Hamza Leith
About Hamza Leith
Hamza Leith is a Site Quality Manager at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, with extensive experience in quality assurance roles across various pharmaceutical companies. He holds a BSc and MSc in Pharmacy from Universiteit Utrecht and has worked in multiple locations, including the Netherlands, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Hamza Leith has been serving as the Site Quality Manager at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality management systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards at the Oudewater site in Utrecht, Netherlands. His experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance contributes to maintaining high standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Education and Expertise
Hamza Leith holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmacy from Universiteit Utrecht. He completed his BSc from 2004 to 2008 and his MSc from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, which supports his expertise in quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Professional Background
Hamza Leith has a diverse professional background in quality assurance and regulatory roles across various organizations. He has worked at notable companies such as Johnson & Johnson Vision, Pfizer, MSD, and GE Healthcare. His roles have included positions such as Qualified Person, QA Specialist, and Site Lead for CSV Remediation, demonstrating his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Hamza Leith held several significant positions. He worked as a Qualified Person at Apotex Inc. from 2013 to 2014 and as a Senior QA Consultant at FrieslandCampina in 2017. His experience also includes roles at Lonza, Sanquin, and Merck, where he contributed to quality assurance and compliance initiatives. This breadth of experience across different sectors enhances his capabilities in quality management.
Internships and Early Career
Hamza Leith began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in the pharmaceutical field. He completed a research internship at Merck in 2009 and a hospital pharmacy internship at Zuwe Hofpoort ziekenhuis in 2011. These early experiences contributed to his understanding of pharmaceutical operations and quality assurance processes.