How the QA and QP Talent Market Is Changing in Pharma: Insights from Compliance Unlocked Podcast

Published: 15-May-2026 Featured companies: NSF
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Recruiting and retaining experienced quality and regulatory professionals has become significantly more complex for pharmaceutical and biotech companies

In a recent episode of NSF’s Compliance Unlocked podcast, Brian Cleary, Director of Marketing for NSF Life Sciences, spoke with Dal Pawar, Founder and Managing Director of AssureBio, a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on Quality Assurance professionals and Qualified Persons (QPs).

Drawing on years of experience building one of the strongest networks of quality professionals in the life sciences sector, Pawar shared insights into how the talent market has evolved — and what both companies and candidates need to understand about the current environment.

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