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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Training
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Mishal AlHumaid

Cosmetics Safety Director
Riyadh

Summary

Accomplished Cosmetics Safety Director with over 16 years of experience at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, including more than a decade in regulatory enforcement and governance. Proven expertise in management, communication, strategic planning, and risk management, effectively mitigating risks while ensuring consistent project advancement. Strong advocate for building robust relationships essential for success in professional and personal realms, fostering collaboration across diverse teams. Recognized for leading the development of regulatory frameworks, driving multi-stakeholder initiatives, and authoring industry guidelines that significantly enhance product quality and safety.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

cosmetics Safety Director

Saudi Food and Drug Authority
02.2012 - Current
  • Responsible for controlling and monitoring of cosmetics available in the Saudi market by detecting local and international alert signals and receiving customers and other stakeholder complaints, validate the reported risk, provide proper safety analysis and plan proper action to ensure all cosmetic products available in the Saudi market are safe for consumers use.

Pharmacist

Saudi Food and Drug Authority
02.2009 - 02.2012
  • Evaluator for cosmetics safety

Pharmacist

National Guard Hospital, (NGHA)
08.2008 - 02.2009
  • Outpatient pharmacist

Pharmacist

Kingdom Hospital
02.2008 - 08.2008
  • Outpatient Pharmacist

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Science

King Saud University
Riyadh

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Analysis

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow

Skills

Strategic planning

Accomplishments

  • Project manager of Educational and training programs in Cosmetics regulation Jan 2024 - Dec 2026
  • Project manager of Risk communication for Cosmetics Jan 2023 - Dec 2027
  • Participated in issuance of Designation Regulation of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB) and Private Laboratories May 2019 - Sep 2019
  • Participated in setting of learning and development program for Cosmetics Directorate Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
  • Participated in setting of 3rd Strategic plan for Drug Sector Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
  • Participated in setting of operational and financial plan for Drug Sector Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
  • Participated in issuance of Product Classification guideline Mar 2015 - Sep 2016
  • Participated in issuance of Cosmetics clearance guideline Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
  • Participated in issuance of Cosmetics law and executive regulations May 2014 - Jun 2015
  • Participated in issuance of technical regulation for Cosmetics claim Feb 2014 - Sep 2014
  • Participated in setting of quality system for Drug Sector Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
  • Participated in issuance of GMP guideline for Cosmetics Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
  • Project manager of Post marketing surveillance for Cosmetics Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
  • Project manager of Risk communication project for pharmaceutical and cosmetic products April 2023 - Up to date
  • Project manager of Educational programs for Cosmetic products regulation in SA Jan 2024 - Up to date

Affiliations

  • Member of “TC2 Halal Cosmetic Issues Committee” From 2024 - Up to date
  • Member of “GSO Technical Committee for Cosmetics and Personal Care Committee” From 2024 - Up to date
  • Member of “Grievances from Decisions of Penalties for Violating of Cosmetic Products Law Committee" From 2020 - Up to date
  • Member of “Organizing Committee for the 3rd Saudi FDA Conference” From 2018 until 2019
  • Member of “Penalties and Violations Committee” From 2017 until 2018
  • Member of “The Advisory Committee for Products Classification” From 2016 until 2021
  • Member of “The advisory committee for cosmetics safety” From 2013 - Up to date
  • Member of “specifications and standards committee for cosmetics” From 2013 until 2015

Training

  • Risk Management Professional Course (PMI-RMP) 10th To 14th of March 2024
  • Professional in Business Analysis Course (PMI-PBA) 24th To 29th of February 2024
  • Reframing Through Scenario Planning Program 10th To 11th of February 2024
  • Effective Decision-Making for Leaders Program 14th To 15th of June 2023
  • Persuasion 12th To 16th of December 2022
  • Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional (CSBP) 17th To 21st of October 2021
  • Leadership Development Program 24th To 29th of November 2019
  • Situational Leadership 10th To 11th of April 2019
  • Change Management Professional Course (CCMP) 21st To 25th of February 2019
  • Leadership Challenge 12th To 13th of December 2018
  • Qualification of Peer Assessors for Product Certification Bodies 25th To 29th of November 2018
  • Good Regulatory Practices and Regulatory Impact Analysis 12th To 14th of November 2018
  • How to measure KPIs workshop 12th To 14th of March 2017
  • ILM Endorsed Middle Management Skills 10th To 16th of April 2016
  • Supervisory Skills 24th To 26th of November 2015
  • Key Managerial Skills for New Managers and Supervisors 11th To 15th of October 2015
  • Safety Assessor of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products 7th To 9th of September 2015
  • Leadership and Management Development Program 15th To 19th of February 2015
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) 16th To 24th of November 2014
  • GSO intensive program on product safety and market Surveillance 6th To 17th of April 2014
  • Principle and practice of cosmetic science 9th To 14th of March 2014
  • Market Surveillance applied to Cosmetic field 23rd To 26th of February 2014
  • Safety of nanotechnology application in Cosmetics 9th To 13th of February 2014
  • The Role of GCC standards & Technical standards in supporting the productive sectors 9th To 10th of January 2012

Timeline

cosmetics Safety Director

Saudi Food and Drug Authority
02.2012 - Current

Pharmacist

Saudi Food and Drug Authority
02.2009 - 02.2012

Pharmacist

National Guard Hospital, (NGHA)
08.2008 - 02.2009

Pharmacist

Kingdom Hospital
02.2008 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Science

King Saud University

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Analysis

University of Strathclyde
Mishal AlHumaidCosmetics Safety Director