The Making of a Modern QP: Damian Larrington on Quality, AI & Courage

In this episode of The QP Diaries, we’re joined by Damian Larrington — an experienced and eligible Qualified Person under 2001/83/EC and 2001/20/EC, with a background spanning aseptic, biologic, ATMP, IMP, terminally sterilised, and solid dose products.We explore Damian’s journey to becoming a QP, what it truly means to be “the right person” for the role, and how to balance study, work, and personal growth in a highly regulated environment. Damian shares practical insight on the importance of practicing difficult conversations, what QPs need to prepare for in an AI-driven global landscape, and the critical challenges facing today’s pharmaceutical quality professionals. Whether you're a trainee QP, seasoned professional, or just curious about the future of Quality, this episode is packed with perspective, honesty, and invaluable advice from one of the industry’s most grounded voices.