Re: Frustration - New to the Medical Device field, I come from generic pharmaceutical
So, you have plopped yourself in chaos. What to do?
If you like to be surrounded by order and don't want to wear the spurs to establish it--if you don't want to try to build a robust system there, then seek other placement.
If you don't believe the people there are serious and want a system that works--if they will want YOU to be the system, then seek other placement.
If you are willing to take the wide-angle look at this situation and build a functioning, though not perfect, system, then take a deep breath and make a project plan. I don't know what else is on your resume, but establishing a QMS is pretty good stuff in there. If that's what you want, and for the right reasons. It's not just a job, and the result is not just a resume. It's the people you leave behind with your work when you go. Our best assets are our intellect, empathy, self esteem and reputation. If you look at this thing hard and see it for the people and then decide to stay (that's why so many teachers stay in education) you could pull it off.
The forces may work against you. It's not all about your strength of will. If upper management does not desire and support your efforts then there is no reason to make them.
So, think about it awhile; look at your options, make your move and don't look back.
