Afnan Zafar

Quality Assurance and Validation Professional with over 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in GMP compliance, equipment qualification, validation, calibration, thermal mapping, and quality documentation. Experienced in developing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, reviewing SOPs, supporting audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing validation projects. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical quality systems, documentation practices, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements.

Recognized for analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective cross-functional coordination.

Validation Manager - 4D Technologies - Karachi, Pakistan

(2024-10)

• Lead and manage end-to-end validation and qualification activities for pharmaceutical equipment, facilities, utilities, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Review and approve IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation reports, SOPs, and critical quality documentation.
• Ensure strict compliance with GMP, FDA, and ISO regulatory requirements across all projects.
• Support client audits and regulatory inspections; manage deviation investigations, CAPA implementation, and change control activities.
• Oversee thermal mapping, calibration schedules, and Computer System Validation (CSV) protocols.
• Provide technical leadership, resource planning, and hands-on training to validation and engineering personnel.

Validation Engineer - 4D Technologies - Karachi, Pakistan

(2023-07 - 2024-10)

• Executed comprehensive equipment qualification and validation processes including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
• Conducted thermal mapping studies for critical environments such as warehouses, cold rooms, incubators, refrigerators, and autoclaves.
• Performed precise calibration and performance verification of critical process instruments.
• Prepared validation protocols, final reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation.
• Assisted various pharmaceutical clients in achieving and maintaining compliance with GMP guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Participated in mock audits and quality compliance readiness activities.

Service Engineer (Instrumentation) - 4D Technologies - Karachi, Pakistan

(2021-06 - 2023-07)

• Installed, commissioned, and maintained specialized environmental monitoring and instrumentation systems.
• Performed technical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance on critical monitoring hardware.
• Conducted calibration and performance verification of temperature, humidity, pressure, and particle monitoring devices.
• Provided high-quality technical support and client training on instrument operation and safety.
• Drafted comprehensive service reports, maintenance logs, and calibration certificates.

Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics - University of Karachi

Diploma of Associate Engineer - Electrical Engineering - Government College of Technology, SITE (2023)

Matriculation - Science - The Beginner's School (2017)