FARID HASANOV
Baku
Summary
Results-driven professional with 17 years of experience and a focus on performance. Track record of success in building highperformance teams and managing fast-paced operations with great attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Reliable in completing projects on time with an organized approach and great time management abilities. Methodical about compiling, verifying and testing results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEAD OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE
Analytical Expertise Center of the Ministry of Health
Baku
04.2021 - Current
- Developed legislation, guidelines, and procedures in alignment with WHO, ICH, and CIOMS standards to optimize drug safety and mitigate risks related to pharmaceutical products.
- Ensured compliance with national and international pharmacovigilance regulations while overseeing the safety monitoring of all medicinal products registered in the country.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities, and industry partners.
- Lead the National Pharmacovigilance Center to establish and implement strategic objectives, ensuring the center operates effectively and efficiently.
- Build Collaborative Relationships to foster strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities, and pharmaceutical companies to promote a culture of safety and compliance.
- Track and analyze safety warnings and reports on pharmaceutical products, utilizing data from international health organizations and national databases.
- Supervise the evaluation of the risk-benefit balance of medicinal products currently registered or in the registration process, recommending actions as necessary.
- Oversee the collection, recording, and evaluation of ADR data, ensuring accurate reporting to relevant authorities, including the Uppsala Monitoring Center.
- Organize, develop, and implement training courses for healthcare professionals and stakeholders on pharmacovigilance practices and reporting procedures.
- Encourage healthcare professionals to report safety data, enhancing the quality and quantity of pharmacovigilance data collected.
- Developed and implemented systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of pharmacovigilance activities.
- Overseeing Pharmacovigilance Inspections carried out by the regulatory authority.
- Representing the organization at international meetings and conferences.
DEPUTY HEAD OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE
Analytical Expertise Center of the Ministry of Health
Baku
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted literature searches to identify safety signals for specific drugs or classes of drugs.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure timely completion of safety data collection activities.
- Provided guidance on the development of pharmacovigilance plans and strategies.
- Developed standard operating procedures related to safety data collection and reporting processes.
- Assessed the impact of new regulations on existing pharmacovigilance systems.
- Investigated product complaints reported by customers regarding adverse events associated with medications.
SENIOR PHARMACOVIGILANCE SPECIALIST
Analytical Expertise Center of the Ministry of Health
Baku
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted safety surveillance activities, such as literature review, signal detection, case processing, and risk management.
- Reviewed adverse event reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of data collected.
- Generated metrics to measure performance of pharmacovigilance processes within the organization.
- Created and maintained standard operating procedures for pharmacovigilance activities.
- Maintained a database of adverse events received from various sources including spontaneous reporting systems.
PHARMACOVIGILANCE SPECIALIST
Analytical Expertise Center of the Ministry of Health
Baku
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Established relationships with external vendors providing pharmacovigilance services.
- Reviewed and analyzed adverse event reports for accuracy, completeness, and medical relevance.
- Assessed causality of reported events according to the World Health Organization criteria.
- Evaluated individual cases for appropriate follow-up action including Medical Information inquiries, Field Safety Corrective Actions, and serious adverse event reporting to regulatory authorities worldwide.
- Participated in technical trainings and workshops to improve skills set and boost overall knowledge.
PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
CityMed LLC - Medical Device and Equipment Center
Baku
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
CHIEF OF MEDICAL SUPPLY AND SUPPORT DEPARTMENT
Armed Forces Hospital of the Ministry of Defence
Fuzuli
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Central Clinical Hospital of the Armed Forces of the Ministry of Defence
Baku
05.2006 - 07.2014
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
- Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to meet the needs of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Evaluated new prescription orders for accuracy and completeness before dispensing medications.
- Ensured compliance with state board regulations in the preparation, labeling, storage and distribution of drugs.
- Participated in formulary management activities such as evaluating new drugs for formulary inclusion or exclusion decisions based on cost-effectiveness criteria.
- Developed policies and procedures related to clinical pharmacy services at the facility.
- Performed quality assurance audits on prescriptions dispensed to ensure accuracy of dosage forms and directions for use.
- Managed inventory levels of medications throughout the facility ensuring adequate stock is available when needed.
- Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology
University of Bordeaux
France07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Istanbul University
Turkey06-2006
Skills
- Pharmacovigilance
- Legislation
- Risk Management
- Adverse Drug Reactions
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Information Management
Personal Information
Title: Head of Pharmacovigilance
Languages
- English
- Turkish
- Russian
Languages
Azerbaijani
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Russian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- KIDS-APEC Pharmacovigilance Coe Training, Korea Institute of Drug Safety & Risk Management - 08-10th September 2021
- ISoP symposium & training for Eurasian countries, the International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP) - 04,05,18,19th July 2021
- PMDA-ATC Pharmacovigilance Seminar 2020, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, Tokyo, Japan - 03-06th February 2020
- KIDS-APEC Pharmacovigilance Coe Training, Korea Institute of Drug Safety & Risk Management Seoul, South Korea - 04-05th September 2019
- Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Group and Region Focus) In Regulatory Systems on Ensuring Access to Quality Medicines, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Tokyo, Japan – 09th July – 07th August 2018
- Pharmaceutical Regulatory A, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Seoul, South Korea – 15th April – 05th May 2018
- Analysis Of Metals by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Gulhane Military Medical Academy - Turkish Armed Forces, Ankara, Turkey - March 2015
- Emergency Management Planning & Response, Medical Training Exercise in Central & Eastern Europe (Medceur-2010) Danilovgrad, Montenegro - September 2010
- Heath care specialist/Combat medic/Emergency medical technician, U.S. Army Medical department Center & School Fort Sam Houston / San-Antonio, (TEXAS, USA) – 16th November 2009 – 26th March 2010
- English Language Training - Defense Language Institute English Language Center, Lackland Air Force Base / San-Antonio (TEXAS, USA) – 31st May -15th November 2009
Timeline
HEAD OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE
Analytical Expertise Center of the Ministry of Health
04.2021 - Current
DEPUTY HEAD OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE
Analytical Expertise Center of the Ministry of Health
01.2020 - 04.2021
SENIOR PHARMACOVIGILANCE SPECIALIST
Analytical Expertise Center of the Ministry of Health
12.2019 - 01.2020
PHARMACOVIGILANCE SPECIALIST
Analytical Expertise Center of the Ministry of Health
12.2017 - 12.2019
PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
CityMed LLC - Medical Device and Equipment Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
CHIEF OF MEDICAL SUPPLY AND SUPPORT DEPARTMENT
Armed Forces Hospital of the Ministry of Defence
06.2014 - 01.2017
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Central Clinical Hospital of the Armed Forces of the Ministry of Defence
05.2006 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology
University of Bordeaux
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Istanbul University
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