What watch you wearing?

How are the mulesoft projects in LTI?

Hi Fishes,
I have got an offer from VW IT Services Gurgaon recently, I want to know the work-culture, job security and work-life balance in VW, can someone pls provide some insights here.

YOE is 2 years and tech stack is Java+Cloud.

Anyone in Toronto looking for a CD? I need to make a change. Agency or in-house (if the in-house is cool.)

Do schools allow you to defer for more than a year?

Hi Fishes,

Anyone from Optum Gurgaon up for a quick meet tomorrow in office. I have joined last week, will be visiting office for 1st time. And my team is Hyd/US based. So, DM if in.

Hello,

I’ll be done with my masters in Medical Biotechnology in December and have done my bachelors in pharmaceutical sciences.

I am thinking of looking for jobs but I am kind of confused. I don’t know what roles or positions to look up for. Any help will be appreciated.

Location: Canada

Anyone here doing Pharma marketing or any sort of data analyst work? If so, please let me treat you to coffee in exchange to pick your brain!

I’m curious about your career path, day in the life, do you enjoy it? Would love to connect!

Anyone here work @ Novo Nordisk? I have a sales interview tomorrow morning for diabetes care specialist

Anyone hiring or recruiting in the San Diego area? Experienced scientist/engineers with over ten years of industry experience and MS in Bioengineering

Ugh, is that time of year again! Does anyone have any advice on how to handle "friends" and family members who spout conspiracy theories to avoid getting the flu shot

Just got offered a job at a small biotech in London (UK). ~£45k plus bonus but only 1YR FTC and no equity.

Pretty sure it's a discovery role too.

I just finished my PhD at a very good uni with 3 years technician experience before that. BSc and MSc also at very good unis with good grades.

I think this offer is well below par, but curious to hear what you guys think/if you have any comparisons?

Thanks in advance :)

What type of drug test are they going to do?

What does drug testing look like after you get an offer?

Anyone work at Tempus Labs? How do you like it there?

I accepted a $115K base salary, 13% bonus, 10k sign on bonus (scientist supervisor) job and two weeks later, got a $135K base, 17% bonus, and 15K sign on bonus (Senior scientist role) offer from another company. Should I accept the new offer ? How do I tell the previous company about this? Also, I’ve already negotiated with the first company and the $115K base is the negotiated salary. I really do not prefer one company over the other. They’re both great! I’m very confused here. TIA🙏

What is the average salary for Clinical Research Associate I?

Anyone working at Abbie willing to provide reference? Desperately need one

Do you have to know some within AmerisourceBergen to work for them? I feel like I have tried 5 times to work for them and nothing has happened.

Anyone on here working/worked at Moderna Norwood location? What are you experiences and do you recommend? Are there any “buts” or red flags?

What's the total comp packages look like for big pharma for Sr. Manager or AD?

Is 130-150, 15% bonus, 15k rsu in line?

I’m a PV consultant, typically coming in as interim Heads of PV and helping clean up disasters. Considering going back into Pharma- what si the base salary of a Head of PV typically? I currently command $250-300 per hour

I heard a lot of people talking about Colorado becoming the next biotech hub. Is this true?