Biography

About the Instructor

Dr. Muhammad Zain Siddiqui is an Analytical Specialist and Pharmaceutical Science Leader with over 17 years of experience spanning industry and academia. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Biotechnology and a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry, bringing a unique blend of scientific rigor and practical industrial expertise to pharmaceutical R&D, analytical development, stability, and quality control.

Dr. Siddiqui has led analytical development, method validation, and stability programs for multiple pharmaceutical dosage forms, ensuring regulatory compliance with global standards such as ICH, FDA, USP, EMA, and EDA. He has extensive experience in QC operations, regulatory dossier preparation, method transfer, OOS/OOT investigations, and cross-functional project management.

As a speaker, Dr. Siddiqui focuses on translating complex scientific concepts into actionable strategies, emphasizing data integrity, risk assessment, and innovation-led analytical solutions. His practical insights and hands-on experience empower learners to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world pharmaceutical challenges.

Education

• Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Biotechnology – Hallym University, Republic of Korea

• M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry – Federal Urdu University, Pakistan

• B.Sc. (Honors) in Chemistry – Federal Urdu University, Pakistan

Professional Experience

• Post-doctoral Research Fellow – Daegu University, Republic of Korea (2024 – Present)

• Head of Analytical Services – PyroSolution, Republic of Korea (2024 – Present)

• Lead Analytical Development & Validation, R&D – Getz Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Pakistan (2022 – 2024)

• Assistant Manager QC & Stability – Hilton Pharma & AGP Limited, Pakistan (2016 – 2022)

• QC/QA Officer – AGP Limited & Akhai Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan (2008 – 2015)

Areas of Expertise

• Analytical Method Development, Validation & Transfer

• Stability Studies & Pre-Approval Pharmaceutical Testing

• Quality Control & Assurance (GMP, ICH, USP, Regulatory Compliance)

• Root Cause Analysis, Risk Assessment & CAPA Implementation

• Regulatory Dossier Preparation (CTD, Stability, Bioequivalence)

• Project Management & Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Data Integrity & Process Optimization

Academic & Industry Contributions

• Co-author of multiple peer-reviewed pharmaceutical research articles

• Spearheaded pharmacopoeial compliance and ISO/IEC 17025 implementation projects

• Led cross-functional projects ensuring regulatory alignment, analytical precision, and process improvement

• Mentored and trained analytical teams, fostering high-performance and audit-ready environments

Technical Skills & Instrumentation

• HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, GC/MS-MS, Pyro-GC/MS-MS, Py-GC/MS

• FTIR, UV-Vis, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

• SAP (Quality Module), MS Office

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