David Revitt
Director, Environmental Health Safety & Sustainability Vertex Pharmaceuticals
David Revitt is Director of Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) at Vertex, leading the development and execution of vital policies and programs across global operations. With over 15 years of expertise, he champions risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business practices. David excels at integrating safety-first cultures and driving environmental stewardship initiatives that align with corporate objectives. His strategic vision and collaborative leadership ensure Vertex operates responsibly while advancing long-term, sustainable performance.
Seminars
Case examples of misalignment between corporate standards and legal mandates. More practical and highly interactive breakout roundtables where attendees can crowdsource solutions and share opinions around pre-assigned topic areas:
- Post-Brexit UK import/export regulatory burdens
- Navigating local (Italy, Germany, France) vs. corporate vs. EU-level EHS requirements
- Strategies for integrating GMP, EHS, and quality compliance
Moderator Feedback & Audience Debate
Moderators will be assigned to each roundtable to facilitate discussion and collate the findings. Following the roundtable discussions, they will present back to the entire delegation and open wider audience debate.
Occupational health needs aren’t one-size-fits-all. Lab workers face chemical exposure and repetitive strain, while office-based staff report increasing rates of stress, burnout, and ergonomic issues. Add to that the generational divide where younger employees expect psychological safety and flexibility, while older cohorts may prioritise privacy or legacy support systems.
More practical and highly interactive breakout roundtables where attendees can crowdsource solutions and share opinions around pre-assigned topic areas:
- Designing programs that appeal to Gen Z and Millennials, Gen X and Boomers
- Ergonomic strategies for both lab and hybrid office workers and “standardisation” of OH services incorporating site-specific needs
- Mental health and psychosocial support in high-pressure lab settings vs. office settings
Moderator Feedback & Audience Debate
Moderators will be assigned to each roundtable to facilitate discussion and collate the findings. Following the roundtable discussions, they will present back to the entire delegation and open wider audience debate.
As occupational health expands beyond physical safety to include mental well-being, inclusion, and work-life balance, cross-functional collaboration with Human Resources (HR) is becoming essential but these partnerships are not always easy or common:
- Why are traditional EHS-led occupational health models no longer enough?
- Shared ownership: who drives change: EHS, OH, or HR?
- Discussions regarding tools for data sharing and mutual accountability
