This week, we spoke with Brian Nunnally, and discussed some of the challenges that Brian faced throughout his journey to where he is now, Global Head of QC at CSL.
Brian is hugely passionate and is driven by being a part of and leading the best quality control function in the world.
What I liked about this conversation was Brian’s honest assessment of his struggles and frustrations that many people will be going through right now. We spoke about why lateral moves and working in different functions might sometimes not be a bad thing for your longer term career prospects. We also delved into what a great QC team looks like – the metrics that Brian holds his leaders accountable to and the key pillars to building a global QC function.
We cover the below in detail:
- How having different experiences in QC, regulatory, technical has shaped Brian’s career
- How a lateral move can benefit you in the long term
- The importance of multiple mentors in the early and middle phases of your career
- How to build resilience in your career and advice on identifying your ‘North-Star’
- The three key things which make a world-class QC team
- The metrics that Brian and his team monitor
- Brian’s leadership style and how he develops his people
- What makes a great QC leader
Brian was a pleasure to speak with. His journey to now being part of an organisation that is developing vaccines that saves lives is inspiring. This is a must listen for anyone who is leading a QC team or an aspiring QC leader. In addition, for anyone who is feeling frustrated with their career progression, Brian provides some great advice for getting through the frustrating times, really understanding what you want to achieve and where you want to go.
Hope you enjoy the show!