Abdullah Khokhar

Multi-talented and results-driven Senior Manager Production with extensive experience across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetology sectors. Proven track record in scaling production, managing high-performing teams, and executing innovative product development from R&D; to commercial launch. Highly skilled in cross-functional collaboration, cost reduction, efficiency optimization, and maintaining strict compliance with global quality and GMP standards.

Senior Manager Production - Look&Feel; Cosmetics (Ansel Pharmaceuticals — Cosmetology Division) - Lahore, Pakistan

(2025-08)

• Directing overall plant operations, manufacturing processes, and strategic growth for the cosmetics and cosmetology divisions.
• Overseeing product formulations, scaling up commercial batches, and aligning manufacturing outputs with market demands.

Senior Manager Production - Bioclassic Pharma - Lahore, Pakistan

(2024-03 - 2025-08)

• Managed daily plant operations, ensuring optimal workflows, resource allocation, and production efficiency.
• Maintained manufacturing timelines and strict compliance protocols across pharmaceutical production lines.

Sr. Manager Production - Genetics Pharmaceuticals (Nutraceutical Division) - Lahore, Pakistan

(2017-06 - 2024-02)

• Spearheaded R&D; operations to successfully develop and launch 50+ new products.
• Successfully scaled up commercial batches for Dermisol (Genetics Consumer Division), including Face Wash, Hand Wash, Serums, Body Wash, Tints, and Shampoo.
• Trained, mentored, and coached a high-performing production workforce to boost departmental productivity and target delivery.
• Partnered directly with the Board of Directors to establish core organizational values, mission goals, and operational strategies.
• Mitigated regulatory risks by maintaining absolute compliance with legal and industry requirements.

Assistant Production Manager - Gallop Water Sciences - Lahore, Pakistan

(2017-01 - 2017-05)

• Supervised large infusion lines (100ml, 500ml, and 1000ml batches for Dextrose 5%, RL, RLD, and Normal Saline).
• Improved day-to-day operational efficiency and motivated production teams to consistently exceed daily KPIs.
• Managed and organized subcontractor work, including equipment maintenance, repairs, and logistics.
• Enforced QC policies and aligned operations with GMP standards; deputized as Production Manager during absences.

Senior Production Pharmacist - SARCO Chemicals - Multan, Pakistan

• Placed timely and accurate supply orders to maintain optimal inventory levels of medications, packaging materials, and labels.

Production Pharmacist - Hamaz Pharmaceuticals - Multan, Pakistan

• Supervised manufacturing and processing within the Cephalosporins, Penicillins, Oral Liquids, Capsules, and Tablets sections.

Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) - BZU

F.Sc Pre-Medical - BISE Multan

Matriculation - BISE Multan