Join our upcoming ASQ Section meeting for a dynamic training session on applying risk-based thinking to quality management. We’ll explore how ISO 9001:2015, ICH Q9, ISO 31000, and ASQ best practices can all be leveraged to make more informed decisions, improve supplier relationships, and mitigate quality risks. This session suits professionals from a broad range of industries—pharmaceutical manufacturing, aerospace, welding, general engineering, and more—looking to strengthen their quality frameworks.
During the training, we’ll walk through fundamental risk-management principles and demonstrate how to incorporate them into supplier lifecycles. You’ll learn about supplier selection and qualification methods, creating effective quality agreements, handling material qualification steps, and maintaining a proactive supplier management plan. By the end, attendees will be equipped with practical tools (e.g., risk registers, FMEA) and real-world strategies to enhance quality control and product reliability. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow quality professionals while taking your supplier and risk-management skills to the next level.
About the speaker: Chris Signer is a results-driven quality leader with over 13 years of experience in GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical and aseptic manufacturing environments. His expertise spans supplier qualification and audit management, quality system implementation, regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, ISO), and risk-based approaches to quality oversight.
Chris has built and led cross-functional quality teams in startup and commercial settings, including Greenfield facility commissioning, eQMS deployment, and global supplier oversight. His work has directly supported clinical and commercial manufacturing through robust supplier quality programs that align with international standards and evolving regulatory expectations.
He currently works as a pharmaceutical quality consultant, advising companies on GMP compliance, inspection readiness, and risk-based quality strategies. Chris holds a B.S. in Biology and is completing his MBA with a focus on operations and quality leadership.