Sara Mohamed Jehad Khoudeir
Summary
Experienced Pharmacist and Quality Assurance professional with over 14 years in medical supply chain, procurement, regulatory compliance, across UAE and MEA region. Specialized in GMP, GDP, ISO certification, WHO, UNDP, EU & FDA Medical Devices regulations and MOHAP compliance. Seeking a leadership role in quality assurance and medical distribution.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager and Responsible Pharmacist
International SOS - Supply Division UAE
, UAE
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Main point of contact and communication conduit with Ministry of Health to obtain all required approvals/permits
- Lead regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical and medical devices supply and distribution in line with local regulations, WHO guidelines and EU regulations
- Qualify suppliers and products based on QMS, WHO, FDA and EU guidelines and regulations
- Lead the training of all new quality candidates on medical device qualification and dossier review based on WHO, FDA, EU (MDR, MDD, IVDR, IVDD, PED, LVD, EMC, Machinery directives)
- Maintain compliance of QMS to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001
- Assess the need of creation of new SOP's / guidelines to ensure that continual improvement of QMS is achieved
- Prepare and Participate in all external audits conducted to obtain or renew WHO,UNFPA,UNOPS, ISO 9001:2005, ISO 13485:2016, EU GDP, ISO 14001:2015
- Conduct internal audit, external GMP & GDP audits and inspections for manufacturers, suppliers and 3PL warehouse
- Conduct inspections for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices products
Responsible Pharmacist and Quality Assurance Officer
International SOS / MedSupply International FZCO
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: MedSupply Government Services - U.A.E
- Main point of contact and communication conduit with Ministry of Health to obtain all required approvals/permits
- Monitor QMS documents, certificates which require revision and renewal as applicable
- Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and review of all QA policies and procedures
- Ensure that all internal quality procedures are implemented
- Perform supplier and warehouse audits
- Conduct pharmaceutical product inspection and release
- Supervise and monitor QA inspections during all kitting projects
- Conduct mock recall to mitigate risk and ensure company ability to trace products throughout the supply chain
- Lead the investigation with manufacturers for any temperature excursion
- Review documentation of cold chain packages and data logger and provide decision if they are accepted or not
- Work autonomously and confidently to provide sound direction, support, and guidance to colleagues, in respect of quality assurance requirements and procedures
- Provide best practices to suppliers and operation team to be applied during shipment and packaging according to GDP guidelines
- Contribute and support to analyze, investigate and resolve customer complaints or reported quality issues
- Monitor employees E-Learning program and training files, ensure that all trainings are completed
- MedSupply Government Services - U.A.E
Compliance Pharmacist and Procurement officer
International SOS / Medical Supply Services MENA
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Manage procurement of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for multiple countries with ensuring regulatory compliance
- Source pharmaceutical products globally, negotiate best prices and lead times with suppliers
- Ensure compliance with UAE, Iraq, Qatar and Egypt's pharmaceutical regulations in procurement activities
- Conduct supplier audits, pre-qualification, and manage supplier onboarding
- Provide alternatives for out-of-stock and short-expiry medicines to ensure 100% order fulfillment
- Coordinate with freight forwarders for timely and compliant international shipments
- Manage cold chain logistics, analyze data logger reports to ensure storage conditions were maintained
- Train all stakeholders on cold chain shipment preparations and reception
- Review supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize procurement processes
- Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure timely supplier payments
Pharmacist
Super Care Pharmacy
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: MOE - U.A.E
- Working as full-time DHA registered Medical Director Pharmacist of MOE branch
- MOE - U.A.E
Pharmacist
Abeer al Asaad's Pharmacy
04.2008 - 10.2010
- Worked as an intern Pharmacist for two months (Jan 2008 to March 2008) and then appointed as a pharmacist as of Apr 2008
Trainee Pharmacist
Pharmacy One
06.2007 - 08.2007
Trainee Pharmacist
Dar al Shifaa Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2006
Education
B.Sc. - Pharmacy
Jordan University of Science and Technology
2003 - 2008
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, GDP, GMP, ISO 14001)
- Quality System Management (QMS)
- Regulatory Affairs (MOHAP, WHO, EU, FDA)
- MDR, MDD, IVDR, IVD and other EU directives regulations
- WHO, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNDP Audit and guideline
- Supply Chain & Procurement Management
- Vendor & Supplier Qualification
- Pharmaceutical Product Release & Inspection
- Audit & Risk Management
- Medical Distribution & Logistics compliance
- Cold Chain Management
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 11 Jan 1986
- Nationality: Jordanian
Certification
- ECA Certified GDP Compliance Manager, ECA Academy, Nov 2024
- Ambient Transport and Cold Chain, ECA Academy, Nov 2024
- UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) License, Sep 2024
- The GMP Auditor course, ECA Academy, Germany, May 2024
- EMS (environmental management system) ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor course, BV, Dec 2023
- The GDP (Good Distribution Practice) Audit, ECA Academy, Dec 2022
- ISO 45001 OHS Awareness Training, Oct 2022
- GDP (Good Distribution Practice) Compliance Manager, ECA Academy, Oct 2022
- IRCA Certified QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, BV, Aug 2022
- ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Training, BSI, Mar 2022
- IRCA Certified QMS (Quality Management system) ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, BV, Dec 2021
- EMS (environmental management system) ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor course, BV, Dec 2021
- UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) Eligibility letter for Pharmacist
- Good distribution practice for Temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals course, Dr. Hala ElKomy, Ap 2018
- Cold Chain Visibility, Track and Trace workshop, Dr. Hala ElKomy, Apr 2018
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) license for Pharmacist, Mar 2014
Affiliations
- Jordanian Pharmacists Association
- Saudi Commission for Health specialties, Jul 2011
- Syrian Pharmacist Association, Jul 2008
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Elementary
References
To be provided upon request
Timeline
Quality Manager and Responsible Pharmacist
International SOS - Supply Division UAE
07.2023 - 02.2025
Responsible Pharmacist and Quality Assurance Officer
International SOS / MedSupply International FZCO
02.2021 - 06.2023
Compliance Pharmacist and Procurement officer
International SOS / Medical Supply Services MENA
10.2016 - 01.2021
Pharmacist
Super Care Pharmacy
09.2014 - 09.2016
Pharmacist
Abeer al Asaad's Pharmacy
04.2008 - 10.2010
Trainee Pharmacist
Pharmacy One
06.2007 - 08.2007
Trainee Pharmacist
Dar al Shifaa Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2006
B.Sc. - Pharmacy
Jordan University of Science and Technology
2003 - 2008
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