I have an upcoming interview for an FDA Regulatory Project Manager (RPM) role and would love to hear from current or former RPMs about what the day-to-day work is actually like.
A few things I’m especially curious about:
Typical daily responsibilities
How much of the role is project management vs. regulatory/scientific coordination
What meetings/interactions are like with review teams and sponsors
How stressful the timelines can be
Skills that make someone successful in the role
Biggest challenges and best parts of the job
Differences between RPM roles across centers (CBER/CDER/CTP/etc.)
My background is as an FDA reviewer, so I’m especially interested in how the transition from reviewer to RPM feels.
Any insight, advice, or examples of a “day in the life” would be greatly appreciated.