ISPE Podcast: Shaping the Future of Pharma

The ISPE Podcast: Shaping the Future of Pharma is a life sciences industry podcast featuring expert discussions on pharmaceutical manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), quality, supply chains, regulatory trends, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. Hosted by Robert Chew, a longtime ISPE member, each episode brings together industry leaders, regulators, innovators, and subject matter experts to share insights and best practices that are shaping the future of the life sciences industry.

The podcast serves as ISPE's platform for delivering timely thought leadership and practical industry perspectives on the challenges and opportunities impacting pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations worldwide. Listeners gain valuable insights into evolving industry trends, regulatory developments, manufacturing innovation, workforce readiness, operational excellence, and technology adoption.

Whether you work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, engineering, quality assurance, validation, regulatory affairs, supply chain management, or digital transformation, the ISPE Podcast: Shaping the Future of Pharma provides actionable knowledge to help you stay informed and prepare for the future of pharma.

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  • Topics Covered

    Episodes feature discussions on a wide range of pharmaceutical and biotech industry topics, including:

    • Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
    • ATMPs/Cell & Gene Therapies
    • Combination Products
    • Biotechnology
    • Commissioning/Qualification/Validation
    • Containment
    • Continuous Manufacturing
    • Critical Utilities/Water for Injection
    • Data Integrity
    • Disposables
    • GAMP®/IT Systems/Automation
    • HVAC/Controlled Environments
    • Investigational Products
    • Oral Solid Dosage
    • Pharma 4.0
    • Pharmacy Compounding
    • Process Analytical Technology
    • Process/Product Development
    • Project Management
    • Regulatory
    • Sterile Products Processing
    • Supply Chain/Operations/Packaging
    • Sustainability
    • Virology
    • Women in Pharma®

Featured Episode

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Hepalink’s FOYA Category Award-Winning Facility

This episode features an interview with CaiXue Wei, Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations at Hepalink, to discuss their Shenzhen Hepalink Pingshan New Pre-Filled Syringe Manufacturing Facility, winner of the 2026 ISPE Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) Innovation – Novel Technology Category Award. Discover how Hepalink overcame urban land constraints by integrating advanced automation, including 5G, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and AI visual inspection, to produce 330 million sterile prefilled syringes annually.

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Meet the Host

Robert Chew is the co-founder of Commissioning Agents, Inc., a company that specializes in helping organizations achieve faster project delivery and enhance performance and reliability in their GMP-regulated manufacturing operations. 

With over two decades of experience, Robert provides consulting services to some of the largest pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies globally. He has presented at international conferences across the US, Europe, Asia, and South America. Additionally, he is a member of the Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Leadership Forum.

Who Should Listen?

The ISPE Podcast is designed for:

  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology professionals
  • Manufacturing and engineering leaders
  • Quality assurance and quality control professionals
  • Validation and commissioning specialists
  • Regulatory affairs professionals
  • Supply chain and operations teams
  • Digital transformation and technology leaders
  • Emerging professionals and students pursuing careers in life sciences