Compliance Unlocked is the podcast series from the life science experts at NSF. NSF is a global leader in consulting, training, inspection, auditing, and certification for the life sciences industry. This series looks at issues such as quality culture, dealing with regulatory agencies, and the changes in the pharmaceutical sector in the past 50 years. If you want to contact us, you can email: lifesciences@nsf.org
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Compliance Unlocked is the podcast series from the life science experts at NSF. NSF is a global leader in consulting, training, inspection, auditing, and certification for the life sciences industry. This series looks at issues such as quality culture, dealing with regulatory agencies, and the changes in the pharmaceutical sector in the past 50 years. If you want to contact us, you can email: lifesciences@nsf.org
In this episode of Compliance Unlocked, we’re joined by Dal Pawar, Founder & Managing Director of Assure Bio—a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on Quality Assurance professionals and Qualified Persons (QPs) across the life sciences sector. Dal is also the host of the QP Diaries podcast, proudly sponsored by NSF, and this episode marks our first external, non-NSF guest on the series.
Dal shares his career journey from joining a large global recruitment firm in Central London—where he first had to learn what a QP actually is—to building one of the strongest QA/QP networks in the industry, and ultimately launching Assure Bio during COVID with nothing but a laptop, a phone, and his professional network.
Key topics covered in this episode:
How COVID permanently changed QA and QP recruitment
The growing disconnect between employers and candidates on hybrid vs. on-site work
Why today’s market has shifted to a client-driven hiring environment
The role of AI in recruitment—and why human judgment still matters
What quality professionals must do to stand out in a saturated job market
Why audit, inspection readiness, and remediation experience are in high demand
How personal branding and LinkedIn visibility can influence hiring decisions
Dal also explains why many life sciences companies are preparing for more challenging regulatory inspections, driving increased demand for professionals with strong GxP compliance and auditing expertise.
Whether you’re a quality professional planning your next career move or a leader responsible for hiring and retaining QA/QP talent, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply right now.
NSF Life Sciences
Companies all over the world rely on NSF’s expert team of pharma biotech, medical device, IVD, and combination product experts to guide them through the maze of regulations and industry challenges. Our experts can tailor a solution to meet the specific needs of your company. Since 1944, NSF has helped companies deliver life-saving and life-changing medical products to their patients. Find out more on NSF.org
You can contact our life sciences team by emailing: lifesciences@nsf.org
or by visiting: https://www.nsf.org/contact-us
Learn more about NSF’s Pharma & Biotech expertise:
https://www.nsf.org/life-sciences/pharma-biotech
Compliance Unlocked from NSF
Compliance Unlocked is the podcast series from the life science experts at NSF. NSF is a global leader in consulting, training, inspection, auditing, and certification for the life sciences industry. This series looks at issues such as quality culture, dealing with regulatory agencies, and the changes in the pharmaceutical sector in the past 50 years. If you want to contact us, you can email: lifesciences@nsf.org
