Andrea Goddard on her journey from 'the graveyard shift' to Chief Quality Officer at Genentech.
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In today's episode, I'm joined by Andrea Goddard, former Chief Quality Officer at Genentech. Andrea shares her career journey and insights into quality leadership. She started in biotech manufacturing and transitioned into quality after a conversation with her boss! Andrea emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships between quality and other departments within an organization. She discusses the challenges and rewards of working in a global role, including managing different time zones and cultures. We cover: Building strong relationships between quality and other departments.Managing different time zones and cultures.The importance of respect, authenticity, and work ethic.Using data to make informed choices.Putting yourself outside of your comfort zone. A huge thank you to Andrea for joining us on the show and for giving us her time. She's had an incredible 30-year career with Genentech/Roche, starting in 1995, and positively impacting so many lives along the way. Hope you enjoy the show!
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