PMP Practice Question: Business Environment — Predictive, Hard
A multinational pharmaceutical company is executing a predictive drug development project with a 4-year timeline and $180M budget. During year 2, a competitor receives FDA fast-track designation for a similar drug, potentially reducing the market window by 18 months. The project sponsor pressures the project manager to compress the schedule by overlapping clinical trial phases, which would violate regulatory protocols and risk patient safety. The governance board is split—some members prioritize speed-to-market while others emphasize compliance. Financial analysts project a $250M revenue loss if the competitor launches first. What should the project manager do first?
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