Fady Refaat Attia
Research and Development Senior Section Head at FSM Cosmetics
Sharabeya, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Research and Development Senior Section HeadFull Time
FSM Cosmetics
Oct 2024 - Present -9 months
- Job Details:(1) Lead and oversee R&D operations, managing the end-to-end development and optimization of cosmetic and personal care formulations across skincare, haircare, body care, and other categories. (2) Translate client briefs into innovative, cost-effective, and scalable product solutions, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and manufacturing capabilities. (3) Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support client innovation and tailor solutions to target markets. (4) Supervise lab-scale formulation trials, stability studies, pilot batches, and scale-up processes, while ensuring accurate and comprehensive technical documentation. (5) Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, QA, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure successful product launches. (6) Act as the primary technical consultant to clients, managing development timelines and ensuring delivery of high-quality, high-performance products aligned with client expectations. (7) Lead, mentor, and develop the R&D team by setting clear objectives, evaluating performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs), and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence.
Quality Assurance SpecialistFull Time
Aug 2014 - Jul 2016 -1 yr, 10 months
- Job Details:(1) Worked in production, specifically in the mixing, filling and packaging areas. Additionally, I worked in the raw materials laboratory and the quality control (IPC) laboratory. (2) Ensured full compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, and local regulatory standards across manufacturing and packaging operations. (3) Reviewed and approved batch manufacturing records, raw material COAs, and finished product release documents. (4) Participated in internal audits across different departments. (5) Handled deviation reports, CAPAs, change controls, and OOS investigations in a timely and compliant manner. (6) Conducted quality risk assessments and implemented corrective/preventive actions. (7) Collaborated cross-functionally with R&D, Production and QC to resolve quality issues and enhance process efficiency. (8) Supported the development, review, and implementation of SOPs and ensured adherence across departments. (9) Maintained comprehensive documentation and ensured proper archiving of QA records.
Education
Master's Degree in Chemistry
Cairo University (CU)Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 - 3 yr
Bachelor's Degree in Science - Chemistry
Ain Shams University (ASU)Jan 2012
Achievements
(1) Patented SESH Complex (2) Led several projects and successfully launched various cosmetic products.
Skills
- Problem Solving
- research management
- Quality Control
- quality
- ISO 9001
- Risk Management
- Communication
- GMP
- Hard Work
- Creativity
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Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
AdvancedFrench
Beginner
Training & Certifications
Creating and Giving Business Presentations
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy(NASBA)·2022Creating and Giving Business Presentations
Project Management Institute (PMI)·2022Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills
LinkedIn Learning·2021How to Work Smarter, Not Harder: Save Time and Money and Increase Productivity
LinkedIn Learning·2021Negotiation Skills
LinkedIn Learning·2021Become a Project Manager
LinkedIn Learning·2021Technical Writing: Reports
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy(NASBA)·2021Technical Writing: Reports
Project Management Institute (PMI)·2021Become a Leader
LinkedIn Learning·2021Becoming a Six Sigma Black Belt
LinkedIn Learning·2021GMP & GDP Training Program
EVA Cosmetics·2020Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma
Coursera·2020Project Management
American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt·2019Creative Thinking and Effective Problem Solving Course
Regional IT Institute (RITI)·2018ISO 17025:2017 Awareness
IMS for Integrated Management Solutions·2018On-site Total Quality Management (TQM)
SGS Academy·2017Training course at Different Departments
Chemistry Administration (مصلحة الكيمياء)·2011Training course at QA, QC, and Production Departments
Pachin Company for Paints·2011Training course at QA, QC, R&D and Production Departments
Amoun Pharmaceutical Company·2010Training course at QA, QC, R&D and Production Departments
The Nile Company for Pharmaceuticals and Chemical industries·2010