168 - Audits, Audits, Audits: Why They Matter in Pharma, Medical Devices, and Personal Growth

In this episode of Let's Combinate, host Subhi Saadeh discusses the significance of audits as a key appraisal activity and draws parallels with personal self-assessment inspired by Peter Drucker's book, 'Managing Oneself.' He emphasizes the value of understanding one's learning style and values in personal development. Subhi delves into the different types of audits, including internal, second-party, and third-party audits, and explains their unique purposes and importance. The episode highlights the relevance of audits in maintaining quality and compliance in the pharma and medical device industries, while also offering best practices for effective audit management. Subhi invites listeners to use audits as a tool for growth, safety, and success.

00:00 Introduction

00:12 'Managing Oneself' by Peter Drucker

00:55 Key Quotes from the Book

03:33 Connecting Audits to Self-Improvement

04:37 Understanding Audits

06:55 Types of Audits

10:27 Best Practices in Auditing

12:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Subhi Saadeh is a Quality Professional and host of Let's Combinate. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable Devices, and Combination Products for Vaccines, Generics, and Biologics. Subhi serves currently as the International Committee Chair for the Combination Products Coalition(CPC) and as a member of ASTM Committee E55 and also served as a committee member on AAMI's Combination Products Committee.

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