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Nazish Abbas PharmD, HPM

Nazish Abbas PharmD, HPM

Prague 9

Summary

Results-driven technical Pharmacovigilance professional with over 5 years of experience in multinational pharmaceutical companies. Proficient in a comprehensive range of Pharmacovigilance methodologies, including ICSRs, PV databases, literature screening, PSURs, CAPAs, reporting, and signal detection. Demonstrated ability to provide operational and management support in Pharmacovigilance, enhancing patient and drug safety. Committed to leveraging AI modeling and learning to advance safety initiatives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Pharmacovigilance Project Manager (Assistant)

Pharmexon Consulting SRO
Prague
12.2024 - 06.2025

Managed individual projects through their entire lifecycle within project management software.

Oversaw ICSR and AE management, notifying via Eudravigilance and CIOMS forms for case assessment.

Authored and submitted PSURs, PBRERs, and RMPs while managing XEVMPD.

Conducted signal detection and management to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Provided training to colleagues on specific projects as needed and collaborated with suppliers and customers to maintain project efficiency.


Research and Policy Strategist

PHC Global, Feb’ 2020 – Nov’ 2020
Karachi, Pakistan
02.2020 - 11.2020

Represented Precision Health Consultants Global at stakeholder meetings and workshops.

Contributed to grant writing efforts to diversify funding portfolio.

Designed data collection tools and study methodologies for effective research implementation.

Implemented studies through detailed work plans and timelines.

Supervised field staff to ensure adherence to study protocols.

Analysed field data to derive actionable insights.

Conducted quality assurance checks and authored comprehensive reports.

Managed submission and oversight of grant proposals and manuscripts.

Patient Safety Specialist

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
, Pakistan and Afghanistan
07.2017 - 01.2020

• Managed ICSRs for all Novartis products from clinical trials, post-marketing studies (PMS), Spontaneous Reports (SR), registries, Patient Oriented Programs, etc. Also managed and maintained all relevant PVO databases

• Managed all the activities on safety systems (e.g. ARGUS Affiliate, etc.). Recorded and tracked receipts, submissions and distributions of SAEs, SRs, Investigator Notifications (IN)/SUSARs, PSUR and DSUR in cooperation with all cross functional teams.

• Exchanged relevant safety information with local health authorities (LHA), PVO associates, other functional groups and third-party contractors. Also monitored National Pharmacovigilance Regulations and ensured local DS&E-related RMP commitments are properly documented. Processed literature cases detected locally.

• Ensured proper cross functional reconciliation

• Ensured timely preparation and submission of KPI reports on AE reporting including identification of root cause(s) for late reporting to LHA, development and implementation of corrective action(s) as needed. Supported for and close out of audits, CAPAs and Health Authority inspection

• Developed training materials for Pharmacovigilance and ensured training of CPO associates, field force and third-party contractor, if applicable

Drug Safety & RMP Associate

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
, Pakistan and Afghanistan
05.2016 - 07.2017

Ensured compliance with local Pharmacovigilance requirements within Novartis.

Conducted QC checks of all ADRs and entered QC IDs in Argus, reconciling with stakeholders.

Assisted in audit preparation for regional and global auditors while managing local PV tracking tool.

Submitted CIOMS reports to local health authorities.

Executed literature screening of local medical journals for relevant safety information.

  • Acted as Site Owner of COSTA, overseeing distribution and assignment of RMP tasks.
  • Managed filing and archiving processes for all RMP-related documentation.

HealthCare Engagement Strategist

TEXT pvt limited
, Pakistan
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Collaborated with various business partners to design and implement mobile marketing strategies.
  • Created communication strategies to extract valuable customer insights for brands.
  • Developed healthcare engagement plans and awareness programmes for Rutgers WPF and Getz Pharma.
  • Engaged customers to resolve daily queries through medical interactivity and service support.
  • Established and maintained comprehensive FAQs for all brands.

Project trainee

Sanofi
, Pakistan
06.2014 - 12.2014

Conducted raw material testing to ensure compliance with quality control standards.

Maintained comprehensive data management and documentation for analysed materials against purchase orders.

Performed sampling of materials in accordance with GMP guidelines.

Calibrated analytical instruments and monitored product stability following established protocols.

Managed operations for solid and sterile products, ensuring adherence to specifications.

Maintained accurate logbooks and Batch Packaging & Manufacturing Record documents to support traceability.

Education

MSc Health Policy and Management (HPM) -

Aga Khan University
01.2018 - 12.2019

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pakistan
01.2011 - 12.2015

Skills


  • Database management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Influential and effective communication
  • Good leadership and team player
  • People management
  • Strong analytical and planning skills
  • Solution oriented
  • Good presentation skills

Languages

English
Fluent
Czech
Elementary

Certification

- Fundamentals of Pharmacovigilance (certification from Novartis Singapore)

- Effective types of Communication Strategies

- Czech driving license

Timeline

Pharmacovigilance Project Manager (Assistant)

Pharmexon Consulting SRO
12.2024 - 06.2025

Research and Policy Strategist

PHC Global, Feb’ 2020 – Nov’ 2020
02.2020 - 11.2020

MSc Health Policy and Management (HPM) -

Aga Khan University
01.2018 - 12.2019

Patient Safety Specialist

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
07.2017 - 01.2020

Drug Safety & RMP Associate

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
05.2016 - 07.2017

HealthCare Engagement Strategist

TEXT pvt limited
02.2015 - 02.2016

Project trainee

Sanofi
06.2014 - 12.2014

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
01.2011 - 12.2015
Nazish Abbas PharmD, HPM