Assignment – Initiating a new project
Assignment: Initiating a newprojectAssign disease/drug to class SMA/Nusinersen Initiate a “new” project Using your disease and drug imagine you arestarting the projectPerform a SWOT analysis (more details onnext slide)Show a simple Gantt chart with two majormilestones/stage gates which define projectsuccess or failure (Go/no go) to supportmoving from discovery to development? Assume you have 12 months to show success inthe discovery stage? Justify why you have chosen these milestones Assignment taskGo through the stages for project initiation.Write your main points in a Word document(This will help you with the Gant chart) Conduct a SWOT analysis Incorporate the stages we have discussedto build a SWOT table like the one below STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS GuidelinesSlide 1: Introduce the medical need for atreatment Slide 2: SWOT analysis Slide 3: Gant chart Slide 4: Define milestones you wish toachieve to support moving from discoveryto development Post presentation and word document onBlackboard by 12 pm (noon) Wednesday Reminder: Initiating a newprojectWhat is the aim/goal of your project Strategic fit Is there a good scientific rationale Are there any foreseeable safety concernsor risks Can you propose a feasible project planthat will take you from discovery to clinic 5