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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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Going from ‘In the Weeds’ to the Boardroom: Tactical to Strategic Quality with Elisabeth Hutchins.
Episode 16
Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
This week on Let’s Talk Quality, we’re joined by Elisabeth Hutchins, Senior Director of Quality at Upstream Bio, for a conversation focused entirely on one theme:How quality professionals make the transition from tactical execution to strategic leadership.In this episode, Elisabeth shares:What changes as a company enters Phase 2 and Phase 3The moment she realised she needed to stop firefighting and start planningHow she built the quality team around her to enable strategic thinkingThe soft skills that shape strong future QA leadersHow to balance urgent deliverables with long-term quality strategyWhy confidence is essential before others trust you as a strategic partnerElisabeth brings an honest and practical perspective that will resonate with managers and directors looking to step into bigger leadership roles.A highly insightful discussion for anyone looking to evolve into a strategic quality leader.
