A Study Director’s signature might look routine, but it’s one of the most significant acts in GLP. This month, we explore what that signature really means - not just for compliance, but for scientific integrity. Drawing from recent client experience, we reflect on how pausing before signing can strengthen both study credibility and culture, and how leadership can empower that thoughtful pause.
While preparing for the RQA Conference, the Headway team reflected on why some organisations treat internal audits as a burden while others use them as a competitive advantage. This month, we explore how smarter, risk-based auditing strengthens both systems and culture, and why reframing the purpose of audits could be the single most cost-effective improvement your organisation makes in 2026.