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Let's Talk QualityAuthor: Hemish Ilangaratne
Lets Talk Quality is a podcast that seeks to shine a light on quality assurance, a profession that acts as the cornerstone for bringing safer medicine to patients. For life science companies to continue to develop life-saving medicines, a culture of good quality must be driven across the industry, whether that be an early phase gene therapy biotech or a global pharma organisation. This podcast aims to drive that mission forward through inviting industry leaders, experts, and visionaries to share their knowledge, experiences, and strategies for achieving quality excellence. Join us on a journey of discovery as we unravel the importance of quality and its profound impact on businesses and society. Get ready to engage in insightful discussions, gain valuable perspectives, and unlock the secrets to fostering a culture of quality in every aspect of life. Tune in and lets embark on this exciting quality-driven adventure together. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Designing Future-Ready Quality Organisations in the Digital Age with Anthony Mire-Sluis
Episode 2
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
In today’s episode, Hemish was joined by Anthony Mire-Sluis, Head of Global Quality at Gilead.Tony because has lived quality from every angle - UK government and regulatory work, a stint at the FDA, and then senior global leadership roles in major pharma. That perspective is rare, and it shows in how he builds teams and drives change.Tony’s journey is a brilliant example of how strong quality leadership is less about having all the answers, and more about building trust, listening properly, and creating systems that let people do their best work.He talks about the following:• How Tony’s science background (immunology, genetics, and a PhD) shaped the way he leads quality• What 10 years in government taught him about great vs poor regulatory filings - and why he moved into industry• The difference between leading a US-centric quality organisation vs a truly global one• Why building a trusted leadership team is the non-negotiable for running global quality at scale• How Tony uses his first 90 days: listening, due diligence, and getting under the skin of the culture• Why he starts transformation from the shop floor - not from the senior leadership layer• Digital and AI in quality: fix the process first, then digitise (otherwise you just create a clunky digital version)• How to reduce firefighting and move quality from reactive to proactive - with better workflows and connected systems• Managing resistance to change and bringing people along early so adoption sticks• Advice for aspiring quality leaders: networking, knowing yourself, and broadening your experience across qualityAnthony Mire-Sluis is an authentic, people-first quality leader with a rare blend of regulatory depth and big pharma operational experience - and he’s exactly the kind of leader who makes quality a true enabler of the business.Thank you Tony for sharing your incredible journey.Hope everyone enjoys the show!
