Mahmoud Moussa

Accomplished pharmaceutical quality leader with nearly two decades of experience in implementing and managing global Quality Management Systems (QMS) across diverse international markets. Recognized for elevating people capabilities, fostering a culture of excellence, and driving business agility through strategic quality initiatives. Adept at prioritizing objectives to achieve superior results, ensuring compliance with global GMP/GDP standards (EU, WHO, FDA), and leading high-impact quality improvement projects.

With a strong scientific and business background, I excel in delivering results-driven solutions, process optimization, and quality risk management. Holding an MBA in Total Quality Management, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and internationally recognized pharmaceutical quality auditing credentials, including IRCA certification as a GMP/GDP QMS Lead Auditor. I am passionate about developing high-performing teams, collaborating across functions, and ensuring patient-centric quality outcomes.

• Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Dubai, UAE

1. Commercial Quality Area Head – EAMEA (Eurasia, Middle East, Africa) | Dubai, UAE | April 2024 – Present
2. Regional Quality Head – ICMEA (India, CIS, Middle East, Africa, Russia) | Dubai, UAE | June 2022 – April 2024
3. Quality Head – Middle East Cluster | Dubai, UAE | September 2019 – June 2022
4. Quality Manager and Regional GMP Lead Auditor | Cairo, Egypt | July 2017 – September 2019

• HOCHSTER Pharmaceuticals Industries, Cairo, Egypt | Quality Compliance and Validation Lead, Cairo, Egypt | September 2015 – July 2017
• Penta Pharma - Egypt, 

1. SiteQuality and Validation Associate Manager, Ismailia, Egypt | Feb 2015 - September 2015
2. Quality Compliance Section Head, Ismailia, Egypt | Dec 2011 – Feb 2015

• GlaxoSmithKline, Senior Quality Assurance Officer, Giza, Egypt | May 2009 – Dec 2011
• MEDICAL Union Pharmaceutical, Quality Control Microbiologist, Ismailia, Egypt | March 2004 - May 2009
• GERBER, Quality Management Systems (QMS) Specialist | Sep 2003 – March 2004

• 2012-2015: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Total Quality Management (TQM), University of Leicester, UK (Merit)
• 2003-2004: Postgraduate Diploma in Science (General Microbiology), Suez Canal University, Egypt (Very Good)
• 1998-2003: Bachelor of Science (Microbiology), Suez Canal University, Egypt (Good)