This week, Hemish is joined by Ashley Preston, SVP of Regulatory, Quality and Medical Writing at Blossom Hill Therapeutics, for a conversation about what it really takes to win hearts and minds early in quality leadership.

Ashley took an unconventional path into QA, stepping into his first Quality leadership role after a long career in Regulatory Affairs.

Because of that, he’s had to lead through something far more important than technical depth: communication, trust, and people.

In the episode, Ashley shares:

• Why he moved from Regulatory into Quality leadership
• How to build trust quickly when you’re new to QA
• How leaders can empower technical experts and still influence effectively
• Practical ways to build quality systems and culture in a small biotech
• Why communication, self-awareness and soft skills matter more than ever
• How quality can earn a stronger, more strategic voice at the executive table

Ashley’s perspective is grounded, pragmatic, and incredibly relevant for leaders in emerging and clinical-stage biotech.

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