(151b) Invited Talk: Engineering a Sustainable Future: Cultivating a Culture of Innovation and Environmental Stewardship

In the pursuit of a sustainable future, the role of scientists and engineers, working in cross functional teams, is pivotal in driving innovation and fostering environmental stewardship across industries. This presentation explores how a culture of sustainability can be effectively cultivated within teams, emphasizing the integration of green practices into every aspect of the product lifecycle. By showcasing successful case studies and the application of cutting-edge biomanufacturing technologies, we will highlight the impact of cross-functional collaboration and the commitment to continuous improvement. Attendees will gain insights into actionable strategies for embedding sustainability into their operations, enabling their organizations to not only meet ambitious environmental targets but also lead the way in the global effort to protect our planet for future generations.

About the speaker:

Margaret received her Ph.D. degree in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from Harvard University. She is currently Vice President of Drug Substance Technologies and Amgen Massachusetts Site head.

Margaret joined Amgen in 2003 in the Small Molecule Drug Substance Organization and has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility including Executive Director of the Pivotal Drug Substance Technologies, Vice President of Drug Product Technologies, and Vice President of the Manufacturing and Clinical Supply Chain organization. She has supported the advancement of the Amgen portfolio from clinical through to commercial development and been instrumental in the integration of innovative technologies into the manufacturing network. Margaret has invested a significant effort in evolving a green and sustainable culture in the workplace and these efforts have been recognized by Amgen being a recipient of the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award.

Margaret has a strong external scientific presence with >100 publications in peer review journals. She is a Fellow of the American Chemical Society and an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering. She is a past chair of the Board of Directors of the International Consortium for Innovation and Quality in the Pharmaceutical Industry and a founding member of the Enabling Technologies Consortium. Margaret is an associate editor for Organic Letters and is a member of the editorial boards for Science of Synthesis, Organic Syntheses, Synthesis and SynLett, and Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis. In partnership with Thiéme and the Science of Synthesis she sponsors the Dr. Margaret Faul Award for Women in the Chemical Sciences.