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Zak Huang - Episode 6 - Regulatory Voices
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- Regulatory Voices
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- May 19, 2026
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- 2899
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Summary
In today’s episode of Regulatory Voices , I speak with Zak Huang , SVP Regulatory Affairs at Aditum Bio . Zak brings a really unique perspective on Regulatory Affairs, one shaped not just by technical expertise, but by how communication, influence, leadership, and storytelling all come together throughout drug development. A consistent theme throughout is Zak’s view that Regulatory is an Art. Not because it lacks structure or scientific rigor, but because success in Regulatory is often determined by how effectively you interpret information, align teams, communicate strategy, and bridge the gap between science, business, and health authorities. We explore how Regulatory thinking evolves over time, in particular, as professionals move into more senior leadership positions. Zak shares thoughtful perspectives on the importance of influence, collaboration, negotiation, and understanding your audience, skills that often become just as important as technical knowledge itself. We also discuss the role of storytelling within Regulatory Affairs, and why the ability to frame data, communicate risk, and guide organisations through uncertainty is becoming increasingly important in modern drug development. Thank you again Zak Huang for joining. Links to other platforms to follow, full written report to go up tomorrow morning as usual. If you enjoyed what you see today, please comment, like and share. Any questions for Zak or myself, put them in the comments. This show is brought to you by Codon Partners , Life Science Staffing.