Iqra Haider

Internationally trained pharmacist with experience in retail pharmacy settings, skilled in prescription processing, medication management, sterile and non-sterile compounding, blister pack preparation, inventory control, and supporting safe, patient-centered care. Experienced in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality assurance within GMP-regulated environments, with expertise in batch documentation, Quality Management Systems (QMS), CAPA, change control, Annual Product Review (APR), and regulatory compliance. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams while combining clinical, industrial, and quality-focused expertise.

Pharmacy Assistant - Shoppers Drug Mart - Windsor, ON

(2026-03)

• Assisted pharmacists with prescription preparation and ensured compliance with pharmacy standards, policies, and professional practice guidelines.
• Processed new prescriptions and refill requests through pharmacy management systems with accuracy and efficiency.
• Entered, updated, and maintained patient and prescription records while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Selected, counted, measured, packaged, and labelled medications accurately according to prescription requirements and pharmacy standards.
• Supported dispensing operations by preparing medications, organizing workflow, and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmacy environment.
• Utilized pharmacy software systems for prescription processing, inventory updates, and documentation management.
• Collaborated with pharmacists and healthcare team members to support timely and patient-focused medication service

Pharmacy Lecturer - Hamdard University - Karachi, Pakistan

(2023-05 - 2025-12)

• Taught undergraduate courses in Pharmaceutical Technology, Industrial Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, and Pharmacokinetics in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supervised undergraduate research projects, providing guidance in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• Supported peer-review and editorial processes for the Hamdard Journal of Pharmacy to maintain publication quality.
• Contributed to departmental committees for curriculum development, alumni relations, and research initiatives.

Senior Officer – Quality Assurance - Searle Pakistan Limited - Karachi, Pakistan

(2021-04 - 2022-07)

• Reviewed, issued, and approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) prior to batch release.
• Coordinated and prepared Annual Product Reviews (APR) by collecting, analyzing, and trending quality data, and supporting CAPA initiation and follow-up.
• Reviewed and controlled Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supported change control activities to ensure alignment between manufacturing, packaging, and QA requirements.
• Developed and monitored training plans for manufacturing personnel, verifying execution and documentation to meet regulatory and internal quality standards.
• Supported regulatory data compilation for toll-in, toll-out, imported, and locally manufactured products within integrated regulatory information management systems.

Quality Assurance Officer - Macter International Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. - Karachi, Pakistan

(2019-10 - 2021-03)

• Performed line clearance and in-process quality checks (IPC) across manufacturing areas to ensure compliance with approved procedures and GMP requirements.
• Conducted finished product and reference sample collection, ensuring proper identification, documentation, and traceability.
• Managed deviations from initiation to closure, including root-cause analysis support, CAPA documentation, and effectiveness tracking within the QMS.
• Audited batch production and packaging documents, identifying documentation gaps and ensuring adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Supported IPC laboratory operations, including SOP updates, basic equipment calibration coordination, and compliance monitoring.

Production Officer - Ray Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. - Karachi, Pakistan

(2019-04 - 2019-08)

• Oversaw batch manufacturing activities to ensure adherence to approved production schedules, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements.
• Monitored material usage and process losses, contributing to improved material control and reduced production variances.
• Maintained and compiled production protocols and semi-finished batch records, ensuring timely submission to Quality Assurance for review.
• Posted and tracked production activities within SAP-SCM systems, supporting accurate inventory control and supply chain reporting.

PhD - Pharmaceutics - University of Karachi (2023)

MPhil - Pharmaceutics - University of Karachi (2018 - 2023)

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Hamdard University (2013 - 2017)