As the Manager of Member Engagement at HPSA, I lead strategic initiatives to support pharmaceutical manufacturers in complying with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. My role focuses on fostering strong member relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving awareness of environmental stewardship programs for the safe disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement advanced member engagement strategies to… Show more As the Manager of Member Engagement at HPSA, I lead strategic initiatives to support pharmaceutical manufacturers in complying with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. My role focuses on fostering strong member relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving awareness of environmental stewardship programs for the safe disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement advanced member engagement strategies to enhance compliance and participation.- Serve as the primary contact for member inquiries, providing high-level guidance on reporting, remittance, and regulatory obligations.- Educate members and prospective companies on EPR requirements through targeted outreach initiatives, workshops, and webinars.- Drive member recruitment efforts, assessing eligibility and ensuring compliance with environmental stewardship regulations.- Monitor and analyze policy changes to provide members with actionable insights and maintain alignment with evolving frameworks.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create reports, presentations, and member support materials.- Enhance the functionality of the HPSA Member Portal to improve user experience and engagement.- Establish metrics to evaluate member engagement and compliance effectiveness, reporting regularly to senior leadership. Show less

As Senior Communications Specialist reporting to the Director-General, I oversee the communication of 7 medication and medical sharps collection and disposal programs across 4 Canadian provinces at HPSA. HPSA is a 22-year-old national not-for-profit PRO representing over 146 pharmaceutical brand owners and manufacturers, with a mandate to implement stewardship programs in provinces with EPR legislation. Our goal is to assist pharmaceutical producers and brand owners in fulfilling their… Show more As Senior Communications Specialist reporting to the Director-General, I oversee the communication of 7 medication and medical sharps collection and disposal programs across 4 Canadian provinces at HPSA. HPSA is a 22-year-old national not-for-profit PRO representing over 146 pharmaceutical brand owners and manufacturers, with a mandate to implement stewardship programs in provinces with EPR legislation. Our goal is to assist pharmaceutical producers and brand owners in fulfilling their regulatory obligations, ensure the safe collection and disposal of post-consumer medications and medical sharps, and educate the public on proper disposal methods. Show less

Conference attended: - Mastering the art of pitching with Phil Waknell- Sustainable Development with SNCF, Director of Sustainable Development at SNCF Jean-Louis Jourdan