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PCC Canada 2026 - Pharma & MedTech Compliance Canada
June 1-2, 2026
The Omni King Edward Hotel | Toronto, ON

Karen Southin
Ethics and Compliance Officer at Pharmacosmos
Speaker

Profile

Karen Southin brings over 25 years of diverse experience across ethics and compliance, medical education, field force effectiveness, and business technology in the pharmaceutical industry. She is known for her collaborative, principles‑based approach and her focus on helping teams find practical solutions that keep patients at the center. Pragmatic in her style, Karen supports teams in navigating complexity with clarity, integrity, and shared ownership. She is committed to continuous improvement and to fostering psychologically safe environments where colleagues feel comfortable speaking up, challenging the status quo, and integrating an ethical mindset into everyday decision‑making.

Agenda Sessions

  • Practical Scenario Workshop: Rules of Engagement: Defining Roles to Mitigate Compliance Risks Between Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Research Teams

    4:10pm
  • Keynote Panel: Evolving Compliance to Meet Evolving Business Needs: From Rule Enforcer to Strategic Partner

    11:00am