Quality Grind Podcast
Welcome to The Quality Grind Podcast, presented by Medvacon! Join hosts Joe Toscano, President of Medvacon, and Mike Kent, Director of Learning Platforms, as they (we) have some fun while tackling topics related to the “everyday grind” within Life Science industries. Featuring conversations with key industry players, they’ll dive into their unique problem-solving strategies, career paths and personal interests. Most importantly, their (our) goal is to cultivate a community where information and experiences can be shared with and for the benefit of all, emphasizing the diversity of approaches to industry challenges and the importance of continuous engagement and learning.
Episodes
In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast, host Mike Kent and special guest Jose Mora continue exploring the application of Lean principles to controlled documents in regulated life sciences. Jose uses multiple examples to illustrate how ‘Lean’ works to optimize document effectiveness by creating a hierarchy where the 'why,' the 'what,' and the 'how to' are easily identified and differ...
Welcome to the Quality Grind Podcast presented by Medvacon! Join Mike Kent and special guest Jose Mora as they dive deep into Lean principles and their application to controlled documents in regulated life science industries. Discover strategies to make documents more user-friendly and effective, and explore holistic approaches to optimizing workflows.
With over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and quality syst...
In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast, host Mike Kent and special guest Ronnie Feldman continue to explore creative techniques for making compliance training engaging and effective, including storytelling, music, humor, and the importance of tailoring your approach for diverse audiences. Feldman shares insights on adopting a “train less, communicate more” strategy, using the fun thing to draw attention to the i...
In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast, host Mike Kent sits down with Ronnie Feldman, founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Learnings & Entertainments. Ronnie shares his unique journey from improvisational comedy at The Second City to transforming the effectiveness of compliance training through engaging and entertaining approaches.
The conversation delves into the application of improvisational principles l...
Welcome back to The Grind! In this Short episode, we highlight the upcoming changes to 21 CFR 820, which governs medical devices in the U.S. Learn ways to assess your readiness to comply with the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) and its alignment with the ISO 13485 standard.
Contact MEDVACON:
- Message us at @MedvaconLifeSciences on LinkedIn
- Visit our website at www.medvacon.com/contact
- Email us at qu...
In today’s Short, Rhiannon Shadrick provides some strategies for candidates to increase their chances of landing that next job opportunity, identifying some tips for each phase of the interview process – Preparation, the Conversation and Following Up. Get your pen and paper ready – you’ll want to take some notes…
Contact MEDVACON:
- Message us at @MedvaconLifeSciences on LinkedIn
- Visit our website at www.medvacon.co...
In today’s Quality Grind Short, Mike Kent discusses some quick wins to make Training more effective and efficient for everyone involved. Improving effectiveness starts with reducing the amount of training, which provides a little more space to engage other people in the process and experiment with new ideas. These pointers aren’t just for Training professionals or those in QA – everyone benefits from actively particip...
In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast, host Mike Kent continues his discussion with Medvacon consultant Armin Beck about the newly amended 21 CFR 820, Quality Management System Regulation for medical devices. The duo explores the implications of new FDA inspection techniques, the importance of thorough gap analyses for readiness, and the increased responsibility of executive management in quality oversight. The...
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 conversation covers the implications for m...
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 on maintaining transparent and frequent...
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 on guiding improvement rather than crit...
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 reviews, and why relying solely on a Qual...
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 internal departments such as Developme...
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 leaders halfway. Together, they dive into ...
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 importance of quality compliance in the l...
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 how individuals can adapt to imposed cha...
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 conversation also emphasizes the necessity of...
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 branding, and balancing compensation and...
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 delves into the significance of leaders be...
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 utilizing personality assessments effec...
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