SOBIA NOREEN
London
Summary
Accomplished Healthcare Operations Lead and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with over 8 years of diverse experience in Primary Care, the Pharmaceutical Industry, and Regulatory Affairs. Expertise in managing commissioned health services and implementing Quality Assurance (QA/QC) frameworks to ensure optimal operational efficiency. Proven success in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing service budgets, and maintaining compliance with NICE, ISO, and HACCP standards. Skilled in fostering professional relationships with GPs and stakeholders to enhance public health outcomes and drive strategic initiatives.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Operations & Clinical Lead
Servaid Pharmacy (Pvt) Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Service Delivery: Managed commissioned primary care services, exceeding targets for Smoking Cessation and health assessments.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Influenced and negotiated with GPs and practice staff to ensure adherence to NICE guidelines and best practices.
- Risk Management: Identified and mitigated operational risks in high-volume environments, ensuring 100% medication safety.
QA & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Islamic Honey & Food Industry
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Regulatory Leadership: Managed the full lifecycle of regulatory dossiers and acted as the primary liaison for National Regulatory Authorities.
- Systems Auditing: Led comprehensive audits of systems and documentation to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to international quality standards.
- Process Design: Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for industrial-scale manufacturing and safety.
Quality Control & Assurance Analyst
AL-AIN NUTRO (Pvt.) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Compliance Frameworks: Developed and implemented rigorous quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Data Analysis: Analyzed performance metrics and KPIs to identify trends and patterns, improving service delivery and product quality.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborated with diverse teams to establish quality metrics and performance indicators.
Clinical Research Analyst
INMOL Cancer Hospital
2015 - 2016
- Health Evaluation: Conducted a descriptive study on 53 patients, evaluating Biological Markers (ER/PR/HER2-neu) to determine endocrine therapy response.
- Research Methodology: Applied advanced research techniques to evaluate health needs, distribution patterns, and clinical outcomes for complex patient groups.
- Reporting: Authored comprehensive reports for senior clinical management to inform policy and treatment strategies.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Hajvery University
Lahore2016
Intermediate (Pre-Medical) -
Board of Intermediate And Secondary Education
2009
Skills
- Public Health & Primary Care: NHS Health Checks, Smoking Cessation (NCSCT), Health Inequalities
- Quality & Compliance: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, Clinical Governance, GDPR, Auditing
- Project Management: Service Evaluation, KPI Development, Risk Mitigation, Budget Oversight
- Technical Intelligence: Data Analysis (Excel/SPSS), Laboratory Management, Trend Analysis
- Quality Systems: ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 22000 (Food Safety), HACCP (Hazard Analysis), and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
- Lab Techniques: Quality Control (QC) Testing, Sample Analysis, Validation of Raw Materials, Aseptic Compounding, Histopathology Review, and Biological Marker Analysis
- Safety Protocols: Cold Chain Management, Hazardous Material Handling, and Statutory Health & Safety Legislation
- Analytical Instruments: Spectrophotometers (UV-Vis), Refractometers, pH Meters (Calibration and Operation), and Titration Setups
- Pharmacy/Lab Tech: Automated Dispensing Systems, Chromatography (HPLC/GC knowledge), and Clinical Diagnostic Tools (BP/BMI Monitoring)
- Technical Equipment Proficiency
- Procedures & Methodologies
Websites
Certification
- Anti-Viral Treatment of COVID-19 & Quarantine Measures | Stanford University.
- Clinical Care for Severe Acute Respiratory Infection | Stanford University.
- COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Complications | World Health Organization (WHO)
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC PROJECTS
- Research Analyst | INMOL Cancer Hospital, Lahore (2015–2016):
Conducted a descriptive study evaluating biological markers and distribution patterns in 53 breast cancer patients.
Analyzed hormone receptor status (ER/PR/HER2-neu) to estimate patient response to endocrine therapy for improved clinical outcomes. - Pharmaceutical Formulation Project (2015–2016):
Successfully developed a formulation for a Salicylic Acid Gel, focusing on stability and topical delivery .
Timeline
QA & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Islamic Honey & Food Industry
01.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Operations & Clinical Lead
Servaid Pharmacy (Pvt) Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2024
Quality Control & Assurance Analyst
AL-AIN NUTRO (Pvt.) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2019
Clinical Research Analyst
INMOL Cancer Hospital
2015 - 2016
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Hajvery University
Intermediate (Pre-Medical) -
Board of Intermediate And Secondary Education