When I worked in the corporate world, I led a strong team. They were hitting the mark 95% of the time, but those small, seemingly harmless mistakes kept cropping up. These slip-ups—no matter how minor—had a way of overshadowing all the good work they did.
Sometimes these errors were costly. We had to re-submit documents, face delays in completing validation phases, and ultimately, extend the assessment period. This led to more questions, more delays, and a significant impact on our regulatory outcomes, business operations, and, most importantly, the patients waiting for our medicines.
In previous emails, I’ve shared how I tackled this issue with one simple method. If you missed it or want a refresher, feel free to reply to this email, and I’ll gladly share it with you. But today, I want to focus on something crucial: the importance of getting things right the first time, especially in regulatory work. A single mistake can have far-reaching consequences for your business and the patients relying on you.
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