Performance Validation

Beyond the Checklist

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“Beyond the Checklist” is a podcast that explores not only the essential aspects of cGMP but also explores the human factors that drive excellence in life sciences manufacturing. Through expert interviews, industry insights and real-world discussions, we uncover how culture, leadership and innovation shape a safer, more efficient path to market. Join us as we navigate the complexities of regulatory requirements while highlighting the people and processes that elevate compliance from a box-checking exercise to a mindset of continuous improvement. In the highly regulated world of pharmaceutical,...

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From Temperature Mapping to Drones: Modernizing Life Sciences Logistics with Sean Merrill of Langham Logistics 20.08.2025 22:52

Host Brad Henry is joined by Sean Merrill , Director of Quality at Langham Logistics , to explore the often-overlooked role logistics plays in safeguarding patient safety in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Sean shares how his background in validation shaped his approach to quality in the 3PL space, the regulatory complexities these providers face, and why warehousing and transportation remain two...

Modernizing Validation Without Compromising Compliance with Charlie Wakeham 16.07.2025 33:39

Host Robert Perks speaks with Charlie Wakeham , Director at WakeUp to Quality and Chair of the ISPE GAMP Global Steering Committee. Charlie gives us the origin story of GAMP, including the tragic failures that underscored its necessity, and offers insight into how GAMP 5 Second Edition is helping teams move from documentation-heavy routines to risk-based, value-driven validation. She explains how...

What They Don’t Teach You About Temperature Mapping: Real Talk With Validation Expert Paul Daniel 23.06.2025 36:19

In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Daniel , Senior GxP Regulatory Expert of Vaisala , who brings nearly 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical validation and temperature mapping. Paul shares the evolution of mapping from a technical task to a regulatory imperative, unpacking the misconceptions, equipment considerations and quality frameworks essential for accurate, compliant execution. Key...

What Pharma 4.0 Actually Looks Like on the Manufacturing Floor with John Coffman 09.05.2025 42:05

On this episode, hosts Robert Perks and Brad Henry are joined by John Coffman , Co-Founder and CTO of Qwyn AI . John brings over two decades of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, having held leadership roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Elanco, and Eli Lilly. His career spans quality control, Lean Six Sigma, operations and site leadership — culminating in his current focus: applying AI to...

The Evolution of Pharma Tech with Mike Rutherford 07.04.2025 35:30

Welcome to the inaugural episode of “Beyond the Checklist”! Hosts Robert Perks and Donna Griffith are joined by Mike Rutherford , Principal/CEO of Rutherford Consulting, LLC, former interim CEO of ISPE and longtime pharma quality leader. With 37 years in the industry, Mike shares his journey from early lab robotics at Eli Lilly to shaping global best practices in computer systems validation, data...