Khalid Khan

Pharmaceutical Quality Control professional with 13+ years of experience across pharmaceutical manufacturing, analytical laboratories, quality systems and testing operations. Currently serving as Manager Quality Control, with responsibility for QC laboratory operations, analytical testing, team leadership, compliance, investigations, laboratory improvement and management reporting. Strong technical expertise in HPLC, UV-Vis, dissolution, ICP-OES, analytical method validation/verification, laboratory quality systems, GMP/GLP compliance, OOS/OOT investigations, CAPA, risk assessment, data integrity, equipment qualification and audit readiness.

Proven track record in ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, laboratory development, SOP implementation, team leadership and continuous improvement. Experienced in coordinating with QA, Production, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, CMOs and external stakeholders.

International regulatory experience: Experienced in GMP/GLP, ISO/IEC 17025, PNAC and WHO-GMP environments; developing knowledge of European GMP and ICH expectations, with a strong focus on transferring established QC and quality-system expertise to the European pharmaceutical environment.

MANAGER – QUALITY CONTROL - Medizan Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd. - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2026-02)

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end QC laboratory operations, including planning and scheduling of testing activities for raw materials, in-process samples, finished products and stability studies.
• Manage QC personnel, workload allocation, training, performance monitoring and compliance with approved SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Review analytical results, laboratory trends and present performance information to senior management to support timely decision-making.
• Coordinate with QA, Production, Regulatory Affairs and external stakeholders to support compliant and efficient laboratory operations.
• Lead laboratory improvement initiatives, including technical justifications, equipment requirements, resource planning and process-improvement proposals.
• Successfully led the relocation of the QC laboratory, coordinating layout planning, civil works, utilities, workflow requirements and cross-functional activities while minimizing operational disruption.
• Directed the design and development of a new QC laboratory, focusing on workflow optimization, space utilization, infrastructure, utilities and regulatory/GMP requirements.
• Implemented structured Root Cause Analysis and 5-Why methodology to identify recurring laboratory issues and support effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Successfully supported the handling and closure of 8+ toll-manufacturing audits/inspections within a three-month period, maintaining audit readiness and timely response to observations.
• Supported onboarding and coordination of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and ensured QC requirements were incorporated into operational activities.
• Monitor laboratory resources, consumables, equipment requirements and operational priorities to maintain continuity of testing activities.

DEPUTY MANAGER – QUALITY CONTROL - Nexus Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. - Karachi, Pakistan

(2025-10 - 2026-02)

• Supervised overall QC laboratory operations to ensure testing was performed in accordance with approved procedures, specifications and quality requirements.
• Reviewed analytical data and supported authorization/release decisions based on verified testing results.
• Prepared and presented monthly QC performance and compliance reports to senior management.
• Coordinated QC workload, laboratory resources and testing priorities to support production and batch-release requirements.
• Managed requisitions for QC consumables and services and coordinated vendor follow-up to support uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Supported compliance activities, investigations and continuous improvement within the QC laboratory.

ASSISTANT MANAGER – QUALITY CONTROL - Hudson Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. - Karachi, Pakistan

(2023-01 - 2025-09)

• Led a team of 15 QC analysts responsible for chemical, physical and microbiological testing and timely release of raw materials and finished products.
• Successfully supported and achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, including pre-assessment and full-assessment activities, with 100% closure of identified non-conformities.
• Implemented risk-based QC processes that improved laboratory efficiency by approximately 20% and contributed to reduction of recurring OOS/OOT events.
• Developed, reviewed and standardized 25+ SOPs covering analytical testing, calibration and laboratory/data-integrity practices.
• Managed supplier quality evaluation and CAPA follow-up, contributing to an approximately 30% reduction in vendor non-conformances.
• Trained QC analysts in GMP/GLP practices, laboratory procedures and compliance expectations, contributing to improved audit readiness and approximately 25% reduction in deviations.
• Conducted laboratory trend analysis, equipment qualification activities and internal audits.
• Supported quality investigations, root-cause analysis, CAPA and risk-based improvement initiatives.
• Coordinated with QA, Production and other departments to support timely testing and product-release activities.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE – QUALITY CONTROL - Hilton Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. - Karachi, Pakistan

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Supervised 10–12 QC analysts, ensuring effective execution of laboratory testing and compliance with approved SOPs.
• Optimized laboratory scheduling and resource allocation, contributing to approximately 15% reduction in testing turnaround time.
• Supported supplier quality management, third-party laboratory evaluations and audit coordination.
• Coordinated with Production and Supply Chain teams to support efficient batch-release activities.
• Maintained laboratory documentation, calibration records and quality-system documentation.
• Supported investigations, analytical review and continuous improvement activities.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE – QUALITY CONTROL - PharmEvo (Pvt.) Ltd. - Karachi, Pakistan

(2017-04 - 2020-12)

• Designed and implemented an ISO/IEC 17025-compliant quality manual and laboratory testing protocols.
• Led validation and verification of analytical methods including HPLC, UV-Vis and dissolution.
• Planned and distributed laboratory workload for a team of 12 analysts to meet production and testing requirements.
• Authored and revised 30+ SOPs covering chemical and instrumental analysis operations.
• Supported internal and external audits, supplier quality reviews and laboratory compliance activities.
• Supported analytical testing, method implementation and laboratory quality-system improvement.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER – CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES - SGS Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. - Karachi, Pakistan

(2013-01 - 2017-04)

• Performed heavy-metal and Chromium VI testing of textile and leather samples using ICP-OES and UV-Vis spectrophotometry.
• Conducted fibre composition analysis and material verification for export-compliance requirements.
• Performed testing in accordance with applicable international test methods and laboratory quality requirements.
• Supported laboratory accuracy, technical reporting and client-focused analytical services.
• Developed practical experience in internationally recognized laboratory systems and analytical testing environments.

M.Sc. - Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology - University of Karachi (2011 - 2012)

B.Sc. (Hons.) - Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology - University of Karachi (2008 - 2011)