Maritza Shaughnessy

This interactive session explores how biopharma organisations can evolve beyond compliance-driven EHS systems to embed sustainable, human-centred safety cultures across global operations. Through real-world examples and group discussion, delegates will examine the interplay between compliance, behaviour, and cultural context. Participants will walk away with actionable insights on engaging leadership, strengthening psychological safety, and integrating softer

skillsets and wellbeing practices into rigorous EHS frameworks to ensure that safety is lived, not just logged.

Key Questions to Be Addressed

• How can biopharma organisations shift from compliance to a culture integrating human performance, soft skills, and behavioural insight?
• How can EHS leaders adapt global safety culture to local norms while maintaining consistent standards?
• How can management become active champions of EHS, fostering both top-down and bottom-up engagement?
• What role do wellbeing, stress management, and open dialogue play in sustaining trust and participation?
• How can we challenge legacy mindsets to nurture curiosity, psychological safety, and innovation in EHS culture?