Jillian - Organization + Initiative = Success

Vital elements of any successful department are organization and proficiency – something I learned my first day in Scientific Communications. Being able to find files and information quickly is crucial to creating effective RFIs and within the client’s deadlines. While I will continue to learn useful methods for maintaining this level of organization, I underwent a meticulous lesson on how to find important information on what is called the Project Database – a listing of all studies we have conducted. Joanne, my supervisor, and I sat down to discuss all facets of the Project Database and how to find detailed information on individual studies that would be beneficial in writing creative text for RFIs. Marketing every RFI differently is extremely important when pin-pointing particular aspects of clinical studies important to different clients. The information Joanne provided this week will be valuable when determining what information would be advantageous to use in the sales text of future RFIs. On Tuesday, September 12, I received a special thanks from two employees regarding how organized I have been keeping the documents and folders on the computer drive.

I have been working on a Case Study, one of many marketing materials ICON utilizes, regarding a significant trial we conducted. I focused on the excellent service provided by the Biostats/Programming department and included information I obtained through interviews. While this Case Study has not yet been published, it is going to be used in a business opportunity where the client is interested in our Biostats/Programming services. I informed the Account Executive in charge of the RFI and informed her about the Case Study I recently created. She immediately requested a copy of the Case Study and it will hopefully be used in a presentation selling our services to the client.