Conference Day Two - Thursday October 9, 2025
8:00 am Check In, Coffee & Light Breakfast
8:55 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
EXPLORING THE BEST PRACTICES IN WASTE MANAGEMENT TO ACHIEVE REGULATORY READINESS OF EHS PROGRAMS
9:00 am Navigating the Challenges of Zero Landfill Goals in Biopharma to Prepare Data for Sustainable Waste Management
Synopsis
- The challenge of categorizing and managing multiple waste streams, including biological, chemical, and recyclable materials
- Techniques for sorting and identifying waste from labs including plastics and single-use PPE, tracking them accurately for landfill diversion efforts
- How to ensure vendor qualification, manage waste streams, and meet compliance requirements
9:45 am Roundtable Discussion: Best Practices in Hazardous Waste Management for Biopharma EHS Leaders
Synopsis
- Exploring innovative strategies for handling hazardous waste, compare best practices, and discuss real-world case studies from leading companies in the industry
- Share real-world experiences, strategies, and lessons learned in managing hazardous and biohazardous waste
- Benchmarks for waste volume, cost, and treatment options from peer companies
- Explore how to effectively vet waste vendors and maintain compliance with complex EPA, RCRA, and local hazardous waste regulations
10:30 am Morning Break & Refreshments
LEVERAGING RISK MANAGEMENT STRENGTHEN COMPLIANCE FOR 2025
11:00 am Implementing ISO Standards in Pharma & Biopharma to Enhance EHS Performance & Global Compliance
Synopsis
- Investigating how following ISO 14001 AND ISO 45001 can offer key benefits for EHS professionals in biopharma, especially during periods of regulatory uncertainty
- Demonstrating ISO certification shows regulators, partners, investors, and employees that the organization prioritizes safety and environmental responsibility
- Exploring the risk assessments needed to implement ISO Standards in pharma and biopharma organizations
11:45 am Designing for Change: Integrating EHS into Capital Projects Front End Planning
Synopsis
- Enhance process to better define, plan, schedule and fund EHS assessments, deliverables and resource requirements into project planning to identify-mitigate impact to scope, budget and overall resource needs
12:15 pm Lunch & Networking Break
STRENGTHENING EHS RESILIENCE THROUGH COMMUNICATION, COORDINATION, & CONTROL
1:15 pm Elevating Emergency Management: Applying Healthcare Best Practices to BioPharma Emergency Response
Synopsis
- Highlighting the importance of clear communication, coordination, and safety protocols in emergency responses
- Discussing how to overcome complex communication and decision chains
- Developing strategies to make teams proactive by implementing structured approaches and utilizing the right technology to navigate crises effectively
1:45 pm Navigating EHS Risks of Third-Party IFMs in Pharma to Make Informed Decisions for Safety
Synopsis
- Evaluate the EHS trade-offs of using third-party Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) providers, including impacts on safety culture, compliance, and operational control
- Explore best practices for risk assessment and oversight when managing IFM teams on-site
- Learn how to align safety standards, communication protocols, and accountability structures between in-house teams and outsourced providers to maintain regulatory integrity and site safety
2:15 pm Contractor Safety & Work Permits: Aligning Responsibility, Risk, & Regulatory Compliance
Synopsis
- Clarifying where the responsibilities lie between internal teams and external contractors to ensure alignment and accountability from project initiation to completion
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating high-risk activities commonly associated with contracted work
- Ensuring efficiency without compromising safety or regulatory compliance
2:45 pm Afternoon Break & Refreshments
BUILDING TRUST-DRIVEN SAFETY CULTURES THROUGH LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION
3:15 pm Embedding Safety Culture Through Coaching, Gemba, & Decision-Making
Synopsis
- Revitalizing safety leadership across global sites through updated coaching modules focused on serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention
- Emphasizing the importance of leadership presence through gemba, being physically present where work happens to build trust, understand risks, and influence safety culture authentically
- Driving cultural change through intentional leadership actions to reinforce safety as a shared value and strategic priority
3:45 pm Making the Business Case for EHS: Communicating Value, ROI & Strategic Impact
Synopsis
This presentation is designed to equip EHS leaders with the communication, financial, and strategic skills needed to effectively influence decision-makers. Learn how to quantify the ROI of EHS initiatives, link safety and sustainability to core business outcomes, and tailor their messaging for executive audiences.
- Understand the Metrics that Matter: Learn how to align EHS performance indicators with financial and operational KPIs valued by senior leadership
- Translate Safety into Strategy: Explore how EHS contributes to business continuity, talent retention, ESG goals, and brand protection
- Sharpen Your Influence Skills: Get tactical tools for presenting to leadership, securing budget approval, and gaining cross-functional buy-in