Abdullah Al Hammad
About Abdullah Al Hammad
Abdullah Al Hammad is the Government and Regulatory Affairs Head for the Middle East at SC Johnson, based in Jeddah.
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Abdullah Al Hammad is the Government and Regulatory Affairs Head for the Middle East at SC Johnson. In this role, he is based in Jeddah and manages a wide range of regulatory and governmental activities.
Previous Employment at AstraZeneca
Abdullah Al Hammad has significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked at AstraZeneca in Saudi Arabia in various regulatory capacities. He served as Regulatory Affairs Associate Manager from 2016 to 2018, as Regulatory Affairs Specialist from 2015 to 2016, and as Regulatory Affairs Coordinator from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Abdullah Al Hammad holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saudi Electronic University, completed between 2017 and 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from King Saud University, completed between 2007 and 2012. His educational background is further strengthened by his specialization in multiple therapeutic areas including Metabolic, Respiratory (RITA), Cardiovascular (CV), Oncology, Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT), Central Nervous System (CNS), and Antibiotics.
Regulatory Affairs Role and Responsibilities
In his current role at SC Johnson, Abdullah Al Hammad oversees a broad spectrum of regulatory affairs activities. These include new product registration, withdrawal or recall of products, and ensuring compliance with regulations and Good Regulatory Practice (GRP). He focuses on maintaining governmental relationships and regulatory strategies, managing manufacturer licenses, and business maintenance.
Governmental Relationships and Compliance
Abdullah Al Hammad manages relationships with various governmental bodies such as the Saudi FDA, SAGIA, MODON, MOA, SASO, GSO, and the Ministry of Commerce. His responsibilities include product life cycle management, safety, labeling, strategy and business development, clearance management, regulatory compliance, and handling Saudi Barcode (GS1). He is also involved in Saudi FDA inspection management and communications with stakeholders.