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EDUCATION & SELECTED TRAINING
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EQBAL ALMURTADHA

Injasmine
Bursa
24
Years of experience

Accomplished licensed pharmacist and senior pharmaceutical professional with over 25 years of experience in regulatory affairs, drug analysis, and quality control. Founder and formulation expert at Injasmine, specializing in natural skin and hair care. Expertise includes pharmaceutical registration, CTD documentation, GMP/GLP practices, and project development.

Work History

4 Years
01.2022 - 01.2026
4 Years
Founder & Lead Formulation Expert
Injasmine | Bursa, Türkiye
01.2022 - 01.2026
  • Design, test and manufacture natural formulations using botanical extracts, oils and cosmetic active ingredients; oversee batch consistency and product development.
  • Lead technical protocols, hygiene/safety standards, team training, supplier relationships and brand/product development.
  • Managed cosmetic registration, toxicological/safety documentation, and local certifications for domestic distribution and export readiness.
  • Led technical protocols, hygiene/safety standards, team training, and supplier relationships to enhance brand and product development.
1 Year
01.2017 - 01.2018
1 Year
Director of International Affairs
Alsermah for Trading | Sana'a, Yemen
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Coordinated international cooperation with external factories, negotiating commercial partnerships in medicine and cosmetics to enhance market reach.
  • Executed international agency agreements and managed trade cooperation with partners in India, Spain, and Türkiye to strengthen international relations.
  • Directed international trade strategies, aligning cross-border operations with business objectives and compliance requirements.
  • Negotiated agreements with overseas partners, distributors, and government entities to support market expansion.
  • Managed import and export documentation, ensuring accurate customs, shipping, and regulatory processing.
8 Years
01.2007 - 01.2015
8 Years
Consultant in Project Development
Alamal House Foundation | Sana'a, Yemen
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Assessed needs and supervised project development for small projects benefiting underprivileged families.
  • Led project development initiatives, aligning proposals with organizational priorities and community needs.
  • Coordinated stakeholder consultations to gather requirements and strengthen program design.
  • Drafted concept notes, budgets, and funding proposals for prospective projects.
2 Years
01.2012 - 01.2014
2 Years
Regulatory Affairs Manager
NATCO | Sana'a, Yemen
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Coordinated pharmaceutical product registration with national drug authority, liaising with multinational principals Roche, Novartis, Bayer, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, and GSK to ensure compliance.
  • Organized regulatory documentation and product registration dossiers; supported variations, renewals, and import documentation to maintain compliance and streamline processes.
  • Led regulatory submissions, maintaining compliance with FDA, EMA, and global health authority requirements.
  • Coordinated dossier preparation for product registrations, renewals, and lifecycle changes.
  • Reviewed labeling, artwork, and promotional materials for regulatory accuracy and market readiness.
12 Years
01.2002 - 01.2014
12 Years
Senior Drug Analyst / Safety Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory - SBDMA | Sana'a, Yemen
01.2002 - 01.2014
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative pharmaceutical testing using HPLC, UV-Vis, dissolution, chromatography, titration, and physical tests to ensure product compliance and quality standards.
  • Performed qualitative and quantitative pharmaceutical testing using HPLC, UV-Vis, dissolution, chromatography, titration and physical tests.
  • Facilitated laboratory chemical safety and hazardous-material handling, streamlined SDS/MSDS access, and promoted waste management and staff safety awareness initiatives.

Education

Certified Professional Trainer / Training of Trainers (TOT) - TOT

Academic Education Institute | UK | 01-2010

Diploma - English Language Skills

MALI Language Institute | SANAA | 01-2008

Bachelor Degree - Pharmacy

Sana'a University | Sana'a | 01-2001

Skills

Cosmetic formulation
Product development
Formulation troubleshooting
Cosmetic quality assurance
Analytical testing
Regulatory affairs
Quality documentation
Technical documentation

Timeline

Founder & Lead Formulation Expert
Injasmine
01.2022 - 01.2026Read more
Director of International Affairs
Alsermah for Trading
01.2017 - 01.2018Read more
Regulatory Affairs Manager
NATCO
01.2012 - 01.2014Read more
Consultant in Project Development
Alamal House Foundation
01.2007 - 01.2015Read more
Senior Drug Analyst / Safety Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory - SBDMA
01.2002 - 01.2014Read more
Sana'a University - Bachelor Degree, Pharmacy
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Academic Education Institute - Certified Professional Trainer / Training of Trainers (TOT), TOT
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MALI Language Institute - Diploma, English Language Skills
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Personal Information

  • Title: Senior Cosmetic Formulation & Regulatory Affairs Consultant | Licensed Pharmacist
  • Availability: Available for Remote / Freelance Work

EDUCATION & SELECTED TRAINING

  • Drug Analysis Methods - Quality Control Laboratory / Supreme Board of Drugs, including chemical/physical analysis and HPLC methods.
  • Regulatory Affairs Skills - NATCO; commercial correspondence, archiving and documentation.
  • Medical Appliances Analysis Methods - Ministry of Health, Türkiye.
  • Online Marketing Workshop - WIEF Foundation / Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, 2014.
  • Women Business Owner Training - International Labour Organization, 2015.

Personal Information

  • Title: Senior Cosmetic Formulation & Regulatory Affairs Consultant | Licensed Pharmacist
  • Availability: Available for Remote / Freelance Work
EQBAL ALMURTADHA