Experience

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  Novartis Egypt

  • Egypt
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • MS&T and OpEx Head

    • Apr 2023 - Present

  • Site OPEX and Strategy Lead

    • Dec 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Technical Manager

    • Aug 2018 - Dec 2020

    Maintain the oversight and knowledge for entire manufacturing process performed on site and throughout the entire commercial lifecycle, since transfer from development to date.Design and manage optimization projects and provide SME expertise to perform process characterization of pharmaceutical processes to increase robustness and sustainability.

  • Process Facilitator (Production Manager)

    • Feb 2016 - Jul 2018

    Supports the Process Unit team in the coordinating and planning of all mid to long-term Process Unit activities (logistics, project work, services, resources and people leadership and budget/costs).Drives continuous improvement in all LEAN Innovation, Quality, Productivity (LEAN IQP) initiatives in production.Accountable for the economic management of costs and investments within the PU.

  • Process Coordinator

    • Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

    Ensure achievement of daily/monthly production targets and assure a smooth production flow (physical, product documentation, GMP, HSE). Resource management (people, equipment, facilities, etc.).Supports LEAN production and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Process Expert

    • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

    Leading investigation team to ensure timely and thorough investigations drives to true root cause and proposes effective corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).Improves current processes in order to optimize product efficiency/yields.Participates as a key liaison / SME during regulatory inspections.Develop and update internal standards and processes to foster professional knowledge management as well as developing team members and ensure knowledge transfer.

  • Senior Process Specialist

    • Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

    Leading manufacturing assignments within functional area “Granulation, Compressing, Capsule filling (oral), Sachet filing, Coating and In-Process Control” and supporting business systems “SAP and Trackwise” as well as striving for right first time through adherence of GMP activities.Coordinate group work plan, schedule or assignments to meet shift/unit priorities and maintains operational efficiency.

  • Process Specialist

    • Feb 2011 - Jun 2012

    Leading manufacturing assignments within functional area “Granulation and Sachet Filling” and supporting business systems “SAP and Trackwise”.

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  ADWIA Pharmaceuticals

  • Egypt
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Production Supervisor

    • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

    Leading manufacturing assignments within functional area “Granulation, Compressing, Coating, Sachet Filling and Primary Packaging”.

  • Compliance Officer

    • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

    Work with site Manufacturing “Solids, Semi-Solids and Sterile” and Quality team to identify and implement procedural/process improvements to meet regulatory requirements.Conduct risk assessments, advise management of potential compliance risk areas, and recommend appropriate action plans.

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  El-Nigma Pharmacy

  • Retail Pharmacist

    • Aug 2007 - Dec 2008