Gary Barrera on why quality leaders should "walk a mile in their partner's shoes"

Gary Barrera on why quality leaders should "walk a mile in their partner's shoes"

In today's episode, we're joined by Gary Barrera, Senior Vice President of Quality and Regulatory at Vera Therapeutics.

Gary shares that his love for reading and learning, as well as his curiosity about how things work, led him to pursue a career in science. He started in manufacturing and eventually moved into quality, where he discovered his passion for ensuring the reliability and safety of products. We talk about the benefits of gaining exposure to different areas of an organization and how that has helped Gary become the leader he is today!

We discuss the following:

  • The evolution of quality in the industry.
  • The importance of a strong quality culture .
  • The advancements in data integrity.
  • Addressing fraud in the industry.
  • Importance of crisis management.
  • Learning what & how your operational partners do.
  • Collaborating effectively.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Inspiration
  • 02:56 Getting into Science and Transitioning into Quality
  • 07:12 The Role of Change Control in Gary's Quality Journey
  • 09:34 The Importance of Quality Culture and Data Integrity
  • 24:37 Pivotal Moments in Gary's Career Journey
  • 35:40 Important Values and Advice for Future Quality Leaders

A huge thank you to Gary for joining us!

Hope you enjoy the show!

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