In one of my past lives I held a Top Secret clearance as a Civil Service employee working for the Air Force. So I am familiar with background checks. But many job seekers are not. Here's a little background on background checks...
More companies are doing background checks on potential employees these days than ever before. Wh
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
y? Here are justa few of the reasons:
1. Studies show that 30-40% of all job applicants put false information on their resumes or applications, and "exaggerate" their qualifications during interviews. Can you blame employers for wanting to verify claims made by desperate job seekers?
2. Lawsuits for "negligent hir
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
ng" are on the rise. If an employee’s actions hurt someone, the employer may be liable. So when considering an applicant, it's in the company's best financial self-interest to find out if that person has done anything in the past which might indicate future problems.
3. Child abuse and abductions have resulted in new la
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
s in almost every state that require criminal background checks for anyone who works with children.
4. The September 11th attacks have resulted in heightened security and identity-verification strategies by many employers.
5. In addition, many state and federal government jobs require a background check, and dep
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
nding on the kind of job, may require an extensive investigation for a security clearance.
So there are several reasons why employers perform background checks.
Under federal law, the employer must obtain the applicant’s written authorization before the background check is conducted.
The types of background checks com
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
anies do usually depends on the job, but they typically include the following:
Employment Verification
Often a potential employer will contact an applicant's past employers. Many states have laws which prohibit employers from intentionally interfering with former employees' attempts to find jobs by giving ou
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
false or misleading references, but a former boss can say anything TRUTHFUL about your performance. However, most companies have a policy to only confirm dates of employment, final salary, and other limited information.
Education Verification
This is done to verify degrees and certifications listed on res
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
mes or applications. Under federal law, specific records such as transcripts and discipline records are confidential and will not be released by schools without the authorization of the student. However, a school may release "directory information," which can include name, address, dates of attendance and degrees earned.
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
NG>Drug Screening
Many large corporations have a policy to drug-screen all potential employees prior to starting. In this situation, the job offer is contingent on you successfully passing the drug screen.
Credit Checks
This type of check (sometimes called a "consumer report") is most often don
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
by companies where employees have access to money, sensitive personal and financial information. Some employers also use your credit history to gauge your level of responsibility (they believe if you are not reliable in paying your bills, then you will not be a reliable employee).
In addition to your payment history, a credit
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
report typically includes information about your former addresses and previous employers. Employers can use this as one way to verify the accuracy of information you provide on an application or resume.
Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants because they have filed for bankruptcy.
Cr
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
iminal and Motor Vehicle Records
These types of background checks are not as common but some companies have a policy of checking criminal records. Although arrest information is a matter of public record, in most states employers cannot normally access the arrest record of a potential employee (there are some exception
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
, such as for law enforcement positions). If the arrest resulted in a conviction, that information can be obtained. In general, civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest more than seven years old are not reported (the seven-year limit may not apply to criminal convictions, depending on your state).
Companies c
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
eck motor vehicle records when positions involve the operation of company vehicles and equipment.
Employment Application Accuracy
Some companies verify the accuracy of the information you provided on the employment application, including what you listed as your most recent salary. When you complete th
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
application make sure all information is accurate.
What Can You Do to Prepare?
Take the following steps to reduce the chances that you and/or the potential employer will be "surprised" by information found during the background check:
1. Order a copy of your credit reportt?
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
. If there is something you do not recognize or that you disagree with, dispute the information with the creditor and/or credit bureau before you have to explain it to the interviewer.
2. Check court records. If you have an arrest record or have been involved in court cases, go to the county where this took pl
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
ce and inspect the files. Make sure the information is correct and up to date.
3. Check DMV records. Request a copy of your driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, especially if you are applying for a job that involves driving.
4. Do your own background check. If you want to
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
ee what an employer’s background check might uncover, hire a company that specializes in such reports to conduct one for you. That way, you can discover if the data bases ofinformation vendors contain inaccurate information. Consult the Yellow Pages under "Investigators," or use one of the many online search services to find a ser
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As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
ice.
5. Ask if your former employer has a policy about the release of personnel and/or employment information. Most companies limit the amount of information they disclose.
Remember, potential employers can't conduct a background check without your written authorization. You can "just say no." Of course,
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
doing that would give the impression that you have something to hide and almost certainly eliminate you from consideration.
Just be honest about your background. Many employers will hire good candidates that fit their needs even if their backgrounds are less than perfect -- as long as they didn't lie about it
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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