
Timeline
About me
R&D Manager @ PepsiCo | Beverages R&D Product Development | MSc Food Chemistry
Education

Futures language school
1997 - 2006High school igcse
University of reading
2022 -Postgraduate degree sustainable food quality for health (regulatory affairs pathway)
University college dublin
2024 - 2025Diploma of education quality and food safety
The american university in cairo
2015 - 2019Master of science (msc) food chemistryThesis Title: Analysis of organochlorine pesticides levels in irrigation water from various water sources across Egypt.Courses Studied:1- Advanced Organic Chemistry2- Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals 3- Food Analysis4- Methods of Structure Determination 5- Food Additives6- Food Safety Assurance7- Statistical Design of Experiments8- Sensory Evaluation of Food Products

The american university in cairo
2012 - 2013Diploma total quality management (general)The diploma explores the most important fields in Quality Management such as; Planning for top quality, Six Sigma and Project Management, to widen the students' scope and transform them to Quality Oriented individuals.

The german university in cairo
2006 - 2011Bachelors pharmaceutical sciences and biotechnologyActivities and Societies: Big Buddy Society, Model World Health Organization •September 2009: A member of the Big Buddy Society in the GUC, participated in the orientation team winter 2009.•November 2009: A delegate in the first Model World Health Organization in Egypt (The event is in the German University in Cairo).•March 2010: Ushered and attended the ICMCO (International Conference on Molecular and Clinical Oncology, GUC 2010)
Experience

German university in cairo
Mar 2008 - May 2008Junior assistantSpring 2008: Worked as a Junior Assistant in Biology II Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, German University In Cairo.

Universitaet stuttgart, zoology department
Aug 2009 - Aug 2009Research assistantAdvanced Microscopy

Freie universität berlin
Jul 2010 - Jul 2010Research assistantPharmaceutical Technology: Coated pellets and tablets with different polymers, then studied the release profiles of these coatings using paddle dissolution machine.

Novartis
Aug 2011 - Sept 2014• Develop and write validation protocols to ensure regulatory compliance of Analytical Testing Monographs with internalrequirements and ICH guidelines.• Analytical methods transfer execution• Method maintenance/development/validation (Method validation plans controlling)• New technology evaluation and implementation• Develop local procedures & templates for validation documentation• LEM (Lab Equipment Management): Participated effectively in equipment qualification, maintenance and calibration• Provided training (On the job and in class) training for new QC Analysts. Show less • Method Development, Method Transfer and Method Validation• Performed a variety of routine and complex testing in the Raw Materials Laboratory with documentation according to GMP• Performed Stability Analysis on Finished Products• Extensive working with different Lab equipment e.g HPLC, UPLC and dissolution apparatus• Used to identify and troubleshoot technical problems on regular basis• Provided training to newcomers• LEM (Lab Equipment Management): Participated effectively in equipment qualification, maintenance and calibration• Wrote and drafted protocols and reports under minimal supervision Show less
Analytical Services Specialist
Sept 2013 - Sept 2014QC Analyst
Aug 2011 - Sept 2013

The coca-cola company
Nov 2014 - Oct 2020- Create SAP Material Master Data, BOMs and Recipes for new product launches.- Work closely with Product Commercialization team to coordinate and facilitate the launch of new products to the Business Units supplied by Cairo- Create new ingredients material master data through Winshuttle.- Draft Standard Manufacturing Instructions and Product Fill Control Charts for Production Technicians to follow.- Manage SAP Q6 Change Management system for any requested Master Data/Bill of Material changes.- Issue new Safety Data Sheets for new products introduction.- Maintain Label Artwork for new products for different countries of sale under different business units e.g MENA BU, West Africa BU, South East Africa BU. - Maintain ingredients declarations on labels according to Country Regulatory Requirements- Work closely with the SRA/Formulations team lead to satisfy new customer requirements from Master Data perspective.- Extract periodic reports with Master Data KPIs in terms of data accuracy and timeliness.- Maintain plant Business Contingency Plan readiness in terms of Master Data, labels, BOMs and Recipes. Show less • A certified sensory panelist responsible for evaluating the organoleptic and sensory attributes of our ingredients and finalproducts.• Analysis of Ingredients and flavours• Analysis of Coca Cola concentrates and Beverage Bases• Review Packaging Materials analysis and issue a Usage Decision on SAP.• In Process Control testing• Microbiological sampling of process equipment and RO unit• Microbiological analysis of ingredients, RO water and process equipment water using membrane filtration and pour-plate techniques• Beverage preparation• Revision of Ingredients Receiving Reports and Certificates of Analysis• A member of the non-conformance committee that monitors receipt of defective ingredients in the Warehouse.• Responsible for monitoring the program of routine chemical testing of source and treated water.• A member of the MSP (Methods Standardization Program) global team• Analytical Method Validation Specialist• Responsible for proper execution of ISO 17025 technical requirements in the lab• Proficiency Testing Program Owner• Lab Instruments Specialist: o Monitor the external calibration of lab instruments and ensuring that it meets ISO 17025 technical requirements. o Responsible for internal calibration of lab instruments o Responsible for installation and qualification of new lab instruments Show less
Master Data Management and Formulations Technologist
Jul 2017 - Oct 2020Laboratory Analyst
Nov 2014 - Jul 2017

Pepsico
Oct 2020 - now• Responsible for lift and shift / Lift and adopt / Create product proposals for Egypt consumers . • Develop technical capability for beverages production in Egypt and MENA countries. • Support business by providing technical know how for New product Development. • Support business objectives driving Agenda for the region for the New Product development for beverage platform in accordance with AMESA AOP plans . • Design, execute experiments and analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process issues. • Execute new product innovation scale-up trials at pilot and manufacturing plants to ensure product compliance to design. • Support completion of development and commercialization success criteria in execution of project work through use of accepted documentation and work processes. • Develop complete product attribute specifications for new products using established documentation processes. • Leverage a variety of key vendors and suppliers for ideas, insights, and development. • Develop effective working relationships to gain matrix resources to support group's initiatives. • Maintain a network of contacts with PepsiCo R&D teams across the globe to leverage knowledge and execute work. • Partner with Global R&D functions such as Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Nutrition, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure robust product design. • Proactively identifying skill and capability gaps in the project team and R&D. Develop, sell in and execute steps to address including; Mentoring, Developing R&D Show less
R&D Principal Scientist
Apr 2023 - nowR&D Product Development Associate Principal Scientist - Beverages
Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

360 foodie immersion
PepsicoJul 2024 - View certificate

Product management first steps
LinkedinJul 2020 - View certificate

Learning microsoft power bi desktop
LinkedinJul 2020 - View certificate

Technical writing program experienced
PepsicoSept 2025
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Omar Khairy"Certificate of Replicating Value Adding Ideas" - dic 2016 An award for importing and exporting ideas and best practices across CPS labs in the Coca Cola Company.
- Awarded to Omar Khairy"Extra Step Award" - sept 2013 I received this award for developing an innovative Analytical Testing Method for a pharmaceutical grade Raw Material.
Languages
- arArabic
- enEnglish
- geGerman
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