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Work History
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INTERNSHIP
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Sana Abdul Rasheed

Pharmacovigilance Officer
Karachi

Summary

Dedicated and qualified Pharmacist with hands-on experience as a Diabetic Educator at Novo Nordisk and Pharmacovigilance Officer at Novartis. Skilled in patient counselling, medication safety monitoring, and promoting rational drug use. Passionate about improving patient outcomes through education, awareness, and evidence-based pharmaceutical care. Seeking to contribute my expertise to a dynamic healthcare organization focused on patient safety and quality care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacovigilance Department

NOVARTIS PHARMA
10.2019 - 09.2025

Worked as a Pharmacovigilance Officer at Novartis. Responsible for collecting online data from patients and reporting adverse drug events (ADEs) to ensure patient safety. Conducted detailed case evaluations, prepared safety reports, and entered accurate information into the pharmacovigilance database. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to verify patient data and ensure regulatory compliance. Maintained high standards of drug safety monitoring and supported global pharmacovigilance activities.

Brand manager (Nature's Bounty)

SIGMA PHARMA
10.2017 - 10.2019

Worked as a Brand Manager at Sigma Pharma for Nature’s Bounty products. Responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, conducting product counselling, and organizing promotional campaigns. Delivered presentations at expos and hospitals, and trained medical representatives and healthcare professionals on brand promotion and product knowledge. Created supplementary guides and educational materials for public awareness. Also managed social media marketing, including posting brand-related pictures and videos on Instagram and Facebook to enhance brand visibility and engagement.

Production Officer

GEOFMAN PHARMACEUTICAL
04.2017 - 10.2017

Managed and supervised daily production operations to ensure a smooth workflow and timely completion of manufacturing targets while coordinating with quality control, supply chain, and maintenance teams to maintain product standards and resolve operational issues efficiently. Monitored raw material usage, maintained accurate production records, and ensured proper implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies. Additionally, ensured strict compliance with safety regulations, hygiene protocols, and workplace discipline throughout all production activities.

Diabetic Educator in Civil Hospital Karachi

NOVO NORDISK PHARMA
02.2014 - 02.2017

Worked as a Medication Counseling Educator at Novo Nordisk. My role included providing complete counseling to diabetic patients regarding insulin usage, oral medication guidance, and diet management according to their diabetes type. I educated patients on insulin injection techniques, dose timing, and storage instructions. I also provided personalized diet charts, offered lifestyle modification counseling, and regularly conducted weight and blood pressure monitoring. Ensured patients received proper guidance for maintaining blood sugar control and improving overall health outcomes.

Education

Pharm-D -

Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Karachi
01-2014

Intermediate - Pre-Medical

Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi
01-2009

Matriculation - Bio Science

Board of Secondary Education, Karachi
01-2007

INTERNSHIP

  • Abbasi Shaheed Hospital
  • Jinnah Medical Hospital

Timeline

Pharmacovigilance Department - NOVARTIS PHARMA
10.2019 - 09.2025
Brand manager (Nature's Bounty) - SIGMA PHARMA
10.2017 - 10.2019
Production Officer - GEOFMAN PHARMACEUTICAL
04.2017 - 10.2017
Diabetic Educator in Civil Hospital Karachi - NOVO NORDISK PHARMA
02.2014 - 02.2017
Jinnah Medical & Dental College - Pharm-D,
Board of Intermediate Education - Intermediate, Pre-Medical
Board of Secondary Education - Matriculation, Bio Science
Sana Abdul RasheedPharmacovigilance Officer