Show Notes
In this episode of Pharma Conversations, we’re joined by Kevin O’Donnell, Market Compliance Manager and Senior GMP Inspector at the HPRA, to discuss what good inspection readiness looks like from a regulator’s perspective.
Kevin shares common inspection gaps, how organisations can build continuous readiness, and insights on data integrity, people preparedness, and outsourced activities. He also reflects on his experience working in Japan, exploring its culture of quality and lessons for the Irish and European pharma industry.
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This episode is sponsored by Ecolab.
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