She is a seasoned expert in Pharma Policy, Public Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs, with over 30 years of diverse industry experience. Nadia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Jordan University, a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management from Zayed University, and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Leadership & Policy from Johns Hopkins University, USA, she also completed two years of advanced DrPH studies in same University.

Nadia’s illustrious career that encompasses roles in both multinational corporations, such as Pfizer and AstraZeneca, and government regulatory authorities. She notably served as the Head of the Registration & Pricing Department at the UAE Ministry of Health, where she played a crucial role in shaping the GCC-UAE regulatory frameworks. Her international engagements include representing the UAE at esteemed platforms like the WHO and the Gulf Health Council.

As the Managing Director of Stellar Pharma Consultancy, Nadia has been a trusted advisor, leading complex regulatory and policy advocacy projects for top multinational pharmaceutical companies.

Currently, she serves as a consultant for Drugs Regulations & Medical Products at the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi, Life Sciences Sector.

Nadia is passionate about advocating for Regulatory System Strengthening (RSS) among regulatory authorities. She actively promotes Regulatory Active Collaborative models to achieve higher Regulatory Maturity Levels. Her work has been presented at workshops and through policy position papers to Medicinal National Regulatory Authorities in Algeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Kenya, and Turkey.