Lab Contamination Crisis

As Senior Research Analyst at Meridian Pharmaceuticals, you've discovered systematic contamination in drug trial data spanning three years. Your discovery could invalidate $2.8B in research and tank the company's stock. Dr. Sarah Chen, your direct supervisor, is pressuring you to manipulate the findings before the board meeting tomorrow morning.

Challenges

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Senior Research Analyst

Conversation Partner

Dr. Sarah Chen, Director of Clinical Research

Setting

Glass-walled executive office overlooking a darkened research facility, multiple screens displaying concerning data patterns

Location

Meridian Pharmaceuticals, Research Division - Floor 42

Learning Objectives

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Maintain ethical integrity while managing intense pressure

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Document evidence of contamination and pressure to cover up

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Navigate the conversation without making legally compromising statements

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Listen, I know it's late, but we need to discuss these... irregularities you've found. Before you file that report, consider how many families rely on this company for their livelihood. Surely we can find a more nuanced interpretation of the data?”

This is how Dr. Sarah Chen, Director of Clinical Research's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1171

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