Mina Samir
2 Courses • 12 StudentsBiography
About the Instructor
Mina Samir Reyad is an R&D Formulation Section Head with over 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in the development of solid, semi-solid, liquid, and sterile dosage forms. Mina has led end-to-end formulation projects, from pre-formulation and lab-scale development to pilot-scale and full production, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and quality systems.
She has a proven track record in troubleshooting production challenges, scaling up complex formulations, and mentoring R&D teams, making her courses highly practical and directly applicable to real-world pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Mina’s expertise spans innovation, documentation, regulatory compliance, and cross-departmental coordination, giving learners the insights they need to bridge academic knowledge with industrial practice.
At PharmaCores, Mina’s teaching focuses on practical formulation strategies, process optimization, and real-life problem solving, empowering learners to excel in pharmaceutical R&D and production roles.
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Egypt (2012)
Very Good with Honors (83.45%) -
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) – ASQ, USA
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Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) – ASQ, USA
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ICDL (International Computer Driving License)
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Multiple workshops in formulation technology, excipient use, and pharmaceutical manufacturing
Professional Experience
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R&D Formulation Section Head
Global Napi Pharmaceuticals (2024 – Present) -
R&D Formulation Unit Head
Global Napi Pharmaceuticals (2021 – 2024) -
R&D Formulation Supervisor / Senior Specialist / Specialist
Global Napi Pharmaceuticals (2014 – 2021) -
Quality Assurance Pharmacist
Marcyrl Pharmaceutical Industries (2012 – 2014)
Areas of Expertise
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Pharmaceutical R&D & Formulation Development
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Solid, Semi-Solid, Liquid, and Sterile Dosage Forms
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Pre-Formulation, Scale-Up, and Pilot Production
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Troubleshooting & Process Optimization
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Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
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Team Leadership, Mentoring, and Staff Training
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Six Sigma & Quality Process Improvement
Academic & Industry Contributions
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Led numerous new product developments for different pharmaceutical dosage forms
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Supervised R&D teams and mentored staff on technical and regulatory processes
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Experienced in cross-departmental coordination with production, quality, and regulatory teams
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Conducted multiple formulation workshops and trainings for staff development
