Biography

About the Speaker

Mirza Yasir Hussain is a Production Manager with extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process optimization, and operational leadership. With over 10 years of hands-on experience across solid, liquid, sterile, topical, and Cephalosporin dry powder formulations, Mirza has successfully led production teams, process improvement initiatives, and regulatory audits in multinational pharmaceutical companies.

Mirza combines technical knowledge, leadership, and process management skills to deliver courses that are highly practical and industry-oriented, enabling learners to understand real-world manufacturing challenges, quality compliance, and production efficiency. His courses bridge the gap between academic learning and hands-on industrial expertise, equipping professionals to thrive in pharmaceutical production and R&D environments.

Education

• MBA – Institute of Business Management, Pakistan (CGPA 3.3)

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) – University of Karachi, Pakistan (CGPA 3.6)

• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) – Government Delhi College, Pakistan (Grade A)

• Secondary School Certificate (SSC) – The Educators, Pakistan (Grade A1)

Professional Experience

• Production Manager – Tabros Pharma Pvt Ltd. (2022 – Present)

  • Leading multiple value streams: Solid, Liquid, Topical, Sterile, Cephalosporin dry powder

  • Managing production plans, operational excellence, and ERP implementation

  • Leading audits, safety compliance, and team development

• Lead Manager Production OSD / Manager / Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager Production – Searle Company Ltd. (2017 – 2022)

  • Oversaw production planning, troubleshooting, SOPs, and new product introductions

  • Managed cost optimization, headcount, and training for production staff

  • Implemented efficiency projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Production Officer – GlaxoSmithKline, Pakistan (2015 – 2017)

  • Managed daily manufacturing planning, staff allocation, and OEE monitoring

  • Conducted GMP inspections, deviation management, CAPA, and risk assessments

  • Led quality audits and ensured regulatory compliance

• Research & Development Officer – Macter International Pvt Ltd. (2014 – 2015)

• Senior Officer Quality Assurance – Getz Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (2013 – 2014)

Areas of Expertise

• Pharmaceutical Production & Process Management (Solid, Liquid, Sterile, Topical)

• Operational Excellence & Team Leadership

• Process Optimization, Batch Yield Standardization

• Regulatory Compliance & GMP Audits (FDA, cGMP Standards)

• ERP Implementation & Production Reporting

• Training, Coaching, and Staff Development

Achievements & Certifications

• Level 1 Certified Quality Auditor – GSK

• Recognized for productivity and process improvement initiatives at GSK

• Led multiple successful ERP and OEE implementations in production facilities

Courses