Let's Combinate - Pharma + Medical Devices with Subhi Saadeh7 Feb 2024

122 - Intricacies of Joint Audits, Rx360, Supply Chain Security, and Networking in Pharma/MedTech with Jim Fries

On this episode, I was joined by Jim Fries, CEO of Rx360.

On this episode, Jim discusses the critical aspects of audits in medical technology and pharmaceutical sectors. He provides insight into the joint audit program that RX-360 rolled out, its working, and benefits. He addresses the challenges faced, emphasizing the need for relationship building and constant growth via listening and questioning. Lastly, he invites audience feedback to continually improve the show. 00:04 Guest Introduction: Jim Fries 05:45 The Concept and Process for Joint Audits 10:03 Regulatory Compliance and Audit Scoping 15:07 Reevaluation and Frequency of Audits 16:33 Evaluating RX 360's Ability to Conduct Audits 19:13 Understanding the Role of RX 360 in Auditing 19:41 Licensable Audit Reports 20:34 Challenges in the Industry and the Benefits of Joint Auditing 23:31 Addressing the Challenges in Auditing 23:49 The Role of Education in Joint Auditing 25:39 The Impact of RX 360's Working Groups 27:37 The Origin and Evolution of RX 360 29:59 The Importance of Networking and Relationship Building 35:28 How to Connect with Rx360

Jim Fries has touched the healthcare industry for 25 years. For the last 5 plus years he has led Rx-360, a nonprofit industry pharmaceutical consortium, dedicated to supply chain integrity, material quality, and patient safety.
Jim’s background before Rx-360 was geared towards building and leading organizations in the medical device, and diagnostic arena. He has led advisory and guideline committees in the cardiovascular and diabetes arena, authored multiple CPT codes, has also been a delegate to the WHO, and has also led many FDA pathway groups. Jim joins us today as a lifelong advocate of patient safety.

www.rx-360.org
jfries@rx-360.org

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