Let's Talk Quality

Author: 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.
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Genres: Business, Careers, Life Sciences, Science

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What Good Digital Transformation in Quality Actually Looks Like, with Dennis Rodman
Episode 5
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026

Quality is changing. The systems are getting smarter, the data is getting bigger, and the people side is still the hardest part.This week, I sit down with Dennis Rodman, Senior Director of Quality Management Systems and Digital Compliance at Intellia Therapeutics.Dennis brings a rare perspective to quality. With 13 years at BMS across operations, technical services, and quality, he now helps a gene editing company prepare for its first commercial product.In this episode, we explore:Why quality should be value-add, not a compliance hammerWhat separates companies that get digital transformation right from those that don'tHow to choose the right QMS without getting sold something you don't needWhy AI isn't delivering the ROI people expected, and what's going wrongHow to manage change when most people don't want itWhat early-career quality professionals should be doing right now to accelerateA practical, honest conversation for anyone working at the intersection of quality, systems, and people.