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The Pennsylvania Convention Center

Jun 14, 2026 7:00 AM - Jun 18, 2026 3:00 PM

1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting

Evolving Role of the Quality Professional: The Future of Professional Development in the Age of AI

Session Chair(s)

Michael  Pelosi, MA, MBA

Michael Pelosi, MA, MBA

Lead, Quality Assurance, Analytics

Astellas, United States

In this session, we will focus on the evolving role of the quality assurance professional, show you how to manage your professional development as a project, and build skills to deliver measurable outcomes in the age of AI.

Learning Objective : Recognize the evolving role of the quality assurance professional in the age of AI and how to align with emerging expectation; Apply project management principles to strategically plan and execute your personal upskilling journey in AI; Discuss how to build a personalized career roadmap using practical tools and frameworks to stay relevant, resilient, and future-ready.

Speaker(s)

Roshan  D'Souza

Quality in the Age of Agents: A Look Back From the AI-Driven Future

Roshan D'Souza

Roche, United Kingdom

Head of Quality Excellence Digital, PDQ

Jeremy  Jones, MS

Compliance to Competence: How AI and New Regulations Are Reshaping the Quality Professional

Jeremy Jones, MS

BeOne Medicines, United States

Director, R&D Quality Excellence & Data Integrity

Claire  Kingston

Risk to Readiness: AI as the Engine of Quality Excellence

Claire Kingston

Johnson & Johnson, United States

Director, Platform Innovation & Design Head

Haleh  Valian, PHD

Smarter Roles, Stronger Skills: AI in Workforce Evolution

Haleh Valian, PHD

Biogen, United States

Head of Decision Quality Analytics and Innovation

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