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