About
Pharmacovigilance Consultant, Physician, and Pharmacoepidemiologist
Saad Shakir was among the first members of the European Network of Centres for Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance (ENCePP) and currently serves as Chairperson of the Global Advisory Committee for Risk Management and Communications for the Saudi FDA.
As an active leader in the field, he has led international initiatives to advance pharmacovigilance. He is the Founder and Chairperson of the International Working Group on Innovations in Pharmacovigilance (IWG).
Combining medical and scientific expertise with a deep understanding of pharmacovigilance regulations and healthcare systems, Saad Shakir has authored more than 200 peer‑reviewed papers and hundreds of abstracts and conference presentations. He is frequently invited to deliver lectures, including keynote addresses, at international scientific meetings and by regulatory authorities, pharmaceutical companies, and universities.
Saad Shakir taught and provided training at universities around the world, including Oxford, London, Cardiff, Hertfordshire, King Saud, Dundee, and others.
Saad Shakir provides his consultancy and works alone or with associates and partners who are top international pharmacovigilance experts.
Professor Saad Shakir
MB, ChB LRCP&S FRCP FISPE FISOP
What we do
Saad Shakir provides flexible, dynamic support tailored to each sponsor’s needs. His work ranges from high‑level strategic and operational advice to hands‑on delivery, either personally or in collaboration with his associates.
For certain projects, Saad Shakir connects sponsors with the most suitable service providers. Sponsors benefit from his extensive global network and his ability to identify the right partners for their specific needs. His level of involvement then varies according to the sponsor’s preferences.
“Collaborating with Professor Saad Shakir at ADROITVIGILANCE has significantly benefited our organisation. His pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology expertise deepens our drug safety understanding and fosters team adaptability. His guidance enhances patient outcomes and ensures proactive industry responses. We value his impactful commitment to excellence.”
– Dr. Edmund Burke