Biography

About the Speaker

Dr. Mujtaba Hussain is a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) and Head of Production at Al Jood Plant for IV Solutions, with extensive experience in sterile and liquid pharmaceutical manufacturing. He brings a strong blend of leadership, operational excellence, and technical expertise, overseeing end-to-end production processes, from planning and execution to compliance with global cGMP and FDA standards.

Mujtaba has led cross-functional teams in dynamic manufacturing environments, optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving cost-saving initiatives. He has a proven track record in implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, process improvements, quality audits, and operational readiness projects, making his courses highly practical for learners aiming to excel in pharmaceutical production and quality management.

Education

• MBA in Supply Chain Management, University of Karachi, Pakistan

• Pharm-D, Federal Urdu University, Pakistan

• HSC, Government Degree College, Parachinar, Pakistan

• SSC, Oxford School and College, Parachinar, Pakistan

Professional Experience

• Head of Production – Al Jood Plant for IV Solutions, Iraq (2025 – Present)

• Manager Production Sterile & Dispensing Operations – Abbott Laboratories Ltd., Pakistan (2023 – 2024)

• Deputy Manager Production Sterile & Liquid – Searle Company Ltd., Pakistan (2019 – 2023)

• Senior Production Officer Sterile Products – OBS Pakistan (2017 – 2019)

• Production Officer – Mediflow Pharmaceutical Ltd., Pakistan (2015 – 2016)

Areas of Expertise

• Sterile & Liquid Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Production Planning, Scheduling & Resource Management

• Regulatory Compliance (cGMP, FDA)

• Quality Systems, Audits & SOP Implementation

• Process Optimization & Lean Manufacturing

• Team Leadership, Training & Staff Development

• Cost-Saving Initiatives & Operational Efficiency

Achievements & Contributions

• Operationalized Al Jood IV Plant from inception, leading site setup, procurement, and team development

• Implemented dedicated potent dispensing booth and label simplification process

• Achieved significant cost savings in production processes (Millipore filter implementation)

• Awarded best student of Faculty of Pharmacy

• Volunteer contributor in pharmacokinetic studies of Cefpodoxime

• Successfully led multiple quality audits and ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements

Courses