Khalid Ahmed Alzahrani
Riyadh
Summary
Highly experienced pharmacist with over 11 years of expertise in crisis management and supply chain operations within the pharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance drug availability and accessibility, including implementing safety stock concepts and launched the Offer and Demand Service. Demonstrated leadership in managing drug shortage crises, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders, building high-performing teams, and fostering effective communication. Committed to contributing to the advancement of healthcare services in Saudi Arabia.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Drug Availability Department
SFDA - Drug Availability and Tracking Center
Riyadh
11.2018 - Current
- Ensured and regulated the availability of registered pharmaceutical products in the Saudi market.
- Respond to shortage reports from MAH, public, healthcare providers, and hospitals.
- Develop and implement solutions to increase medication availability.
Pharmacist Inspector - Drug Shortage Specialist
SFDA - Product Quality
Riyadh
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Project Manager for the Drug Availability for the Community project.
- Co-built essential drug list and crash cart
- Co-wrote criteria and SOP for product shortage publishment
Pharmacist - Medication Error Evaluator
SFDA - Medication Error
Riyadh
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Co-established policies, procedures, plans, and programs for the Medication Error department
- Performed root-cause analysis of post-marketing medication error reports
Pharmacist - Crisis Management Evaluator
SFDA - Crisis Management
Riyadh
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Co-wrote and implemented the first SOP for Incident and Crisis Management - Drug Sector
- Detected and analyzed incidents that could lead to crises
MOH Professional Sales Representative
MSD Pharmaceutical Company
Riyadh
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Ensured continuity of three products in tender
- Launched and enlisted Januvia in the MOH formulary.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
King Saud University
01.2012
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Pharmaceutical regulations
- Supervision and leadership
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Certificate of Appreciation for achieving Risk/Crisis Management initiative
- CISCP Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Robust Root Cause Analysis for CAPA
Projects and initiatives
- Drug Availability for the Community Project
- Implementing Safety Stock Concept
- Launched Offer and Demand Service
- Launched Drug Availability Platform
- Drug Availability Awareness Initiative
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- English, Professional Working Proficiency
Timeline
Head of Drug Availability Department
SFDA - Drug Availability and Tracking Center
11.2018 - Current
Pharmacist Inspector - Drug Shortage Specialist
SFDA - Product Quality
05.2016 - 11.2018
Pharmacist - Medication Error Evaluator
SFDA - Medication Error
01.2015 - 05.2016
Pharmacist - Crisis Management Evaluator
SFDA - Crisis Management
01.2013 - 01.2015
MOH Professional Sales Representative
MSD Pharmaceutical Company
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
King Saud University
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