# How to win hearts and minds as a quality leader, with Ashley Preston.

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Podcast: [Let's Talk Quality](https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-quality-6567110)
Published: 2025-12-03T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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. #QualityLeadership #Biotech #RegulatoryAffairs #QualityCulture #LetsTalkQuality

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