CCPS Pharma, Food, and Fine Chemicals Meeting, December 2023 | AIChE

Join us on December 13 @ 11:00 AM EST

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Meeting Agenda: 

  • Opening Remarks & PFFC Vision 
    • Survey Results 
    • Explain PFFC Vision 
  • Invited Presenter - Frank Gallo, BMS
    • Advancing, evolving, and applying Process Safety Management to the Pharmaceutical Industry: Exploring Observations and Trends 
  • Closing Remarks

Abstract:

TITLE: Adapting Process Safety Management to Change in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Exploring observations and trends.

In this presentation, we will analyze the dynamic nature of the pharmaceutical industry and the importance of evolving Process Safety Management to keep pace with these changes.

  • Review observations of the latest trends and discuss ideas on how to develop our practice. 
  • Discuss the use of contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and the impact of transferring risk.
  • Delve into the industry's emphasis on new modalities and its effects on engineering and operations.
  • Discuss the significance of modular designs, the need for flexibility, and the drive to reduce time to market.
  • Explore the implications of past achievements in process safety, such as maintaining executive focus and the importance of succession planning.
  • Discuss the significance of these factors to generate ideas for ensuring our continued success in the industry.

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