PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Extensive hands on supervisory and technical experience in multinational and generic pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
Well disciplined with proven multi tasking ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Self-starter with strong initiative and drive, flexibility to adapt to new environments, dedicated team player with a positive attitude.
Well organized and adapt well to new situations
Proven ability to effectively train, supervise and motivate employees to achieving organizational goals
Highly motivated, self-starter, dedicated team player with
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Albion Martin Grove Pharmacy
Pharmacy Assistant – Feb 2013 – Continue
Performs quarterly and annual internal audit, and work with Pharmacist to ensure follows up and corrective actions are completed.
Tracks document requests and ensure completion of outstanding items
Assist in audit and review data for accuracy, completeness and regulatory compliance
Assists the Pharmacist in the preparation of prescriptions
Helps in the management of dispensary inventories, through the ordering, receiving and rotating of stock and supplies, returning outdated and unsalable product, and assisting in the perpetual inventory processes
Maintains of pharmacy stock through inventory control systems
General OTC enquiries from patients and referral to Pharmacist where required and necessary
Perform special assignment as per management
Apotex Inc., Toronto, ON
AGO-QA Production Reviewer – Sep. 2007 – Oct. 2011
Worked and helped with AGO-QA Production Review Group for Critical In-Process Parameters data collection for Annual Product Quality Reviews
Audited and reviewed parameters with specification limits, results, filling and populating excel spreadsheets and creating control charts
Prepared and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Coordinated in develop, implement and update QA Manual, QA Supplement Manual and standard operating procedures
Reviewed Quality Control documentation made actions to improve accuracy, GMP compliance.
Coordinated documentation activities to ensure compliance with GLP and GMP
Assured method development records are reviewed as per SGS SOP and rechecked calculations and documented information such as reagent expiry, instrument calibration, logbook entries, control charts etc are present and complete and accurate.
Reviewed internal logbooks for incoming samples, standards and equipment etc.
Audit and inspect laboratory equipment daily use logbooks
Trained departmental staff on documentation and regulatory issues
Delivered documents to associates for further investigation as per GDP requirements
Managed the GMP Documentation, Change Control, CAPS, OOT, OOS, Training Record systems
Reviewed and approve CoA and other quality documentation
Delivered documents to associates for further investigation as per GDP requirements
Reviewed validation activities
Performed timely data review with a high focus on data quality to ensure accuracy and completeness of analytical testing documentation.
Issue and reconcile Quality Control laboratory workbooks and other GMP documentation
Assisted in implement Quality Policies and Procedures for on-site test activities
Assisted in develop, implement and update QA Manual, QA Supplement Manual and standard operating procedures
Coordinated in the review and approval of GMP documents
Coordinated in support training initiatives by implementing training program and ensure training records are compliant
Performed other tasks assigned by the senior management
Compounding Technician PO5/Team Lead - Oct. 2001 - Aug. 2007
Coordinated with other support groups to maximize the production results and complete production schedule on time while ensuring quality compliance
Dealt with process related problems/troubleshooting
Responsible for dealing with process deviations (Q-notes), writing deviation reports and follow-up on conclusion and long term tasks
Ensured each process stage complied with GMP, SOP and Health and Safety standards
Worked effectively on SAP production related system
Closely reviewed reliability sheets for each shift in order to help manager process optimization in achieving reliability targets
Investigated all Quality and safety incidences and making sure all the corrective action and long term tasks completed
Worked actively as a member of class A MRP II team for inventory control management.
Maintained discipline and administration with respect to scheduled tea/lunch break times, arrival/departure
Vita Pharm Windsor, Windsor, ON - Aug. 1998 - Feb. 2001
QA Documentation Technician (Production)
Checked formula after completion of blending, including dispensing tags against formula
Ensured all the calculations and cleaning sheets were accurately recorded on process documentation
Checked compression documents with all weight variation sheets
Verified with the attachments on the documents to sign for completion
Reviewed Certificate of Analysis (C of A) to make sure that it was within the limits of the MMD
Accurately prepared the Document Review sheets for each batch processed
Conducted investigation for any errors in the logbooks and forwarded the recommendations to QA director for review
Abbott Labs Pak Ltd.,
Supervisor Production - Mar 1994 - Jun. 1998
Responsible for production operation in granulation and compression department
Involved in manufacturing of various solid dosage forms
Involved in process by using FITZ GRANUMILL, MATRIX MIXER, and TRAY DRYER and high sheer mix
Responsible for following weekly schedule prepared by production control department, preparation of production reports and monitoring production equipment and processes
Coordinated with production maintenance for issuance of work orders and for completion of repairs
Ensured proper use of plant and machinery, fault, breakdowns or service be brought to the notice of the maintenance department and higher management
Maintained discipline and administration in respect of scheduled break times, arrival, departure, overtime and leave of personnel in department
Made all necessary efforts through personal interest and experience to boost the production/productivity activities to a maximum
Took steps and efforts to control process deviation and anomalies
Maintained inventory of machines, fixtures, equipments and tools in the section
Glaxo Welcome Pak Ltd
Store Officer/Supervisor Warehouse - Oct 1990 – Sep 1994
Organizing daily raw material issuance plan, handling with 19 workers
Coordinating with production area for timely raw material and packaging material issuance
Effectively coordinated with production department for raw material and packaging material sampling and issuance
Abbott Labs Pak Ltd.,
Jr. Supervisor Production - Feb. 1987 - Jun. 1990
Responsible for production operations in Ware House for issuance and dispensing raw materials. Also Coordinating with production area for timely raw material and packaging material issuance
Effectively coordinated with production department for raw material and packaging material sampling and issuance. Maintained discipline and administration in respect of scheduled break times, arrival, departure, overtime and leave of personnel in department
Made all necessary efforts through personal interest and experience to boost the production/productivity activities to a maximum
Ensured each process stage complied with GMP, SOP and Health and Safety standards
Profession Development & Education
Apotex In-House training in MESH, Warehouse, Production, Packaging and Quality Assurance, SAP
Bachelor of Pharmacy (University of Toronto equivalent 4 years Degree)
Karachi University, Pakistan
COMPUTER SKILLS
Working knowledge of SAP, AS400, Microsoft Office
References: Available upon request.