Welcome to the QP Diaries podcast! In this episode of the QP Diaries podcast, host Dal Pawar speaks with qualified QP, Kevin Currie, from the pharmaceutical industry. They discuss the importance of inspiring and empowering the next generation of QPs and share their personal story and expertise. Kevin shares how their career started in a laboratory working with chemicals and how they learned critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Tune in to this episode to gain insights into the world of QPs and learn from industry thought leaders.

Key moments
00:00:10 - Introduction to QP Diaries Podcast
00:00:52 - Inspiring the Next Generation of QPs
00:01:12 - Kevin's Career Beginnings
00:02:17 - Transition to the Pharmaceutical Industry
00:03:33 - Leadership and Management Lessons
00:05:36 - Becoming a Qualified Person (QP)
00:07:28 - Importance of Relationships for QPs
00:08:11 - The Viva Experience
00:09:00 - Career Progression Post-Qualification
00:10:02 - Contracting and Remediation Work
00:12:23 - Training and Mentoring
00:14:09 - Quality Culture and Senior Management
00:15:14 - Key Milestones and Learnings
00:17:23 - Empowering Team Members
00:19:10 - Communication and Building Relationships
00:21:16 - Leadership vs. Management
00:22:22 - Selecting the Right QP Candidates
00:23:47 - Collaboration and Managing Upwards
00:26:01 - Importance of Root Cause Analysis
00:28:45 - Empowering Others to Lead
00:31:17 - Managing Upwards and Assertiveness
00:33:08 - Building Relationships Across Departments
00:35:22 - The Future of the QP Role
00:37:01 - Advice to Younger Self
00:38:06 - Keeping Up with Changing Regulations
00:40:14 - Final Thoughts and Reflections
00:42:24 - Contact Information for Kevin
00:48:54 - Closing Remarks and Podcast Information