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I hope you\u2019re enjoying our fascinating \u2018You Won\u2019t Believe What We\u2019ve Seen\u2019 mini-series, in partnership with SQA services.

In last week\u2019s episode \u2018Mission Control\u2019 (insert link), we talked to SQA founder and President Mike McKay, and industry professional and advisor to SQA Jeff Luckey, and delved into the incredible world of aircraft and aerospace.

And we have an equally amazing podcast for you today, with episode 2 \u2018Saving Lives,\u2019 as we dive into the life sciences. Mike McKay joins us once again, alongside President & CEO of Civica Rx Martin Van Trieste, one of Modern Healthcare\u2019s \u2018100 Most Influential People in Healthcare\u2019 and the #2 leader on The Medicine Maker\u2019s \u2018Power List of Industry Influencers.\u2019

They\u2019re going to be exploring the dark world of counterfeit drugs and shadow factories, sharing their passions and experiences after many years at the top of their industry, and reinforcing that all-important topic of Quality. You don\u2019t want to miss it!

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[00.58] Introducing Mike McKay.
[02.18] Introducing Martin Van Trieste.
[04.28] SQA\u2019s key partnerships in the life sciences industry, from Pfizer to Johnson and Johnson.
[05.01] Martin\u2019s long-standing relationship with SQA, and why he came to rely on their services.

\u201cOver 20 years, I\u2019ve become enamored with their business model. But more importantly, I grew to respect Mike and his team so much \u2013 I trust them \u2013 and that\u2019s something that takes a long time to build.\u201d (MVT)

[07.15] The importance of working as an extension of a customer\u2019s team, being flexible, efficient and meeting customized needs.
[10.21] How saving time and money through using a team of specialists like SQA, means customers are freed up to work on the important things \u2013 saving lives.
[12.02] Why working with SQA is not simple out-sourcing: it\u2019s all about information sharing, communication, honesty and collaboration.

\u201cIt\u2019s a very interactive process.\u201d (MVT)

[14.27] Shadow factories, their impact on the industry, and on saving lives.
[16.52] Show factories, and Mike\u2019s eye-opening industry experiences.

\u201cOur auditor walked over to a drum, lifted up the top and saw the laminate still inside \u2013 no product had been made there!\u201d (MMK)

[19.12] Supply and demand during COVID-19.
[23.15] SQA\u2019s passion and pride to be doing their part in developing vaccines and saving lives.
[26.06] Why there are drug shortages, \u2018Just in Time\u2019 vs \u2018Just in Case\u2019 and how/why Martin\u2019s company Civica Rx are moving towards shorter, more robust supply chains.

\u201cNot all industries are the same: you can\u2019t apply every solution to the same problem in a different industry.\u201d (MVT)

[31.45] Why quality is so important, both on a business and a personal level.
[33.41] How SQA\u2019s \u2018Quality Is\u2019 campaign helps to keep quality at the top of everybody\u2019s agenda, both internally and with customers too.
[35.53] Why without quality, you don\u2019t have safety \u2013 and you can\u2019t save lives.

You can connect with Mike on LinkedIn, or head over to SQA\u2019s website now to find out more, meet the team and discover how they could help you too.

You can also connect with Martin on LinkedIn or find out more about Civica Rx's pioneering work on their website.

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