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This event was published on 12 March
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Technical Workshop for India-based Suppliers: Process Safety Management - Hyderabad, India

Technical Workshop for India-based Suppliers: Process Safety Management - Hyderabad, India

Conference | 9–10 Apr 2026

In the modern chemical and pharmaceutical landscape, reactive chemical hazards represent one of the most significant risks to process safety and business continuity. Undetected thermal instabilities or improperly sized relief systems can lead to catastrophic runaway reactions, resulting in loss of life, environmental damage, and total asset loss. This intensive two-day workshop, led by industry experts from Kaypear in collaboration with the PSCI, provides a comprehensive roadmap for identifying, quantifying, and mitigating reactive risks.

Registration Process
If you are interested in attending this workshop, please register your interest below. Registration does not guarantee a place and your attendance will be confirmed in due course. Please note that attendance is limited to one person per organization.

Who should attend
As this is a core technical topic, professionals with the following qualifications and job roles are requested to register:

  • Process safety engineers/Chemical engineers in technology transfer, technical services, R&D, and process engineers with operations / technical back ground of more than 5 years is recommended.
  • Engineers in senior management involved in technical reviews

Day 1

  • 08:30-09:00: Registration, Networking, and Tea-Coffee
  • 09:00-09:15: PSCI India Connect Overview
  • 09:15-09:25: Context Setting / PSCI Audit Findings
  • 09:25-09:30: Speaker Introduction
  • 09:30-11:00: What reactive hazards are and why they matter with case studies: Examples of reactive hazard scenarios & Common types of reactive chemicals based on functional groups, chemical incompatibility, and thermal stability
  • 11:00-11: 15:Tea Break/Net working
  • 11:15-13:00: Testing and hazard evaluation using calorimetry (DSC, TGA, ARC, TMRad, ARSST, RC1, RC2, etc.)
    • Testing protocol and methods available
    • Limitation, advantage, and disadvantage of each type of calorimeter
    • Data interpretation of the thermal stability reports
  • 13:00-14:00: Lunch/Networking
  • 14:00-15:30: Development, calculation, and impact of heat of reaction, reaction rate, and TMRad with a workshop example
  • 15:30-15:45: High Tea/Networking
  • 15:45-17:00: Stossel’s Criticality Index, CCPS Probability vs Severity table - Sharing case studies - Optimization to safer criticality classes
  • 17:00-17:30: Day 1 Summary & Q&A

Day 2

  • 08:30-09:00: Registrations/Networking/Tea-Coffee
  • 09:00-09:15: Recap & Quiz
  • 09:15-11:15: Introduction to DIERS methodology and direct scale up
    • Test protocol for vent sizing using a workshop problem
    • Emergency Relief System (ERS) training for vent sizing using direct scale up
    • Scale up of high phi factor vs direct scale up
  • 11:15-11:30: Tea Break/Networking
  • 11:30-13:00: Credibility of external fire induced runaway reaction - Sizing for external fire scenario
  • 13:00-14:00: Lunch/Networking
  • 14:00-15:45: How to control reactive hazards, including:
    • Mode of operation depending on the reaction rate (Batch, Semi-Batch, Continuous)
    • Understanding the effect of temperature of no return (TNR)
    • Likelihood scale based on TMRad
    • Quench calculations and reaction termination chemicals
    • Vent sizing using direct scale up
    • Introduction of Modern DRIERS tools
  • 15:45-16:00: High Tea/Networking
  • 16:00-16:30: SRV/RD testing + frequency
    Type testing - Flow verification - Field observations + common issues
  • 16:30-17:00: Workshop Summary & Q&A

Speakers

Mr. Rahul Raman
Rahul Raman is Principal Engineer and Subject Matter Expert at Kaypear with over 19 years of global expertise in process safety management (PSM) across the United States, Mexico, China, South Korea, and India. A Chartered Chemical Engineer with a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, he specializes in emergency relief system design, technical process safety, and process safety management implementation. Rahul has successfully led major projects in oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries, including relief system gap assessments, HAZOP studies, quantitative risk assessments, and implementing process safety standards.

Mr. Pramod Mekhya
Mr. Pramodbhai Mekhya is a seasoned Chemical Engineer and Process Safety Specialist with over 19 years of industrial experience spanning process development, process safety, scale-up, and advanced calorimetry techniques in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
He has extensive hands-on expertise in thermal hazard assessment, reaction calorimetry, adiabatic calorimetry, and process scale-up, supporting both R&D laboratories and manufacturing plants to design safer and more efficient chemical processes. Through his workshops, he brings a rare combination of industrial manufacturing experience and advanced safety instrumentation expertise, enabling participants to gain practical insights into reaction hazard evaluation, calorimetry data interpretation, and safe process scale-up strategies.

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Full Members

  • Abbott
  • Acino International AG
  • AstraZeneca
  • Aurobindo
  • BASF Pharma
  • Bayer
  • Becton Dickinson
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Centrient Pharmaceuticals
  • Chiesi
  • Coloplast
  • Elanco Animal Health
  • Grunenthal GmbH
  • GSK
  • Haleon
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Kenvue
  • Lilly
  • Merck & Co.
  • Novartis
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Opella
  • Organon
  • Orion
  • Par Health
  • Pfizer
  • Piramal
  • Roche
  • Sandoz
  • Sanofi
  • Sartorius
  • Takeda
  • Teva
  • UCB
  • Viatris
  • West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.
  • Zoetis

Associate Members

  • AbbVie
  • Alkem Laboratories
  • Almirall
  • Amgen
  • Amgros
  • Aragen Life Sciences Limited
  • Aspen Pharmacare
  • Bavarian Nordic
  • Baxter
  • Charles River Laboratories
  • Chugai Pharmaceutical
  • Cipla
  • CSL Limited
  • Eisai Co., Limited
  • Esteve
  • Evolan Pharma AB
  • Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici S.p.a.
  • Fagron
  • Fosun Pharma
  • Fresenius Kabi
  • Gilead
  • Grifols
  • Hameln Pharma
  • IOI Oleo
  • Karo Healthcare
  • Kyowa Kirin
  • Merck KGaA
  • Moderna
  • Nordic Group B.V.
  • Ono Pharmaceuticals
  • Orifarm
  • Perrigo Company
  • Sai Life Sciences
  • Shionogi
  • SK Biopharmaceuticals
  • Sobi
  • STADA
  • Sterling Pharma Solutions
  • ten23 health
  • Tiefenbacher Group
  • Vertex
  • Xellia Pharmaceuticals
  • Zentiva

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This resource was published on 11 March

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗦𝗖𝗜 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄

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  • The Principles were first established in 2006
  • They were updated in 2019 and 2022
  • and form the basis of every PSCI member’s commitment to responsible supply chain management

The Principles are designed to remain high‑level and applicable across a diverse global membership, providing clarity, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring relevance over a three‑year review cycle.

𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻

We invite external stakeholders to share input through our consultation survey HERE

To support consistency, we ask contributors to propose up to 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 and 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 refinements.

Further detail on the review process and timeline can be found HERE

  • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝟴 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹
  • 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

We encourage all stakeholders to participate and help shape the future direction of responsible supply chain management across the sector.

This resource was published on 2 March

PSCI Member Digest February 2026

Get a quick update on the latest PSCI news, including the PSCI Principles Review, the PSCI Supplier Decarbonization Help Desk, webinars, new learning courses, and more.

This bulletin was published on 27 February
𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗖𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 - External

𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗖𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 - External

The 𝗣𝗦𝗖𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 are our blueprint for responsible practice across the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chain – and we are now inviting external stakeholders to provide input to our latest round of updates.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀

  • First agreed by PSCI’s founding members in 2006
  • Updated in 2019 and 2022
  • All PSCI members commit to upholding the Principles, and they are widely referenced in supplier codes and public reporting

The Principles sit above individual supplier codes, setting high‑level expectations and encouraging members and suppliers to consider and respond to these topics within their own practices. They are designed to:

  • Encourage continuous improvement across supply chains
  • Remain relevant across a three‑year review cycle
  • Be applicable across our diverse, global membership

With this in mind, our challenge is finding the right level of stretch: continuing to drive progress toward PSCI’s vision of responsible supply chains, while ensuring the Principles remain achievable and universal.

We are now inviting external stakeholders to contribute to this update through our consultation survey

To maintain a substantial amount of consistency in the Principles, we ask that suggestions focus on up to 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀.
Further details on the process and timeline can be found here

The deadline for feedback is 𝟴 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, and the final updated Principles will be published in 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

We look forward to hearing your perspectives and shaping the next evolution of the PSCI Principles together.

This bulletin was published on 27 February
PSCI Board welcomes Anne-Laure Demarcy to guest role

PSCI Board welcomes Anne-Laure Demarcy to guest role

Anne-Laure Demarcy, Head of Environmental Sustainability at UCB, will join the Board in a non-voting, one-year guest position, supporting a diversity of perspective in the PSCI's governance.

Speaking of her appointment Anne-Laure says,

I see this guest Board position as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the PSCI's mission, while bringing a diverse and pragmatic perspective.

Please join us in congratulating Anne-Laure on her appointment.

About the guest role
2026 PSCI Chair, Lucy Latham is expecting her second child in spring and
in accordance with the PSCI Bylaws, the Vice Chair and Chair will jointly cover the Chair role during Lucy’s absence. We thank Rob Williams and Peter Nestor for their support in this matter.

The PSCI Board agreed to open up one temporary guest position on the Board, in a non-voting role, intended to maintain diversity of perspective in PSCI’s governance, for a period of 12 months or until the Chair's return.

This resource was published on 20 February

PSCI Supplier Newsletter February 2026

Get a quick update on the latest PSCI news, including the PSCI Principles Review & Future Audit Protocol Update, the PSCI Supplier Decarbonization Help Desk, webinars, new learning courses, and more.

This event was published on 22 January
Energize Program Overview

Energize Program Overview

External | 11–12 Feb 2026

The Energize program aims to increase access to renewable electricity for suppliers in the pharmaceutical industry. The program is growing and now has 26 global pharmaceutical companies working to support their suppliers to decarbonize and mitigate the overall environmental impact of the industry. Join Schneider Electric, Energize program manager, to learn more about the program and benefits of participating.

Agenda
What is Energize?
Why is Energize important?
Program Education
Renewable Electricity Procurement Support
Program Benefits
What to expect when you join the program and next steps

Choose your session
Wednesday 11 February
Thursday 12 February

About Energize
The Energize program is a supply chain renewables initiative designed and delivered by Schneider Electric Sustainability Business and endorsed by the PSCI.

Current Energize sponsors: Almirall, Amgen, Astellas, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb, Charles River Laboratories, Chiesi Group, GSK, Haleon, Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue, Merck (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada), Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Roche, Sandoz, Sanofi, Schott, Takeda, Teva, UHG, and UCB.

Type
External
Date
11–12 Feb 2026
Language
English
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This resource was published on 20 January

PSCI Supplier Newsletter January 2026

Get a quick update on the latest PSCI news. From the newly announced 2026 Board to the launch of the integrated online audit process, new learning courses, upcoming webinars, and more.

This bulletin was published on 16 January

PSCI Extends Appreciation to the 2025 & outgoing Committee and Topic Team Leads

PSCI Extends Appreciation to the 2025 & outgoing Committee and Topic Team Leads

The PSCI extends our sincere gratitude to the Committee and Topic Team Leads for their outstanding contributions throughout 2025. We would like to thank the following Members whose leadership terms ended in 2025.

Sarah Turiano, Capability Committee.
Sarah has led the PSCI’s efforts on training and development for the last three years as Co-Chair of the Capability Committee. She played a pivotal role in shaping the PSCI’s approach to learning and development and oversaw the launch of the Learnster platform.

Enric Bosch, Projects Committee.
Enric helped set up the Projects Committee and act as its first Co-Lead. He established the processes and procedures for investments, ensuring good governance and oversight; while his focus on value and quality led to the endorsement of multiple projects aimed to create deep impact for suppliers.

Vicki Stone-Bjarup, Projects Committee. Following on from her tenure as PSCI Chair, Vicki supported the establishment of the Projects Committee and steered it through its first years as a new venture for the PSCI. Her leadership and enthusiasm for supporting high impact projects ensured achievement of the Committee’s aims.

We would also like to congratulate Vincent Mignone, Environment Topic Team Co-Lead, and Li Liu, China Regional Team Co-Lead, as they transition to the PSCI Board.

Committee Leads:

Birgit Skuballa (Bayer) - Audit

Dorota Wiacek-Trojanowska (Roche) - Audit

Sarah Turiano (Viatris) - Capability

Wenjia Xu (Merck & Co) - Capability

Enric Bosch (Boehringer Ingelheim) - Projects

Vicki Stone-Bjarup (Novo Nordisk) - Projects

Topic Team Leads:

Pietro Butti (Roche) - Management Systems

Bridget Ferrari (Takeda) - Decarbonization

Devin Carsdale (Bristol Myers Squibb) - Decarbonization

Andrea Fasano (Pfizer) - Environment

Vincent Mignone (Kevenue) - Environment

Pamela Cornes (Johnson & Johnson) - Human Rights

Tanya Murphy (AstraZeneca) - Human Rights

Matthew Thomas (AstraZeneca) - Industrial Hygiene

Sarah Jones (Pfizer) - Industrial Hygiene

Dr JVN Reddy (Aurobindo) – PIE & AMR

Reinhold Maeck (Boehringer Ingelheim) - PIE & AMR

Vijaya Kumar Bendi (Johnson & Johnson) - Process Safety

Germano D'Arasmo (Gilead) – Safety

Regional Team Leads:

China: Gary Lu (AstraZeneca) and Li Liu (Boehringer Ingelheim)

India: Aditya Shirodkar (Abbott) and Rohit Virmani (GSK)

This bulletin was published on 15 January

The PSCI Welcomes its 2026 Board of Directors

The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative is delighted to announce its 2026 leadership appointments and extend heartfelt thanks to outgoing Chair Rob Williams for his impactful contributions, as he moves into the Past Chair role.

Lucy Latham: Chair

Lucy Latham, Global Procurement Head of ESG at Sandoz, will take on the role of Chair of the PSCI Board. Lucy brings over 15 years of expertise in procurement, sustainability, and compliance, with notable roles at Roche, GSK, Thales, and Rolls-Royce. Within the PSCI, Lucy spent 2025 as Vice Chair and was previously co-lead of the Decarbonization Topic Team.

Peter Nestor: Vice Chair

Peter Nestor, Head of Human Rights at Novartis, has been appointed Vice Chair. Within the PSCI, Peter has been active as the past Co-Lead of the Human Rights Topic Team, and now leads the Training Sub-team, building Member capability in this critical area. He is also active on Human Rights projects, including shared engagement with rightsholders and stakeholders and grievance mechanisms.

Daniel Rehm: Treasurer

Daniel Rehm, Operations Manager EEM Global API at Elanco Animal Health Inc., continues his role as Treasurer. Daniel has over 26 years of experience in process development, Health, Safety and Environment, and manufacturing. Daniel has been a dedicated PSCI member since 2016, leading the Process Safety Management Topic Team and co-leading the Capability Committee.

Li Liu: Treasurer

Li Liu, EHS Manager and Global Lead Auditor at Boehringer Ingelheim, will take on the role of PSCI Board Treasurer alongside 2025-2027 Treasurer Daniel Rehm. With 19 years of experience across R&D, operations, and EHS management, Li brings deep expertise in regulatory compliance, auditing, and sustainability. Li has been an active contributor to the PSCI in China for over a decade, serving as Co-lead of the China Regional Team.

Vincent Mignone: Secretary

Vincent Mignone, Senior Manager and EHS professional at Kenvue, has been appointed Secretary. Vincent brings deep expertise in environmental remediation, product stewardship, and sustainability, and is known for his pragmatic approach and commitment to continuous learning. He champions Kenvue’s engagement with the PSCI and was previously Co-Lead of the Environment Topic Team.

Warren Bird: Secretary

Warren Bird, Associate Director in Due Diligence & External Manufacturing at Merck (MSD), joins the Board for a two-year term as Secretary, succeeding James Lee who departed Moderna mid-term. At Merck (MSD), Warren leads EHS assessments of suppliers and supports due diligence and product development to ensure compliance with Merck’s Business Partner Code of Conduct, which aligns with the PSCI Principles.

The PSCI congratulates Lucy, Peter, Daniel, Li, Vincent, and Warren on their roles and looks forward to continued progress under their leadership.

Thank you to outgoing Board Members

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to outgoing Board Members for their service:

Deirdre O'Reilly completed her term as Past Chair, leaving behind a lasting legacy including establishing both the Supplier Partnership program and the Projects Committee.

Ranjana Ganguly, departing Treasurer, was instrumental in ensuring PSCI’s financial sustainability and driving the PSCI’s presence and activities in India.

Rincy Joseph, departing Secretary, provided clarity and direction to PSCI’s governance, and led strategic initiatives such as the forthcoming upgrade of the PSCI’s digital platform.

Thank You Rob Williams

As Rob Williams transitions to Past Chair, we extend our sincere gratitude for his impactful leadership and dedication. During his tenure as Chair, Rob achieved key impacts including:

  1. Advancing the PSCI’s approach to collaboration, establishing new partnerships with the Sustainable Markets Initiative and MyGreenLabs.
  2. Building the PSCI’s external profile through engagements with CDMO Live and CPHI.
  3. Taking the Member Meeting to China for the first time, hosted at AstraZeneca.

Thank you, Rob, for your remarkable service and leadership. We look forward to your continued contributions as Past Chair.