Let's Combinate - Drugs + Devices

On this episode, I was joined by Ira Mann, President at IQ Referrals. Ira and I discuss: - Pharma/MedTech Market and Positioning for Success - Why people leave good companies - Finding Motivation in Pharma/Quality - Remote Work, Insourcing, On-Shoring in US Manufacturing Ira Mann is President, IQ Referrals. With more than 20 years in the recruiting industry, Ira is an expert at placing top profess...

On this episode, I was joined by Jeanne Moldenhauer, Vice President at Excellent Pharma Consulting. Jeanne and I discuss: -Steam Sterilization - Moist and Dry Heat -Biological/Chemical Indicators, Placement and Resistance -Cycle Development and Validation -Overkill Cycles vs Product Specific Cycles -Parametric Release of Steam Sterilized Products  Jeanne Moldenhauer is subject matter expert on a v...

On this solo episode, I go through a list of 7 books I recommend for med tech, biotech and combination product professionals.  The books are: Quality is Free by Phillip Crosby The Combination Products Handbook by Susan Needle What Country has the Best Healthcare by Ezekiel Emanuel  Switch by Dan and Chip Heath Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker Bottle of Lies by Katherine Evan The Pyramid Principle...

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Ben Locwin, Executive SME at Black Diamond Networks. Ben and I discuss:  Dealing with CDMO's and CXO's Supply Chain and Logistics and Pharma and Medical Devices Reverse Knowledge Transfer Building Trust with CXO's and Leveraging Surveys The future of the CDMO Market Ben Locwin is a Healthcare Executive, MMA fighter, Jiu Jtisu pro and Qual...

On this episode, I was joined by Martin Van Trieste , Author of Protecting the Patient at All Costs: The Drug Watch Dogs and is the Former Chief Quality Officer at Amgen and Former CEO at Civica Rx . Martin and I discuss: - Protecting the Patient at All Costs - Quality Leadership and being a Chief Quality Officer in Big Pharma - Supply Chain Security - Generic Drugs and Shortages Martin Van Triest...

On this episode I was joined by Margaret Jenkins, who's the Founder and Principal at Global Pharma Solutions. Margaret and I discuss: Clinical Data interpretation and authoring eCTD Module 2 Overview Learning drug assays with a device background Non-Clinical eCTD Module 4 Clinical eCTD Module 5 Margaret Jenkins is the Founder and Principal at Global Pharma Solutions where she works closely wit...

On this episode I was joined by Michelle Wu, CEO and Founder of Nyquist. On this episode Michelle and I discuss: - Pre-Trained Models and Generative AI - Distilling Decades of MedTech Data/Historical Data Review - Adopting new technologies in Quality and Regulatory Affairs - Removing the tribal knowledge barrier Michelle Wu is the Founder and CEO of NyquistData Inc. Michelle has over seven years o...

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, 077, checkout Michelle's Blog @ LeanRAQA.com and Michelle's Podcast RAQA Today. Michelle Lott is the founder and principal of leanRAQA, which has supported 100+ companies with regulatory strategy, regulatory submiss...

On this episode, I was joined by Nathan Roman, an expert in temperature mapping and environmental validation. On this episode, Nathan and I discuss: - Temperature Mapping and Monitoring - Validation and Commissioning - Changes in Data Logger Technology - Cold Chain vs. Ambient Nathan Roman is a highly accomplished expert in equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation, with over 23 years...

On this episode, I reflect on 8 lessons I learned from recording 100 Episodes of the Combinate Podcast and Ironman Chatanooga. Subhi Saadeh is a Quality Professional and host of the Combinate Podcast. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable D...

On this episode, I was joined by Sara Waxberg MacNew, Chief Scientific Officer at Design Sciences. On this episode Sara and I discuss: New FDA Guidance: Critical Task Definition for Combination Products Pre-Clinical HF Studies in readiness for IND Submission URRA Human Factors Validation vs. Design Validation Sara Waxberg McNew is the Chief Scientific Officer at Design Science, a human factors fir...

On this episode, I was joined by Charles Gellman, CEO of HiDO. - How to know people are actually taking their medications - Eliminating Medication Errors in the Home - Medication Reconciliation, Drug Libraries and Dealing with Contraindications - Clinical Trial Monitoring in the Future - Chaining Technology and Re-Training Behavioral Change Charles Gellman is the CEO & Co-Founder of HiDO Health. N...

On this episode, I was joined by ⁠ Amy Wilson and Cliff Berry, authors of " Do Quality Differently: The Playbook for Creating More Success in Biopharma (or Any) Manufacturing". Amy and Cliff walkthrough: Human Performance and Challenges Defining Accountability from a Quality World-View Good Written Human Guidance Automating Procedure and QMS Feedback Categorizing Deviations Appropriately...

On this episode, I was joined by Megan Polidano, Head of Clinical and Regulatory affairs at Vaxxas. Megan walks through: Micro-Array Patches and Needle Free Injections EPAR's and AusPAR's Combination Products in Australia Clinical Trials in Australia Australia Regulatory Pathways - Core A and Core B Megan Polidano is the Head of Clinical and Regulatory affairs at Vaxxas. Megan has worked i...

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 Commercializing a product at a startup Predictive Quality Management, PDCA and TOC Lessons from Pharma, Combination Products, and CRO Companies Communicating quality Larry is the Princ...

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 Pre-Market Reviewer on Devices with an Ancillary Medicinal Substance -Notified Bodies, EU MDR and Article 117 -European Commission, Member States and European Member States Str...

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/Reduction - AFAP vs. ALARP or ALARA and Global Requirements Quantifying Benefit and Benefit/Risk Risk Control Measures What a good risk management process looks Bijan Elahi has...

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 of Quality Defense COSO Risk Management Larry is the Principal and Founder at Mgmt-Ctrl, a company that focuses on bringing thoughtful quality management that goes beyond comp...

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 sharps are challenging and what happens to sharps containers? • Waste potential and repurposing orphan chemicals • And what Zero Waste means for sustainability Heather Johnso...

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 files - Simplifying Risk Management outputs for Audit Naveen Agarwal PhD is an Engineer by training with nearly 20 years of professional experience in Product Development, Quality...

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 Traceability Technologies and what they mean for manufacturing and use Comparability Protocols and Pre-Determined Change Controls for Drugs and Devices Rumi Young, Meng, RAC is the Dir...

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 Testing Considerations for Biologics Connected/Digital Health Changing Regulatory Landscape for Combination Products Susan Neadle is a recognized international Combination Pr...

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 CBER on device requirements • Lessons from being Head of QA at a manufacturing site and internal audit • Teaching through AAMI and his YouTube channel: Quality Systems Explained...

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 Combination Products and Other Combined Use Systems: Foundation Subhi's questions on each chapter What she learned from authoring and coordinating of the book Susan Neadle is a r...

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 Software Systems Harsh Thakkar is the CEO and founder of Qualtivate, a data-driven quality management consulting firm for life sciences.  He is an industry veteran who has spen...