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Saif Alchalabi

Abbott
Orland Park
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience

Regulatory and safety professional with extensive experience in medical devices and pharmaceuticals, specializing in Medical Device Reporting (MDR) at Abbott. Expertise includes analyzing device complaints and preparing regulatory reports within a Complaint Handling System, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 quality system requirements. Proven track record in supporting regulatory and quality documentation activities, including organizing technical files, reviewing product labeling for accuracy, and maintaining adherence to internal standards. Skilled in managing structured regulatory information, contributing to database maintenance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams during audits and product updates.

My background in analytical bioscience involves an understanding of scientific principles and analytical methods used to evaluate biological samples, interpret experimental data, and assess the reliability of results. I am interested in applying a variety of analytical techniques, including chromatography, spectroscopy, molecular assays, and statistical data analysis, to support scientific investigations, quality assessment, and evidence-based decision-making. I am particularly interested in ensuring data accuracy, method reliability, and compliance with established quality standards.

Work History

Regulatory intelligence coordinator

1 Year
Abbott | 10.2024 - 10.2025
  • Managed communication between team members and external stakeholders effectively.
  • Organized training sessions and workshops for staff development and skill enhancement.
  • Developed documentation and reports to streamline operational processes and procedures.
  • Implemented tracking systems to monitor project progress and deadlines consistently.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the department, including scheduling tasks, and assigning duties.
  • Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
  • Assessing global regulations to maintain healthy compliance metrics.
  • Facilitated collaboration between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Checking the 510K and EU technical file for regualtory compliance.
  • Working on CMC, gathering data with cross functional teams ,Monitor changes in project scope and adjust priorities accordingly.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist II

3 Years
Abbott | 10.2021 - 10.2024
  • Review medical complaints and potentially reportable events for the purpose of researching and gathering additional information needed to determine MDR and/or Vigilance reportability.
  • Interact with cross functional teams (e.g. Customer Service, Complaint Evaluations Group, and
  • Complaint Investigations Group) to gather appropriate information to determine whether a complaint requires an MDR and/or Vigilance report and/or submit an MDR/Vigilance follow up report.
  • Document-filing decision rationale in the Complaint Handling System.
  • Filing of all medical events and reportable malfunctions within the required timeframe.
  • Provide feedback and recommend solutions within the Quality team to promote accurate documentation of the complaint case.
  • Perform verification of MDRs/Vigilance reports, including support of data compiled for metrics, risk evaluations and various other activities.
  • Assure compliance to the division's Medical Event and Quality System procedures ,and Interface with management and other functional areas to ensure that Potential Reportable Events (PREs) are obtained in a timely and consistent basis
  • Reviewed regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Drug Safety Specialist

5 Months
IQVIA | 02.2021 - 07.2021

.Track reportable cases and report to regulatory authorities, ethics committees, institutional review board , investigator.

. Perform quality control of safety data.

. Attend project team meetings and provide feedback to the line manager on any challenges.

. Read and acknowledge all necessary SOP and customer SOP as required.

. Identify and record quality issues and escalate to regulatory reporting.

Pharmacovigilance Associate (specialist)

2 Years 2 Months
Harlem Medical Center | 10.2018 - 12.2020
  • Recording and reporting adverse reactions obtained from healthcare professionals and consumers.
  • Minimizing the risk of serious side effects.
  • Adhered to good clinical practices, operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed quality control procedures for safety data.

Student Intern

6 Months
Elexes Medical Consulting LLC | 04.2019 - 10.2019

Medical Device consulting company focusing on gaining information on US Quality System Regulations (CFR Title 21 820)
• Strengthened guidance on the creation and maintenance of quality system requirements for Device Master Record (DMR), Design History Record (DHR), and Design History File (DHF).

Research Scientist

3 Years 6 Months
Salford University | 04.2009 - 10.2012
  • Developed and optimized research procedures to improve consistency and reproducibility.
  • Evaluated literature and emerging technologies to inform project direction and experimental strategy.
  • conducting a variety of analytical lab experiments
  • Using spectroscopy, mass spectrometry , infrared, x-ray to identify free radical and bio-molecules.
  • Evaluated new technologies for potential integration into existing research processes, driving continuous improvement efforts.

Education

Master of Science - International Regulatory Affairs

School of Professional Studies ( Northeastern Uni) | Boston, MA | 06-2019

Master of Science - Analytical Biosciences And Drug Design

School of Environment ( The University of Salford) | UK | 07-2011

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Applied Science University | Jordan | 06-2008

Skills

Professional skills
Pharmacovigilance
FDA regulations
Argus safety software
Drug labeling
Medical devices (MDR) SFDC
Regulatory Intelligence.
IVDR
Spectroscopic analysis
X-ray

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacovigilance (RAPS).
  • Certified regulatory writing (UIC) university of Chicago.
  • Medical Devices: Postmarket Surveillance (RAPS).
  • International Computer Driving License(ICDL).
  • Professional Regulatory Affairs GCC certification (PRA).
  • Advanced Pharmacovigilance and Argus safety Certification(APVASC) (CCRPS).
  • Product Labeling certificate (DIA).
  • Advanced Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance (Soller College)
  • Certified pharmacy Technician (PTCB)

Rewards

Certificate of Appreciation-Abbott

In sincere recognition for your participation in the Infectious
Disease GMI Game Changers program , and your dedication to
identifying ideas that will drive more affordable solutions for our customers and patients.

Nationality

USA

Education and Training

other,other,graduate

Timeline

Regulatory intelligence coordinator

Abbott
10.2024 - 10.2025Read More

Regulatory Affairs Specialist II

Abbott
10.2021 - 10.2024Read More

Drug Safety Specialist

IQVIA
02.2021 - 07.2021Read More

Student Intern

Elexes Medical Consulting LLC
04.2019 - 10.2019Read More

Pharmacovigilance Associate (specialist)

Harlem Medical Center
10.2018 - 12.2020Read More

Research Scientist

Salford University
04.2009 - 10.2012Read More

Applied Science University

Bachelor of Pharmacy from Pharmacy
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School of Environment ( The University of Salford)

Master of Science from Analytical Biosciences And Drug Design
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School of Professional Studies ( Northeastern Uni)

Master of Science from International Regulatory Affairs
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Saif Alchalabi