Who is DQA?
Digital Quality Associates is a leading independent Quality Assurance consultancy organization with a reputation for delivering gold standard bespoke services to the healthcare, biotech, medical device and veterinary sectors. Our clients range from large pharmaceutical companies to start ups which is testament to our commitment to efficient, flexible, responsive, tailored, high quality service.
Technology, innovation and regulation is moving at a rapid pace and the industry continues to adapt to the challenges this brings such as, disparate technology platforms, moving to cloud-based systems, decentralized clinical trials etc. DQA has the knowledge and experience to assist companies navigate these challenges.
We believe that auditing and consultancy should be the backbone to enabling your business to grow from strength to strength and we treat every situation as unique to deliver advice that you can not only trust but detailed and thorough to drive lasting improvements in your business.
By working with DQA you will be accessing decades of combined experience across 50+ countries and a wealth of knowledge and their varied roles within the healthcare sector.
Our door is always open! Whether you need specialist expertise or just want to bounce around some ideas, feel free to reach out.
How we work
We are passionate about how we work, and at the heart of our ethos lies a deep commitment to excellence and personalised service. Our team consists of seasoned professionals who have walked in your shoes as senior leaders. They’ve chosen consultancy not just as a career, but as a calling—a testament to their passion for making a real difference.
We believe in the power of relationships. That’s why we’ve intentionally kept our team intimate and tailored to the needs of our clients. When you work with us, you’ll collaborate with the same dedicated expert throughout your project. This continuity isn’t just a preference; it’s a guiding principle that ensures a deep understanding of your unique challenges and goals.
Our experienced consultants bring a wealth of practical knowledge to the table. This means we can swiftly grasp complex situations and respond with agility and precision. By leveraging our extensive experience, we’re often able to streamline processes and identify efficient solutions, potentially saving you valuable time and resources.
At DQA, we’re not just consultants; we’re partners invested in your success. We’re here to provide insightful, risk-based solutions tailored to your specific needs, and we’re ready to hit the ground running from day one. We look forward to the possibility of working together and demonstrating how our approach can benefit your organisation.
Our Leadership
With over 30 years experience in pharmaceutical leadership roles, Matt is the owner and principal consultant of DQA, a consultancy born from his vision to provide pragmatic and proportionate compliance solutions in regulated environments.
- Cross-GxP background with a focus on IT compliance and an ISO 27001 lead auditor so understands the complex challenges of IT quality compliance and CSV
- Brings hands-on experience in implementing novel technologies within regulated environments, spanning pharmacovigilance, clinical trials, and laboratory systems.
- Headed auditing, strategy & planning organisations in renowned pharmaceutical companies, redesigning their quality and risk management framework.
- Authored several influential papers on data preservation and provenance
- His practical approach bridges the gap between regulatory requirements and business objectives, making him a sought after advisor in the life sciences industry.
In all of his previous roles, Matt has spearheaded groundbreaking technology projects and has been part of many TransCelerate groups providing the most cutting-edge consultancy to pharmaceutical companies.
Matt has a passion for technology implementation, especially using blockchain as a disruptive game-changer in the healthcare industry. This technology can help us work faster, smarter and with more accountability than ever before.