Mahmoud Soliman El-Najjar
Senior Production Pharmacist
Summary
Seeking a challenging position in a multinational company that enhances my skills and offers a long-term career opportunity. I aim to apply my 15+ years of solid academic background and practical experience in pharmaceutical production, especially in dosage form manufacturing and development. I'm passionate about pharmaceutics, drug design, and I'm ready to face new challenges. I also hope to join a research or technical team in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
17
17
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Production Pharmacist
Amoun Pharmaceutical Company
05.2011 - Current
- Working in Effervescent, Dry Syrup, Veterinary, Solid, Semi-Solid, and Syrup dosage forms
- Participated in Servo-Lift Mixer FAT in Germany (Feb 2019)
- Coordinated production activities:
- Implemented production plan per cGMP
- Review and approve daily production plan with planning department
- Supervise issuance of raw materials from warehouse
- Confirm material identity and quantity before dispensing
- Oversee batch preparation and mixing
- Ensure line clearance and proper equipment cleaning before production
- Monitor production process (blending, sieving, granulation if applicable)
- Conduct and review quality and safety risk assessments
- Supervise filling and packaging of effervescent/dry syrup.
- Record all critical process parameters in batch records
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance for in-process checks
- Check for filling & packaging IPC
- Check line clearance, machine and room cleanliness
- Monitor and control packaging steps for cGMP compliance
- Check all manufacturing steps per cGMP
- Monitor cleanliness of premises and equipment
- Check reconciliation of packaging steps
- Schedule and assign packaging personnel
- Arrange priorities to meet deadlines
- Review production plan achievement
- Track and record OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) for all machines since 2016 (More than 6 Years OEE Analysis Experience).
- Conduct 15–30 min meeting at Excellence Board to discuss machine/packaging performance
- Dispense packaging materials/chemicals via SAP and coordinate with warehouse pharmacists
- Review and sign batch manufacturing records (BMRs)
- Follow up efficiency and capacity results of machines for monthly production plan.
- Revise process order confirmations on SAP
- Conduct training for operators and pharmacists' trainees
- Perform internal audits and line inspections
- Coordinate planned preventive maintenance with engineering
- Review and revise SOPs, when needed
- Prepare and submit production KPIs to management
- Plan PPE requirements for budget allocation
- Implementation plan to maximize yield and efficiency to reduce loss
- Organize employee vacations and back-ups
- Keep regular check on machine calibration
- Conduct safety inspection activities and action plans as a department safety representative.
- Set safety action plans with departments
- Prepare OEE performance presentation for monthly meeting through Power Point or Power BI Dashboard since 2019
- Conduct SWOT analysis for production/machines and present in meeting
- Responsible for preparing the annual CAPEX plan for the Effervescent Department
- Communicate directly with suppliers of both packaging and raw materials to report and follow up on any issues encountered during production.
- Compile monthly machine breakdown reports and enter data into system
- Validate new equipment/process (if applicable)
- Participate in quarterly GMP review and external audits through Self inspections
- Identify Operator specifications for machines
- Execute deviation reports and coordinate CAPA
- Report on machine maintenance needs during monthly breakdowns schedule
- Coordinate with engineering for machine repair
- Over 15 years of hands-on experience using SAP for all production-related operations
- Provide operators with permissions of vacations and overtime
Community Pharmacist
Seif Pharmacy
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to optimize operations and deliver outstanding patient care experiences.
- Improved patient medication adherence by providing comprehensive counseling and follow-up consultations.
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
Production Pharmacist
Uni-Pharma Pharmaceutical Company
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Worked on tablets and capsules
- Handled batch records, preparation, IPC, and filling processes
- Handled and Follow up Compression, Coating and Blistering processes.
Production Pharmacist
Panax Pharma Company
07.2010 - 12.2010
- Worked in liquid, semi-solid, and disinfectant products
- Focused on GMP compliance, gowning, layout, batch records, and cross-contamination prevention
- Reviewed batch records for accuracy and completeness before releasing products for distribution, maintaining a high level of accountability throughout the entire process lifecycle.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Misr International University (MIU)
Cairo 04.2001 - 2010.03
No Degree - Microbiology
Cairo University
Cairo 04.2001 -
Skills
Training and mentoring
Certification
English Course – AUC (2005)
References
Available upon request
Interests
Traveling, Reading, Gym
Timeline
Community Pharmacist
Seif Pharmacy
09.2011 - 09.2012
Senior Production Pharmacist
Amoun Pharmaceutical Company
05.2011 - Current
Production Pharmacist
Uni-Pharma Pharmaceutical Company
01.2011 - 05.2011
Production Pharmacist
Panax Pharma Company
07.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Misr International University (MIU)
04.2001 - 2010.03
No Degree - Microbiology
Cairo University
04.2001 -
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