Islam Hawash
Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced Validation and Quality Assurance Leader with over 13 years of proven expertise in pharmaceutical and industrial settings across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt. Strong background in method validation, analytical development, quality control, and cGMP compliance. Demonstrated leadership in managing validation departments, driving R&D initiatives, and supporting regulatory and operational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Validation Operations Manager
TUV Rhineland Arabia
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
05.2024 - Current
- Applied lean principles to operations management, significantly reducing waste.
- Created a collaborative work environment to enhance team dynamics.
- Led teams to achieve business objectives within budget and on time.
- Optimized resource allocation to minimize overhead costs.
Validation Department Manager
Energy Solutions Technologies (Energea)
Jeddah, Mecca Region
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Delegated assignments to maximise individual strengths.
- Fostered positive work environment, enhancing team cohesion.
- Revitalised sales strategy with innovative marketing tactics.
- Coordinated inter-departmental collaborations, resulting in cohesive projects.
Validation Department Manager
Engineering Company for Testing and Balancing Serv
Cairo, Egypt
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Trained new recruits for seamless integration into the team.
- Negotiated supplier contracts to reduce costs.
- Delegated assignments to maximise individual strengths.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor progress.
Quality Control Section Head
Medpharma (Bausch Health Group)
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Streamlined departmental procedures for increased efficiency.
- Prioritized workload effectively, ensuring deadlines were consistently met.
- Upheld company standards whilst overseeing daily operations.
- Coordinated resources efficiently, optimizing use and reducing wastage.
R&D Supervisor
Beta Pharm
Cairo, Egypt
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shifts.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Monitored employee attendance records for maintaining discipline within the team.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
R&D Senior Chemist
Jazeera Pharmaceutical Industries (Hikma Group)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2013 - 07.2017
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in chemistry through continuous professional development courses .
- Presented findings at international conferences, ensuring knowledge exchange amongst peers.
- Achieved improved laboratory safety by implementing rigorous chemical handling procedures.
- Conducted complex experiments to generate innovative solutions in chemical research.
QC Chemist
Swiss Dairy Foods Co. (Dola Cream)
Cairo, Egypt
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Collaborated with production team to ensure adherence to safety measures.
- Performed routine equipment calibration to ensure accurate results.
- Developed new testing methodologies, which led to increased accuracy in results.
- Monitored production processes closely, ensuring conformity with pre-set standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Helwan University
Cairo, Egypt 09.2005 - 06.2011
Skills
1 Analytical & Laboratory Techniques (QC & R&D)
- HPLC operation and method validation (eg, Waters, Thermo Fisher)
- UPLC systems and Empower software proficiency
- Gas Chromatography (GC) analysis
- UV-Visible spectrophotometry
- Karl Fischer titration (moisture analysis)
- Dissolution testing (USP apparatus I & II)
- Particle size analysis (eg, Malvern Mastersizer)
- Viscosity and density measurements
- Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)
- pH, conductivity, and osmolality testing
- Stability studies and ICH guideline compliance
- cGMP, GLP, and GDP knowledge and application
- Review and approval of SOPs, protocols, and reports
- Quality risk management (QRM) implementation
- Deviations, CAPA, OOS/OOT investigations
- Documentation control and audit trail review
- Internal and external audit preparation and response
- Change control and process validation oversight
- Data integrity (ALCOA) compliance
- Process optimization and scale-up
- Method development and validation
- Technical transfer and dossier preparation (CTD/eCTD)
- ICH stability protocol design and execution
- Compatibility and forced degradation studies
- HVAC qualification: DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ execution
- Airflow visualization studies (smoke studies)
- HEPA filter integrity testing (DOP/PAO testing)
- Air change rate (ACR) and room recovery rate calculations
- Temperature, humidity, and differential pressure mapping
- Particle count and microbial monitoring (ISO 14644 compliance)
- BMS and EMS system understanding
- Cleanroom classification and certification
- Validation protocol preparation and execution
- ICH Q-series (Q1–Q10) guidelines
- WHO, FDA regulatory standards
- Auditing principles and inspection readiness
- Compliance with ISO 14644, ISO 17025, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Validation Operations Manager
TUV Rhineland Arabia
05.2024 - Current
Validation Department Manager
Energy Solutions Technologies (Energea)
06.2023 - 04.2024
Validation Department Manager
Engineering Company for Testing and Balancing Serv
11.2020 - 05.2023
Quality Control Section Head
Medpharma (Bausch Health Group)
03.2019 - 09.2020
R&D Supervisor
Beta Pharm
09.2017 - 02.2019
R&D Senior Chemist
Jazeera Pharmaceutical Industries (Hikma Group)
04.2013 - 07.2017
QC Chemist
Swiss Dairy Foods Co. (Dola Cream)
01.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Helwan University
09.2005 - 06.2011
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