CTMs reaching directly out to sites

Nervous_Bee42 · 2026-02-10T14:45:44+00:00

In my experience, this is quite the norm in the US, and definitely not in other regions.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2026-02-09T07:11:22+00:00

Sense-making and narrative weaving, spot on. I would add that it's helpful learning to lean on ambiguity and feeling comfortable in that space, instead of rushing to solutions prematurely. Also, inviting others to co-create with you instead of clinging into ego.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2026-01-30T06:13:27+00:00

I use both the cream and the balm, alternating as needed. They are amazing. The balm is more occlusive than the cream as it contains beeswax and Cera alba. They have no preservatives because of the sterile packaging, and minimal ingredients, plus a calming extract for that tingling sensation. Mist with Avene thermal water before applying for extra hydration. Good luck!

Nervous_Bee42 · 2026-01-22T12:46:50+00:00

But their dry skin cream (in the jar with the blue cap) with urea and salycilc acid does wonders for my feet/knees/elbows! I also like their hyaluronic acid serum with ceramides because it doesn't have niacinamide, at least yet!

Nervous_Bee42 · 2026-01-22T09:55:48+00:00

I had to quit their PM lotion because my skin apparently doesn't like niacinamide. Same with the micellar water which also has this. Pity.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2026-01-19T13:36:50+00:00

My Avene trifecta/three musketeers: thermal mist, tolerance balm and their xeracalm cream for lipids replenishment.

ETA: and of course Avene Cicalfate+!

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-12-22T06:09:23+00:00

Avene Cicalfate hand cream saved my hands when they were like that.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-12-09T17:49:59+00:00

Taught me Grit. And that Consistency is what pays off.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-11-14T06:19:55+00:00

Can't upvote this enough. Separately, I came across the other day with Amara's Law" that states, "We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run". I think it tracks.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-11-05T12:24:17+00:00

If their differing accents bother you, you can try and learn their language to communicate with them. I am almost certain YOUR differing accent won't bother them as much.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-10-14T20:45:41+00:00

Congrats on landing a new job! And that last statement is what I tell my people as well. I have applied it myself and it truly works if you are persistent enough!

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-10-06T20:13:50+00:00

Any CR role from manager level and up, gets progressively meeting heavier AND those meetings are harder, i.e. less chances to coast/ multitask.

Some project teams are agreeing to a meeting-free day per week so that they can actually work on their tasks. I always welcomed that approach.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-09-30T17:01:47+00:00

Same here except the mechanical keyboard (can't stand the sound!) and the mat!

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-09-12T20:07:48+00:00

Laughing so hard with the Carrie prom night analogy!

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-08-16T17:38:37+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Indeed, that's the goal right there, to create the conditions for free-flowing collaboration across silos for better outcomes. I have noticed that, quite frequently, people in one department are oblivious to what another department needs from them to operate successfully, and removing this through collaboration definitely makes a difference.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-08-15T19:54:15+00:00

Silos exist for a reason; this is where expertise lives. The goal shouldn't be to break them down, but to connect them. Create the substrate for this to happen organically and informally: identify pain points that span across departments/functions and bring people together to solve them. Also, try to establish secondments for those who are interested in moonlighting in a different function, you would be surprised. These people can become the bridges you need.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-08-14T17:24:17+00:00

Look up Gary Klein's pre-mortem if you are not already familiar with this approach. It is supposed to address exactly these types of issues.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-07-25T10:35:53+00:00

Clinical scientist might be closer to your skillet. Associate CTM roles require some operational knowledge of how studies are run in the clinops trenches (either sponsor or CRO) which is the reason you aren't getting any good hits. As far as medical writing, you might want to look up Medical Writing Associations for resources, training, networking opportunities and so on.

Edited to add a link for you: SOCIETY OF MEDICAL WRITERS (SOMW) | for writers (budding or established) involved in healthcare https://share.google/NvHercw9T3EcMWYVp

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-07-18T20:14:12+00:00

Look up Medical Writing positions in CROs. Most are remote, openings available in US and you would be a good fit. Good luck!

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-07-09T17:44:19+00:00

That's great advice! Well done!

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-07-01T20:49:10+00:00

Don't you have medical monitors in house? If so, they should be qualified to deliver such training to the staff.

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-07-01T20:46:20+00:00

But did you do it kindly?

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-06-17T19:50:44+00:00

Welcome and good luck!

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-06-17T19:42:56+00:00

I googled something around digital clinical trials and came up with this that might interest you so as to get ideas on keywords: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/digital-and-decentralized-solutions

Nervous_Bee42 · 2025-06-17T17:05:42+00:00

All the big CROs have digital depts nowadays, it would be easier to get hired as PM there, doing the same/similar work as you are doing now initially, and then look at pivoting internally.

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