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Episodes

Aug. 30, 2023

100 - PQMCoach, Our First Recording, Quality (Big Q/little q), Why Pr…

On this episode, I was joined by one of my favorite guests, Larry Mager of Mgmt-Ctrl and PQMCoach.com. Larry walks through: Episode 100 and the first recording with Larry! Quality - Big Q/little q Building a QMS and Commercia...

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Aug. 21, 2023

099 - Medical Device vs. Medicinal Product Reviews in the EU, Working…

On this episode, I was joined by Janine Jamieson, European Editor at International Pharmaceutical Quality. In this episode, Janine walks through: Medical Device vs. Medicinal Product Reviews in the EU, Working at MHRA as a Pr...

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Aug. 16, 2023

098 - MedTech vs. Aerospace Risk Management, AFAP vs. ALARP/ALARA, Qu…

On this episode I was joined by Bijan Elahi, Award winning Medical Device Risk Management author, educator and consultant. Bijan walks through: MedTech vs. Aerospace - Differences in Risk Management Approaches Risk Control/Re...

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Aug. 9, 2023

097 - Predictive Quality, Business Process Capabilities, 3 Lines of Q…

On this episode, I was joined by one of my favorite guests, Larry Mager of Mgmt-Ctrl and PQMCoach.com. Larry walks through: Predictive Quality Management and PDCA Business Process Capabilities and process stewardship 3 Lines ...

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Aug. 2, 2023

096 - 096 - Pharma Waste Management, Sustainability, What Happens to …

On this episode I was joined by Heather Johnson who's the CEO of Ingenium. In this episode, expect to learn: • Why Waste Management in Pharma might be more complicated than you might think • Different kinds of sharps, why sha...

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July 26, 2023

095 - How FMEA fits into ISO14971, Probabilities, Severity of Harm, R…

On this episode, I was joined again by one of my favorite people in risk management, Naveen Agarwal. In this episode, Naveen discussses: - How FMEA's fit into ISO14971 - pFMEA's from External Partners and linking to risk file...

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July 19, 2023

094 - Connected Combination Products, Product Traceability, Regulatin…

On this episode, I was joined by Rumi Young, Director of Regulatory Policy at Beckton Dickinson(BD). Rumi walks through: Connected Devices and Combination Products How Regulators approach regulating new technologies Traceabil...

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July 12, 2023

093 - Combination Products Handbook Part 2: Supplier Management, Drug…

On this episode, I was joined by Susan Neadle, Principal Consultant and President of Combination Products Consulting Services LLC. Susan and I discuss: Supplier Management for Combination Products Drug & Device Analytical Tes...

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July 5, 2023

092 - Putting it all together: Drug cGMP’s 210/211/ICH and Device QMS…

On this episode I was joined by Aaron Snyder, VP of Quality Assurance at Allotex. Aaron discusses: • Distinguishing differences in framework between the Device QSR/QMS and Drug cGMP’s • Learnings from Training FDA CDER and...

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June 28, 2023

091 - Combination Products Handbook Part 1: Foundation, Learning from…

On this episode, I was joined by Susan Neadle, Principal Consultant and President of Combination Products Consulting Services LLC. Susan and I discuss: Part 1 of The Combination Products Handbook: A Practical Guide to Combina...

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June 21, 2023

090 - Software Validation, Automation, No-Code Quality Tools and QMS …

On This Episode, I was joined by Harsh Thakkar, CEO of Qualtivate. Harsh walks through: - Automating Quality with No Code Tools - Software Validation - Infrastructure Software - Out of the Box - Configured Software - Custom S...

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June 14, 2023

089 - Talking HealthTech Podcast, Consistency, Australian Innovation …

On this episode, I was joined by Peter Birch, CEO and Host of Talking HealthTech. Peter walks through: - Talking HealthTech Podcast with 350+ Episodes - HealthTech Innovation in Australia and audience building - Working Quiet...

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June 7, 2023

088 - Production Part Approval Process(PPAP) with Subhi Saadeh

On this episode, I outline an introduction to one of my favorite APQP tools: Production Part Approval Process(PPAP): - What is PPAP - Inputs, Process, Triggers and Interactions - PPAP Elements and Tools - The difference betwe...

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May 31, 2023

087 - From Crime Reporting to Regulatory Affairs and On/Off The Recor…

On this I was joined by Ferdous Al-Faruque, Senior Editor at RAPS. Danny discusses: • Landing in Medical Devices and Pharma Regulatory Affairs • Rules of engagement • On the record, Off the record, On Background • Dann...

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May 24, 2023

086 - Elastomers - Stopper and Plunger Manufacturing, Processing and …

On this episode, I was joined by Fran Degrazio, President & Principal Consultant at Strategic Parenteral Solutions. Fran and I discuss: (0:00) Component Machinability (3:47) Stopper/Plunger Coating vs Lamination (13:22) Stopp...

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May 17, 2023

085 - Digital Innovation, Proteomics, Core & Non-Core Innovation, Con…

On this episode I was joined by Jacob Laporte, Co-Founder of the Novartis Biome. Jacob discusses: (1:56)Harvard PhD to Consulting in Innovation Management (11:50)Core & Non-Core Innovation (21:09)Digital Technologies in Pharm...

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May 10, 2023

084 - Drug Discovery, Candidate Selection, Pre-Clinical Development, …

On this episode, I was joined by Marta New, the CEO of Radyus Research. Dr. New discusses: (0:00) Intro (1:37) Pre-Clinical Planning (7:15) What's the purpose of an IND? (14:10) Administration Route Selection (19:00) Candidat...

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May 3, 2023

083 - Holistic Approach to Container Closure Integrity, Capping/Crimp…

On this episode, I was joined by Derek Duncan, Director and VP of Product Management at Lighthouse Instruments. Derek walks through: - (2:30) Holistic Approach to CCI - (5:50) Risk Management and CCI - (7:30) Lyophilized vs. ...

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April 26, 2023

082 - CTD Structure for Combination Products, US vs. EU Submissions a…

On this episode, I was joined by Niedre Heckman, MPH, PhD, FRAPS, Director of Regulatory Affairs Strategy, CMC, Medical Devices, Combination Products at Takeda. Niedre discusses: Common Technical Document Combination Prod...

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April 19, 2023

081 - ISO TC 84, ISO11608, Committee Work and Advancing the State of …

On this episode I was joined by Bob Nesbitt, Chair of ISO TC 84 and Director of Combination Products R&D at Abbvie. Bob discusses: ISO TC 84: Needle Based Injectors, Insulin Syringes, Auto Disable Syringes, On Body Injector...

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April 12, 2023

080 - 9 CCI Tests in 10 Minutes, Probabilistic vs. Deterministic, and…

On this episode, I was joined by Derek Duncan, Director and VP of Product Management at Lighthouse Instruments. Derek walks through: CCIT vs. Sterility Testing Difference between Deterministic and Probabilistic Methods 9 CCI ...

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April 5, 2023

079 - How FDA Reviews Combination Products, Policy, EPR's, and Harmon…

On this episode, I was joined by Rumi Young, Director of Regulatory Policy at Beckton Dickinson(BD). Rumi walks through: How FDA Reviews Combination Products Industry's role in shaping policy Essential Performance Requirement...

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March 29, 2023

078 - Preventation is Not New, Incentives in Health Care, and Integra…

On this episode, I was joined by Ramin Rafiei PhD, CEO of Unleash Health. Ramin discusses: Experiences in Integrating Combination Products and Digital Health Prevention + Intervention in Health Care Incentives and Outcomes Un...

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March 22, 2023

077 - 8 Databases and How To Use Them with Michelle Lott

On this episode, Michelle Lott of LeanRAQA walks the listeners through 8 FDA Databases and how to use them! If you'd like to hear more about Michelle checkout episode 031 "The 5 stages of Regulatory Grief" and checkout Michel...

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