Let's CombinateL Drugs + Devices

Episodes

Oct. 15, 2025

210 - How AI Is Rewriting GMP: Smarter CAPA, PAT, DOE, and Continuous…

As AI becomes more integrated into pharmaceutical manufacturing, the question is not just how fast we can adopt it, but how safely. In this episode, Ben Locwin and Subhi Saadeh discuss the intersection of AI, GMP, and Quality...

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Oct. 8, 2025

209 - ALCOA++ EXPLAINED | What Everyone Gets Wrong About Data Integri…

In this episode, I talk with Monika Andraos of Dunamis Compliance about how organizations can navigate group think and approach data integrity the right way. We cover risk culture, CSV vs. data integrity, ALCOA++, data govern...

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Oct. 1, 2025

208 - How Drugs Are Designed, Targets, Phenotypes, and Structure Base…

In this episode, Jesse Gordon-Blake, PhD, delves into the intricacies of medicinal chemistry, particularly focusing on drug discovery for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Jesse explains the process of discovering molecule...

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Sept. 23, 2025

207 - What 99.999% Reliability Really Means

In this episode, Subhi Saadeh sits down with Alan Stevens, CAPT, to break down the concept of five nines (99.999% reliability) in medical devices. They cover where the standard came from, why FDA introduced it in their 2020 d...

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Sept. 17, 2025

Will AI Decide Your Next Drug/Device Approval?

Artificial Intelligence is moving fast but how do you regulate it in industries where precision and risk management are everything? In this episode of Let’s Combinate, Subhi Saadeh sits down with Dominick Romano, founder of D...

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Sept. 10, 2025

205 - Why Less Than 20% of Companies Have Started Quality 4.0

Nearly two-thirds of companies believe Quality 4.0 will transform their operations in the next five years yet fewer than 20% have started, and most haven’t even reached the planning stage. In this conversation, Larry Mager br...

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Sept. 2, 2025

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Aug. 27, 2025

203 - Drug Delivery, Platforms, IP Battles, Supply Chain Risks with J…

In this episode of Let’s Combinate, Subhi Saadeh sits down with Jim Collins, a leader in drug delivery with over 30 years of experience at Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and now as an advisor and board member. Jim shares the history of c...

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Aug. 20, 2025

202 - Becoming an Expert in the Work Nobody Wants to Do/Design, Risk,…

In this episode of Let's Combinate, host Subhi Saadeh is joined by long-time friend and Senior Technical Program Manager Joey Frechin, who brings a wealth of experience in med tech consulting. They discuss the intricacies of ...

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Aug. 13, 2025

201 - Inside a $300M FDA Remediation, Lessons from Zimmer to EpiPen W…

In this episode of Let’s ComBinate, Subhi Saadeh sits down with Jeff Gensler, a quality and regulatory leader with 30+ years in MedTech, pharma, and combination products. Jeff takes us inside FDA warning letters, consent decr...

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Aug. 6, 2025

200 - 4 Years of Conversations, and I’m Still Figuring It Out

In this milestone episode, I reflect on what it’s taken to record, edit, and release 200 episodes focused on medical devices, pharma, and combination products. I share three hard-earned lessons not just about the industry, bu...

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July 30, 2025

199 - How Modeling Can Cut in Half for Combination Products, V&V 40, …

In this episode of Let’s Combinate, host Subhi Saadeh is joined by Mark Burchnall, Director of Engineering at PSN Labs, to break down the evolving role of mechanical modeling and simulation in medical device and combination p...

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July 23, 2025

198 - QMSR Explained, ISO 13485 Compared, and 5 Key Things You Might’…

In this episode of Let's Combinate, host Subhi Saadeh highlights five critical aspects of the FDA's new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) that you may have missed. Subhi explains the historical context of QSR and IS...

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July 16, 2025

197 - Quality Agreements Explained: How to Protect Yourself When Thin…

In this episode of Let’s Combinate, host Subhi Saadeh breaks down the critical role of quality agreements in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.A quality agreement is a written document that defines GxP responsi...

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July 12, 2025

Combi Crumbs: Clinical Trials 101 – From Safety to Strategy

From Episode 195 with Archana Sah In this clip of the larger interview with Archana Sah, she covers the critical phases and elements of clinical trials—from phase one focusing on safety to phase three assessing effectiveness ...

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July 9, 2025

196 - Starting Your Career in Life Sciences: How to Win Your First 90…

In this episode, I go over 8 lessons to maximize your first 90 days in Life Sciences. These include understanding the impact of their roles, adopting a professional mindset, passing the first 90-day test, avoiding the 'silent...

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July 2, 2025

195 - Clinical Trial Design, Oncology Innovation & Decentralized Tria…

In this episode of Let's Combinate, Archana shares her insights on the critical factors involved in designing clinical trials, from phase one safety profiling to pivotal phase three trials. She also discusses the importance o...

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June 25, 2025

194 - Drug Delivery Innovation, Networking in Pharma, and Building a …

In this episode I sit down with Mike Denzer, a mechanical engineer, inventor, and trusted leader in the combination product space. We talk about the power of networking not just as a tool for finding your next job, but as a f...

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June 18, 2025

193 - Bioengineering Grads: Here’s What Recruiters Actually Want to S…

In this episode of Let’s Combinate, host Subhi Saadeh is joined by Kirk Petyo, Partner at Talent Factory Medical and Talent Factory Recruiting. If you're a bioengineering student, recent grad, or early-career professional try...

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June 11, 2025

192 - What Is a Drug/Device Combination Product? (Non-Technical, Unde…

If you’ve ever wondered what a combination product is—or how to explain it—this video breaks it down clearly and simply. This is a non-technical, high-level explanation of what a combination product is. It’s meant for anyone ...

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June 4, 2025

191 - If It’s Not ALCOA+, It Didn’t Happen: The Real Meaning of Data …

You’ve heard it before: If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen. But in life sciences, documentation isn’t just a formality—it’s the foundation of trust, compliance, and product quality. In this episode, Subhi Saadeh breaks ...

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May 28, 2025

190 - Harmony, Not Sameness: What Drug-Device Teams Keep Getting Wrong

Episode is based on a talk Subhi Saadeh gave at CPHI. In this episode, Subhi Saadeh breaks down the three levels where true harmonization must happen for drug-device products to succeed:-Global regulatory alignment-Effective ...

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May 21, 2025

189 - FDA, ISO, ICH, USP, PDA - What Are These Groups and Why Do They…

Ever wondered who’s really behind the regulations you follow in pharma and medical devices? In this episode of Let’s ComBinate, Subhi Saadeh breaks down the five categories of organizations that influence how we develop, test...

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May 14, 2025

187 – Certified Quality Auditor, AI in Audits, Real Skills, Systems T…

In this episode of Let’s Combinate, Subhi Saadeh—an ISO 13485 certified lead auditor, CQA, and CQE—dives into the evolving role of auditing in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. He reflects on his journey to be...

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