Quality Grind Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast, presented by Medvacon, Mike Kent welcomes Armin Beck, a consultant in the medical device field, to discuss FDA's recent adoption of ISO 13485 as part of its amended Quality Management System Regulation. This change, effective February 2, 2026, reinforces the FDA’s focus on harmonizing US regulations with global standards. The conv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast, host Mike Kent and Medvacon consultant Kim Lim round out their exploration of Technology Transfer, identifying the critical strategies that foster a smooth execution process. Discover the value of thorough preparation, the significance of quality agreements, and the role of process performance qualifications (PPQ). Emphasis is placed o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Quality Grind Podcast, hosted by Joe Toscano and Mike Kent from Medvacon, we continue our exploration of Leadership with special guest Lisa Bourquin. Continuing from the foundations laid in Episode 10 about initiative and ownership, they explore the significance of being open to feedback and a more effective 'feed forward' approach, which focuses o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Quality Grind Podcast, host Mike Kent continues the Technology Transfer series with Kim Lim, as the two illuminate more strategies for achieving successful collaborations between sponsor and contract partner organizations. Key discussion points include assessing the true capabilities of potential contract partners, the importance of early-stage technical rev...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast, host Mike Kent interviews Medvacon biotechnology consultant Kim Lim about the intricacies of Technology Transfer in regulated life science industries. With over 30 years of experience, Kim shares insights on the importance of communication, planning and engaging partners early in development. They discuss the significance and roles of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Quality Grind Podcast presented by Medvacon, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent continue to expand on Leadership in Life Sciences, this time from a collaborative perspective. Special guest Lisa Bourquin, an expert in Organizational Development and Talent Management, shares her professional journey and insights on how team members can proactively meet their lead...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of The Quality Grind Podcast presented by MEDVACON, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent describe MEDVACON's exciting collaboration with the Viewpoint Project with Dennis Quaid . Joe shares the journey of how MEDVACON was approached for this unique opportunity, the steps involved, and the anticipated outcome of this segment. Listen in as they discuss the im...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast, presented by Medvacon, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent discuss strategies for fostering and embracing change, sharing insights from their extensive consultancy experience. They emphasize the importance of cultivating an environment where all employees feel comfortable presenting and implementing new ideas. Additionally, they explore ho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast by Medvacon, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent continue their visit with Rhiannon Shadrick to delve deeper into Talent Acquisition. Building on insights from episode six, this discussion explores the critical roles of recruiters and candidates, the importance of an organized hiring process, company branding, and communication. The convers...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast presented by Medvacon, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent are joined by senior recruiting specialist Rhiannon Shadrick to discuss the complexities of talent acquisition in the regulated life sciences industry. The conversation highlights key challenges such as inefficient hiring processes, the importance of first impressions and company br...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast, presented by MEDVACON, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent continue their leadership discussion with guest Kristin Aikin Salada. Building on Episode 4, they further examine ways to overcome challenges of leading in regulated environments, the importance of effective delegation, and the benefits of mentorship programs. The conversation delv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast presented by Medvacon, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent are joined by leadership expert Kristin Aikin Salada. With over 20 years of experience, Kristin shares key leadership strategies applicable at all organizational levels. The discussion covers the importance of listening, taking initiative, understanding organizational culture, and u...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Quality Grind Podcast, presented by MEDVACON, where hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent dive deeper into optimizing training programs in regulated life science industries. Building on Episode 2's discussion about engagement, today’s episode zooms in on maximizing impact. Joe and Mike share insights on involving leadership, engaging frontline management, and th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the second episode of the Quality Grind Podcast presented by Medvacon! Join hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent as they dive into the critical topic of training within the life science industries. In this episode, they discuss the importance of effective training programs, the role of senior leadership and frontline managers as key stakeholders, and strategies for creating...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of 'The Quality Grind Podcast' presented by MEDVACON Life Sciences, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent introduce the podcast and outline its purpose. They discuss MEDVACON's history since 2011 as a quality compliance consulting organization and share their excitement about launching a platform for discussing relevant industry topics. The podcast a...