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The Life Science Rundown

The Life Science Rundown is a podcast for life science professionals hosted by The FDA Group. We dive deep into topics across the RA/QA/Clinical space, covering news, exploring trends, and picking the brains of expert guests.

Life Sciences Science
Update frequency
every 19 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
59
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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How to Build High-Performing Quality Teams with Marcus Gesner

How to Build High-Performing Quality Teams with Marcus Gesner

The FDA Group's Nick Capman speaks with Marcus Gesner, Vice President of Global Quality at embecta. With more than two decades of leadership experience at companies including Boston Scientific, Olymp…

00:49:35  |   Mon 08 Sep 2025
The 4 Cs of MedTech Leadership with Sean Gallimore

The 4 Cs of MedTech Leadership with Sean Gallimore

The FDA Group's Nick Capman sits down with executive consultant Sean Gallimore to break down what makes medtech leaders and teams truly effective. Drawing from decades of experience across medical de…

00:54:16  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
The Power (and Pitfalls) of Real-World Evidence with Dr. Manfred Stapff

The Power (and Pitfalls) of Real-World Evidence with Dr. Manfred Stapff

The FDA Group’s Nick Capman sits down with Dr. Manfred Stapff—physician, author, and founder of Candid Advisory Inc., a consultancy specializing in real-world evidence and clinical development—for a …

00:51:13  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
Quality Is Not a Cost Center—It’s a Culture (with Dr. Kimberly Garko)

Quality Is Not a Cost Center—It’s a Culture (with Dr. Kimberly Garko)

The FDA Group's Nick Capman sits down with Dr. Kimberly Garko, Chief Technical Officer and 25-year life science veteran, for a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood concepts in the industry: t…

00:54:31  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
From Cost Center to Value Driver: Rethinking Quality in the Life Sciences with Marcia Baroni

From Cost Center to Value Driver: Rethinking Quality in the Life Sciences with Marcia Baroni

Nick Capman talks with Marcia Baroni—a microbiologist with 27 years in global pharma-quality leadership—about reframing quality from a controllable expense to a strategic asset.

Baroni contrasts “bad…

00:44:57  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Managing Royalties in Biotech, Pharma, and Medtech with David Marlin

Managing Royalties in Biotech, Pharma, and Medtech with David Marlin

Nicholas Capman of The FDA Group welcomes David Marlin, Co-Founder and CEO of Metacomet Systems, to explore the often-overlooked complexities of royalty management in life sciences.

Drawing from his e…

00:44:02  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
GMP Compliance in 503B Compounding Pharmacies with Jesse Gillikan

GMP Compliance in 503B Compounding Pharmacies with Jesse Gillikan

Nick Capman talks with Jesse Gillikan, President of cGMP Validation, about the challenges compounding pharmacies face with GMP compliance in 2025. After helping over 100 pharmacies navigate FDA regul…

00:24:23  |   Tue 20 May 2025
A Smarter Approach to Supplier Quality Audits with Thermo Fisher's David Festa

A Smarter Approach to Supplier Quality Audits with Thermo Fisher's David Festa

Nicholas Capman of The FDA Group welcomes David Festa, Director of Corporate Quality at Thermo Fisher Scientific, to explore whether pharmaceutical and medical device companies are auditing suppliers…

00:41:42  |   Fri 28 Feb 2025
Mastering FDA and EMA Regulatory Meetings with Ashley Preston

Mastering FDA and EMA Regulatory Meetings with Ashley Preston

Nicholas Capman of The FDA Group welcomes Ashley Preston, SVP of Global Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance at BlossomHill Therapeutics, to discuss the critical elements of successful regulatory a…

00:40:45  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
Working with Chinese CROs: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices with Harri Järveläinen

Working with Chinese CROs: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices with Harri Järveläinen

Nicholas Capman, CEO of The FDA Group, welcomes Harri Järveläinen, an independent consultant specializing in non-clinical and regulatory affairs, to discuss the realities of working with Chinese Cont…

00:38:08  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
The Smart Way to Adopt AI in Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs with Keith Parent

The Smart Way to Adopt AI in Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs with Keith Parent

The FDA Group's Nicholas Capman welcomes Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group and RegDocs365, to discuss practical approaches to implementing AI in clinical trials and regulatory operations. With …

00:38:24  |   Fri 22 Nov 2024
Demystifying AI in Life Sciences Supply Chain with Jennifer Chew

Demystifying AI in Life Sciences Supply Chain with Jennifer Chew

The FDA Group's Nicholas Capman welcomes Jen Chew, Vice President of Solutions and Consulting at Bristlecone, to discuss how life sciences companies can effectively implement AI in their supply chain…

00:39:10  |   Thu 14 Nov 2024
Streamlining Promotional Reviews in the Life Sciences with Annalise Ludtke

Streamlining Promotional Reviews in the Life Sciences with Annalise Ludtke

The FDA Group's Nicholas Capman welcomes Annalise Ludtke, Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications at Vodori. They explore the essential steps and challenges involved in bringing compliant mark…

00:35:28  |   Fri 25 Oct 2024
Navigating Supplier Audits in Japan with Derek Wessman

Navigating Supplier Audits in Japan with Derek Wessman

The FDA Group's Nick Capman sits down with Derek Wessman, a consultant based in Japan, to discuss the intricacies of conducting supplier audits in the Japanese life sciences industry. They explore th…

00:27:40  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
Small Lots, Big Risks: Rethinking Statistical Sampling in Biopharma

Small Lots, Big Risks: Rethinking Statistical Sampling in Biopharma

The FDA Group's Nick Capman sits down with pharmaceutical scientist and consultant Gary Ritchie to discuss the intricacies of statistical sampling in biopharmaceuticals.

They explore the limitations…

00:18:54  |   Thu 29 Aug 2024
Quality Metrics that Matter with Kimberly Wallbank

Quality Metrics that Matter with Kimberly Wallbank

The FDA Group's Nick Capman sits down with quality management consultant Kimberly Wallbank to discuss the challenges and best practices of implementing effective quality metrics in the life sciences …

00:41:35  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
Applying AI in the Life Sciences with MasterControl's Matt Lowe

Applying AI in the Life Sciences with MasterControl's Matt Lowe

The FDA Group's Nick Capman sits down with Matt Lowe, Chief Strategy Officer at MasterControl, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of implementing AI in the life sciences industry.

Discussion…

00:30:35  |   Mon 15 Jul 2024
Navigating Challenges in Raw Material and Finished Product Storage with Eric Busenburg

Navigating Challenges in Raw Material and Finished Product Storage with Eric Busenburg

The FDA Group's Nick Capman sits down with Eric Busenburg, President of Euro-American Worldwide Logistics, where he oversees GMP storage and international shipping solutions for life science manufact…

00:32:55  |   Wed 03 Jul 2024
Building and Leading Effective Quality Assurance Teams with Aaron Snyder

Building and Leading Effective Quality Assurance Teams with Aaron Snyder

The FDA Group's ⁠Nick Capman⁠ sits down with ⁠Aaron Snyder⁠, the Vice President of Quality Assurance at Allotex, where he oversees the development and implementation of quality systems for medical de…

00:55:00  |   Thu 20 Jun 2024
The Pharma Startup Playbook: Advice from the Field with Taggart McGurrin

The Pharma Startup Playbook: Advice from the Field with Taggart McGurrin

The FDA Group's Nick Capman sits down with Tagg McGurrin, who most recently served as the President and Chief Business Officer (COO/CFO) at Neumentum, Inc., where he led corporate strategy, capital m…

00:50:33  |   Tue 18 Jun 2024
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