In an industry as wide and varied as ours, almost everyone has a good story to tell about their career. With so many paths open to tread, no two journey’s are e...
We're back with a brand new series in our Conversations on the Pharmaceutical Industry podcast, this time diving deep into the experiences of Qualified Persons (QPs)!
In the first episode, Peter is joined by Blair McKay, a newly qualified RSSL QP course alumni. Blair’s journey to becoming a QP is particularly unique, having started just as the global pandemic began.
In this episode, Blair shares how he adapted to socially distanced learning, his structured approach to completing the QP application, top tips for successfully passing the Viva and the importance of staying positive during overwhelming moments.
Curious about becoming a QP? Check out our QP career path and tap into the expertise and guidance we offer to help you succeed in this exciting field! https://www.rssl.com/life-science-training-consultancy/qualified-person-training-programme/
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My Auditing Journey Ep9 - Tracy Sienko
As pharmaceutical supply chains diversify auditors are regularly faced with new and unconventional challenges. How would you approach auditing a rural snake farm providing key materials that will potentially save patient lives?
With 25 years of pharmaceutical experience across all stages of development and manufacturing, Tracy Sienko has faced every kind of challenge giving her the opportunity to think deeply about her role and how well she can perform it.
On our latest episode she and Peter discuss the important foundation formal auditing training provides, how consistency across audits boosts auditee confidence and how to handle suppliers who may not be as cooperative as others.
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If you enjoyed this episode and wanted to follow in Tracy's footsteps please check out our Auditing Career Path Programme. From nurturing early-career talent, to fostering continuous professional development (CPD), RSSL provides you with a comprehensive auditing career path giving you a powerful platform to propel your career further: https://www.rssl.com/training-consultancy/auditing-career-path-training-programme/
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My Auditing Journey Ep8 - Sam Huff
For our latest My Auditing Journey episode, our host Peter Deegan chats with RSSL Lead Auditor course alumni Sam Huff.
Despite the fact Sam is early in his career, he has already accumulated an impressive amount of experience - and not all of it has been straightforward! Peter and Sam dive in to some of the tricky situations that Sam has found himself in and how these experiences have made him a better auditor.
We also hear about how the Lead Auditor course has shaped his career and what he has learned beyond the classroom, including:
Why being mentally sharp is crucial when conducting an audit
The importance of understanding and recalling standards
How to strike the right tone in an audit and why it matters
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Want to follow in Sam's footsteps and become a pharmaceutical auditor? From nurturing early-career talent, to fostering continuous professional development (CPD), RSSL provides you with a comprehensive auditing career path giving you a powerful platform to propel your career further: https://www.rssl.com/training-consultancy/auditing-career-path-training-programme/
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My Auditing Journey Ep7 - Marc Helouin
This week we are joined by Wheeler Bio's Chief Quality and Regulatory Officer Marc Helouin!
To say Marc has had a varied career would be an understatement. A trained Pharmaceutical Auditor with 25 years of Biopharma experience under his belt including Corporate Head of Audit (R&D) for AstraZeneca and leadership roles at other major pharma companies, Marc has been involved with domains ranging from quality assurance, corporate audit, supply chain assurance, commercial compliance and more.
Coupled with his degree in chemistry, Marc also holds a law degree and is a member of the bar for the state and federal courts of Ohio, as well as being a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. As if this isn't enough, Marc is also a graduate of the US Navy's Nuclear Power School, subsequently rising to the rank of lieutenant commander.
With a CV as long as your arm Peter and Marc found plenty of fertile ground to cover on Marc's experience of auditing, not only on both sides of the table but both sides of the Atlantic. Marc shares how his background in law helped his auditing, how crucial frameworks can be when investigating GMP environments, how being proactive auditee can work to your benefit and just how difficult it can be navigating an audit where English isn't necessarily the first language.
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Want to follow in Marc's footsteps and become a pharmaceutical auditor? From nurturing early-career talent, to fostering continuous professional development (CPD), RSSL provides you with a comprehensive auditing career path giving you a powerful platform to propel your career further: https://www.rssl.com/training-consultancy/auditing-career-path-training-programme/
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My Auditing Journey Ep6 - Peter Rooney
Today we are joined by RSSL Head of Quality Peter Rooney! Starting in analytical chemistry, Peter's career has led him from running a contract lab to becoming a senior manager at UKAS, assessing against many different standards at labs large and small around the world before becoming the one responsible for getting RSSL into audit ready shape.
The two Peters drill down into what auditors want to see in terms of quality control when they visit laboratories, whether that's a multi-site global pharmaceutical brand or a two person operation working out of the side building of a house. They discuss to how to deal with equipment obsolescence, how to gauge "quality culture" and just how much more difficult complex data systems have made the job.
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Want to follow in Peter's footsteps and become a pharmaceutical auditor? From nurturing early-career talent, to fostering continuous professional development (CPD), RSSL provides you with a comprehensive auditing career path giving you a powerful platform to propel your career further: https://www.rssl.com/training-consultancy/auditing-career-path-training-programme/
About Conversations on the Pharmaceutical Industry
In an industry as wide and varied as ours, almost everyone has a good story to tell about their career. With so many paths open to tread, no two journey’s are exactly alike, giving every professional a unique and insightful approach to challenges.
With over 30 years of experience in the industry Pharmaceutical Quality expert Peter Deegan has confronted his fair share of challenges from every angle and so is fascinated by people’s different approaches.
With Conversations on the Pharmaceutical Industry, Peter hears from some of the UK’s most seasoned pharmaceutical quality professionals, exploring their career trajectories, what drew them to their field, and the surprises they’ve encountered along the way. From their start in the industry to scenarios they have found most challenging, we’ll unravel the insights that shape each auditors unique perspective.
Whether you’ve been in the pharmaceutical industry for years or you’re just starting out, this is sure to be an insightful look at what it takes to be successful. Subscribe now and join Peter to find out how you can make it in this important and rewarding career.
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