Ghaleb Anwar
Irvine, CA *****
E-mail: adc9rc@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 949-***-****
Summary
- Experienced Specialist in medical device product labeling process and documentation management
- Demonstrated history in working in an FDA regulated Medical Device companies with good working experience in FDA, ISO and EU MDR labeling requirements
- Experienced in SAP, Agile and Teamcenter PLM
- Experienced in IPM labeling platform (En-Label software)
- Six Sigma White Belt (CSS certified), Internal Audit certified (Jordan Academy for Quality Management)
Work experience
Labeling Specialist Oct 2019 – Present
Philips Respironics (contractor)
Carlsbad, CA
• Review, proofread and redline label content to ensure clarity, correctness and compliance with company procedures, regulatory bodies and standards
• Support the EU MDR label requirements project by identifying labels and updating them accordingly
• Create and submit ECO worksheet and other accompanying documents
• Schedule and manage peer reviews with reviewers to sign off approval
• Process and approve changes through SAP and collaborate with doc control for final release
• Create and update label verification protocol and label requirement specification
• Collaborate with cross functional teams; RA, QE, Purchasing, R&D to evaluate and finalize label changes
Labeling Design Specialist June 2019 – Oct 2019
Natus Medical, Inc. (remote contractor)
Seattle, WA (working remotely)
• Review, redline and proofread label content and symbols ensuring compliance with company’s SOPs, FDA, EU and ISO15223:2016 requirements
• Create Engineering Change Orders to release new or updated labels
• Create and execute Verification report and updating BOMs per engineering request and following governing procedures
• Review Design Inputs Labeling Requirements (DILR) and release in PLM system
• Collaborate with design engineers to support design change in labeling process Change Analyst / Labeling Specialist Nov 2018 – June 2019 Johnson and Johnson Surgical Vision (contractor)
Santa Ana, CA
• Support the quality department in the JJSV rebranding project
• Support the EU MDR requirements in updating the company’s SOPs
• Review, proofread and redline documents ensuring compliance with company’s procedures and regulatory bodies
• Update product labels to reflect the EU MDR
• Track and update project in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams
• Participate with labeling manager and RA rep to identify labeling gaps and the actions required to close those gaps to comply with EU MDR requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document owners in the timely release of documents via the change order process and to solve any issues or discrepancies in change orders
QA / Labeling Specialist Nov 2017 – Nov 2018
Vyaire Medical, Inc. (contractor)
Yorba Linda, CA
• Proofread all label content for accuracy and compliance with company’s SOPs, quality, regulatory, ISO and FDA requirements
• Execute strategies to develop new domestic and global content in support of new product launches
• Analyze, verify and upload labeling content, symbols, trademark statements to En Label
• Update and upload released documents in the company’s share point site
• Collaborate with engineering and regulatory, as applicable, to complete Product labeling projects
Labeling / Documentation Specialist April 2017 – Oct 2017 Edwards Lifesciences (contractor)
Irvine, CA
• Work independently on sections of projects and/or lines of production in the Global Labeling Department as per the FDA and ISO requirements
• Create ECRs through PLM system to implement International label items into product configurations
• Analyze, evaluate redlined text and graphics for labeling
• Follow and maintain timetables for creating new/revised content and labeling in a cost-effective manner
• Work closely with graphic designers, CGL specialists to address issues related to label production and on the line projects
Proofreader April 2016 – Oct 2016
CareFusion (contractor)
Yorba Linda, CA
• Proofreading all label copy content and instructions for use labeling;
• Interpret, analyze and compare existing content in a labeling content system
• Collaboration with labeling stakeholders to support the design of labels and IFUs
• Manage multiple documentation assignments in various stages of production to ensure critical deadlines are met
• Process, track and maintain written documents in electronic and manual controlled documentation systems per company’s procedures
• Work closely and coordinating with graphic designers and SMEs
• Follow and maintain timetables for creating new and revised label content Regulatory Affairs Associate April 2014 – Oct 2015 ICCB Group (full time)
Amman – Jordan
• Support RA management in the development and implementation of RA process
• Maintain regulatory database and documentation and produce records and reports as needed
• Obtain and distribute updated information regarding domestic or international requirements and regulations
• Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions to the Regulatory Agency in Jordan
• Communicate with the regulatory agency regarding pre-submission procedures, compliance requirements, and follow-up of submissions under review
Education
• BA Political and Management Science
Professional skills
• Bi-lingual Arabic – English
• Agile and Teamcenter Ignite PLM, SAP and enLabel software
• Highly organized, detail and quality oriented
• A go-getter, proactively engage in any project development with the ability to produce results
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Experienced in project management; Microsoft Project, Teams and SharePoint
• Ability to function well under pressure and balance requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal relationship
• Multi-tasking with ability to prioritize
linkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghaleb-alwiswasee-5b5332a/