Biography

About the Instructor

Zeinab El-Zein is a highly experienced Quality Assurance and Compliance professional with over 14 years in pharmaceutical GMP environments. She specializes in quality management systems, regulatory compliance, auditing, aseptic processing, and microbiology, with extensive experience in both industrial and consultancy roles.

Zeinab combines deep technical expertise with hands-on leadership, having managed QA and compliance departments, led GMP audits, and implemented quality improvement strategies across multiple pharmaceutical operations. Her experience spans regulatory inspections, SOP development, laboratory supervision, and training programs for internal teams and external clients.

At PharmaCores, Zeinab’s courses focus on equipping learners with practical quality assurance, auditing, and compliance skills. She teaches how to apply GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory guidelines effectively in real-world pharmaceutical operations, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial practice.

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Education

• Master’s Degree in Biochemistry – Lebanese University (2008)

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Professional Experience

• QA & Compliance Manager – Arwan Pharmaceutical Industries, Lebanon (2024–Present)

  • Developed and implemented quality standards and procedures.

  • Conducted internal and external audits and ensured regulatory compliance.

  • Trained staff on QA processes and provided consultancy to clients.

• Freelance QA & Compliance Consultant & Auditor – Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Industries, Lebanon (2023–Present)

  • Designed tailored quality and compliance programs for clients.

  • Conducted independent audits and provided expert guidance on GMP and regulatory matters.

• QCLPT Manager & GMP Lead Auditor – Arwan Pharmaceutical Industries, Lebanon (2022–2024)

  • Led the Quality Control department, conducted GMP audits, and mentored auditors.

• QC Microbiology Supervisor – Arwan Pharmaceutical Industries, Lebanon (2013–2022)

  • Investigated microbiological issues, supervised lab operations, and ensured compliance with GLP and regulatory standards.

• Senior Microbiologist Acting Supervisor / Regulatory Affairs Officer – Arwan Pharmaceutical Industries, Lebanon (2010–2013)

  • Managed regulatory submissions, SOPs, lab records, and trained staff in microbiological techniques.

• Assistant Pharmacist – Machmouchi Pharmacy, Saida, Lebanon (2009–2010)

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Areas of Expertise

• Quality Assurance & GMP Compliance

• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Auditing & Risk Assessment

• Aseptic Processing & Microbiology

• SOP Development & Laboratory Management

• Team Leadership, Training & Mentoring

• Data Integrity & Quality Improvement

• ISO9001, ISO13485, EU Directives, GMP Standards

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Academic & Industry Contributions

• Led internal and external GMP audits and regulatory inspections.

• Developed and implemented QA and compliance systems across multiple pharmaceutical facilities.

• Trained and mentored QA, QC, and regulatory staff to improve operational efficiency and compliance.

• Provided consultancy to clients, creating tailored solutions for quality management and regulatory compliance.

• Implemented corrective actions and process improvements following audit observations.

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