How to win hearts and minds as a quality leader, with Ashley Preston.
Dec 03, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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Episode description
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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