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HADEEL H. SAMARKANDI

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Board-certified oncology pharmacy leader with over a decade of progressive leadership in oncology pharmacy. Extensive experience directing pharmacy services, building residency programs, and leading national initiatives in CAR-T and stem cell therapy. Proven record of strategic leadership, cost optimization, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with recognition as a national and international speaker and researcher. Committed to advancing institutional performance and patient outcomes at the Director/Head level.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Acting Head | Oncology Pharmacy Services

KFSHRC
Riyadh
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Direct strategic and operational leadership for Oncology Pharmacy Services overseeing 99 employees
  • Led implementation of institutional oncology policies, including CAR-T and SCT.
  • Championed cross-institution collaborations with national oncology societies.
  • Aligning resources to improve pharmacy budget utilization.

Manager | KACO&LD Pharmacy

KFSHRC
Riyadh
09.2020 - Current
  • Managed KACO&LD outpatient and inpatient operations with 43 staff under direct supervision
  • Implemented quality improvement program reducing cost.
  • Optimized formulary management by ensuring staff compliance to dispensing restrictions

Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist & Consultant

KFSHRC
Riyadh
01.2018 - 09.2025
  • Provided advanced hematology/oncology clinical consultation for high-risk patients annually

  • Led development of CAR-T protocols for standardization.
  • Developed chemotherapy home administration pathways improving patients satisfaction and reducing cost by reducing hospital admissions and patients visits.

Program Director | Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Residency

KFSHRC
Riyadh
01.2023 - 07.2025
  • Directed postgraduate residency program, training 2-3 residents annually
  • Worked on accreditation renewal and enhanced program’s national reputation.

Staff Clinical Pharmacist

KFSHRC
Riyadh
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Delivered comprehensive clinical pharmacy services in to almost 40 patients in inpatient settings.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize therapeutic regimens and improve patient safety.

Education

Healthcare Leadership Program -

KFSHRC
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
07.2023 - 12.2023

PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency Program - Hematology Oncology

KFSHRC
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
01.2018 - 12.2018

PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program - Pharmacy Practice Residency

KFSHRC
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
10.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

King Saud University
06.2008 - 06.2014

Licentiate degree - Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist

American Pharmacists Association
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
12.2019 -

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership

Affiliations

  • - Coordinator, Plasma Derivative Pharmaceutical Committee (2024 – Present)
  • - Member, Formulary & Therapeutic Subcommittee (2023 – Present)
  • - Member, Antibiotic Utilization Subcommittee (2023 – Present)
  • - Member, CAR-T Cell Oversight Committee (2021 – Present)
  • - Member, SCT & CT Committee (2021 – Present)
  • - Member, Chemotherapeutics Subcommittee (2018 – Present)

Publications

  • - Samarkandi H, et al. Excellent Outcomes of HLA Matched Related Donor Transplant for Severe Sickle Cell Disease. 2023.
  • - Samarkandi H, et al. Superior Outcome of Bone Marrow Transplantation in Severe Aplastic Anemia. 2023.
  • - Samarkandi H, et al. Role of Anti-CD38 Monoclonal Antibodies in Adult Hematological Diseases. 2023.
  • - Samarkandi H, et al. Outcome of CAR-T Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory NHL: Real World Data. 2023.
  • - Samarkandi H, et al. Cancer Management in Saudi Arabia: National Recommendations. 2021. Full list available upon request.
  • - Speaker, MEA COE 2024: Role of Clinical Pharmacist in Hematology Malignancies
  • - Speaker, Arab International Pharmacy Congress 2024: Navigating CAR-T Therapy
  • - Invited Lecturer, SFDA 2023: Practical Considerations in CAR-T Therapy
  • - Speaker, SSCP International Conference 2022
  • - Speaker, SOPA and SOHO Meetings (2019–2024)

Timeline

Acting Head | Oncology Pharmacy Services

KFSHRC
01.2025 - 09.2025

Healthcare Leadership Program -

KFSHRC
07.2023 - 12.2023

Program Director | Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Residency

KFSHRC
01.2023 - 07.2025

Manager | KACO&LD Pharmacy

KFSHRC
09.2020 - Current

Licentiate degree - Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist

American Pharmacists Association
12.2019 -

PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency Program - Hematology Oncology

KFSHRC
01.2018 - 12.2018

Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist & Consultant

KFSHRC
01.2018 - 09.2025

Staff Clinical Pharmacist

KFSHRC
10.2016 - 12.2017

PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program - Pharmacy Practice Residency

KFSHRC
10.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

King Saud University
06.2008 - 06.2014
HADEEL H. SAMARKANDI