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Hanane Abbou

@hananeabbou

Multidisciplinary scientific professional blending computational biology and pharmacovigilance to accelerate safe, compliant medicines.

Morocco

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead international pharmacovigilance and safety-focused projects, integrating MedDRA/WHODrug and robust data pipelines with clear scientific communication to support regulatory-ready public health impact.

I’m a multidisciplinary scientific professional combining advanced research capabilities in computational biology with practical expertise in drug safety surveillance. I bring a proven publication record and specialized proficiency in MedDRA and WHODrug coding, with a focus on turning complex analysis into regulatory-ready insights.

In my current role as a Scientific Project Officer (OPT-MVAC Initiative), I coordinate the operational launch of a trans-national initiative supporting National Malaria and Immunization Programs across 14 African countries. I manage multilingual pharmacovigilance training localization, facilitate high-stakes simulation exercises (e.g., Crisis Communication, AEFI Investigation), and author comprehensive technical reports for international stakeholders.

Alongside project delivery, I strengthen compliance and safety workflows through regulatory and pharmacovigilance experience. I’ve supported market entry planning by clarifying Moroccan requirements for local QPPV and registered entity safety submissions, and I work hands-on with VigiFlow/VigiBase processes—ensuring ICSRs are accurately coded and data are complete before submission.

I also contribute to scientific communication and knowledge transfer through event coordination and editorial work. As Congress Coordinator & Scientific Editor for Pharmacovigilance Congress 2024, I managed the abstract submission lifecycle and congress logistics, and I’ve served as an Assistant Editor at Health Sciences Journal—supporting timely, high-quality publication decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Scientific Project Officer

Current

Rabat Collaborating Center

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Coordinated the operational launch of the OPT-MVAC initiative supporting National Malaria (NMPs) and Immunization Programs (EPIs) across 14 West and Central African countries. Managed French-to-English localization of pharmacovigilance training modules, supported simulation exercises (e.g., crisis communication and AEFI investigation), and served as the primary liaison for country delegates while

Pharmacovigilance Risk Management Crisis Communications AEFI Investigation Technical Reporting Community Liaison Google Drive

Current

Regulatory Affairs Consultant

Current

Rabat Collaborating Center

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Researched and summarized Moroccan regulatory requirements for a Canadian pharmaceutical company, including mandates related to a local QPPV and registered entity for safety submissions. Documented SUSAR reporting timelines/criteria and guided DSUR/PSUR preparation in line with ICH E2F, including administrative prerequisites for foreign vendors.

Regulatory Affairs QPPV SUSARs DSURs PSURs Administrative Compliance

Current

Congress Coordinator & Scientific Editor

Current

Rabat Collaborating Center

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Orchestrated the scientific lifecycle of Pharmacovigilance Congress 2024, managing the abstract submission database and acting as liaison between authors and the Scientific Committee. Coordinated on-site logistics (speaker materials, IT for parallel sessions, e-poster displays), produced the Congress Booklet, and led English translation/editorial revision for multiple educational scientific materi

Abstract Submissions IT coordination Scientific Editing

Pharmacovigilance Associate

Moroccan Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance Center

Aug 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Conducted quality assurance on ICSRs submitted by pharmaceutical companies via VigiFlow, validating accuracy and completeness prior to database submission. Applied MedDRA and WHODrug medical coding, managed physical archiving for hard-copy reports, supported data digitization (manual entry and XML integration into VigiFlow), and provided training on VigiFlow protocols and data entry standards.

Pharmacovigilance Vigiflow VigiBase Medical Coding MedDRA WHODrug Digitalization XML Data Entry Data Validation

Assistant Editor

Health Sciences Journal

Feb 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Managed manuscript screening and editorial workflow to ensure alignment with journal scope and guidelines. Coordinated peer review (reviewer assignments, deadlines), performed copyediting (grammar, formatting, citation style), communicated reviewer feedback to authors, and proofread final drafts prior to publication.

Peer Review Management Editing and Proofreading Proofreading Citation Formatting Manuscript tracking

Technical Sales Agent

NGSB Company

Feb 2021 - Jun 2021 (4 months)

Managed technical localization of product documentation for imported biotechnology equipment, translating scientific specifications from English to French. Supported supplier communications and business development by compiling a targeted database of medical laboratories, promoting biochemical reagents/consumables, and producing technical reports and meeting minutes.

Technical Translation Biotechnology Equipment Documentation Technical Sales Business Development Medical Laboratory Prospecting ASAT ALAT Urée Creatinine Diabetes Technical Reporting Meeting Minutes

Research Intern

MedBioTech Laboratory

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Worked as a research intern at MedBioTech Laboratory within the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy. Details of specific tasks and outputs were not provided.

Medical Biology Intern

Moulay Abdellah Provincial Hospital

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Worked as a medical biology intern at Moulay Abdellah Provincial Hospital. Details of specific tasks and outputs were not provided.

Intern, Toxicovigilance Unit

Moroccan Poison Control Centre

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Processed intoxication cases (pesticides and household products) and managed data entry in the toxicovigilance unit. Performed data entry using ToxiFlow and EpiData.

Intoxication Case Processing Data Entry ToxiFlow

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health

PhD (Candidate), Medical Biotechnology

PhD candidate in Medical Biotechnology. Thesis focuses on computational investigations of cannabinoid-based therapeutics targeting the endocannabinoid system and beyond, using cannabis and Moroccan genetic diversity.