Iqra Munir

Value-driven, challenging & career-oriented Pharmacist with the strong educational, teaching and research background and specialized in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery, pharmaceutical product development and research. I am skilled at collaborating with senior colleagues in research, analysis, industry, improving safety, strengthening compliance and capturing margin-improvement opportunities. Proficient at transforming theoretical concepts into practical applications and drive gains in organizational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

Excellent supervisory and project monitoring, experience, interpersonal skills and communication. Prove in track record of innovation, solving complex medical problems, and working under intense pressure.

Lecturer (Part-time) at Time Institute (2021 – Present)

Subjects: Pharmaceutics, Physical Pharmacy, Dispensing, Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacy Practice to the students of Pharm-D and M Phil.

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students.
• Develop lesson plans, course materials, and assessments aligned with curriculum standards.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments.
• Provide academic guidance and collaborate with faculty on course development.
• Introduced interactive teaching methods that improved student engagement.
• Enhanced learning outcomes through structured and engaging lesson delivery.

Lecturer (Part-time) at Bahauddin Zakariya University (2016 – Present)

Subjects: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical microbiology and biotechnology to the students of Pharm-D.

• Deliver lectures and laboratory sessions for undergraduate pharmacy students.
• Prepare teaching materials and assess student performance.
• Provide academic mentoring and support curriculum delivery.
• Promoted active learning through interactive teaching and practical demonstrations.
• Strengthened students' understanding of pharmaceutical sciences.

Industrial Pharmacist at Searle Pharmaceuticals (2012 – 2016)

• Design, development and optimization of experiments, planning and undertaking of the experiments, monitor testing procedures, item specifications, standard test methods/protocols according to established SOPs, GLP, or GCP.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, finished goods and stability studies as per ICH guidelines. Qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses/ experiments for quality/process control for developing new products/knowledge.
• Investigate the growth and characteristics of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae and provide evidence based and scientifically proven approaches and procedures to ensure sterility, anti microbial effectiveness and analyse endotoxins.
• Coordinate and implement operational manuals, production plans and organising manufacturing process of company. Supervised and trained junior staff and refresher employees. Worked and well-coordinated with all staff members to maintain a positive teamwork/coordination.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical sciences – Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University (2024)

Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) in Pharmaceutics – Bahauddin Zakariya University (2014 – 2016)

Bachelors' honors of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) in Pharmacy – Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) (2006 – 2012)