Specialist Pharmacovigilance Consultant Glasgow
One of the most experienced pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology experts in the world.
Professor Saad Shakir
Global Expert in Pharmacovigilance & Pharmacoepidemiology
★★★★★
“Collaborating with Professor Saad Shakir at Adroit Vigilance 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
Pharmacovigilance Consultant Glasgow
Pharmacovigilance Consultant Glasgow
Pharmacovigilance Consultant Glasgow
Professor Saad Shakir is a recognised authority in pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety, with extensive international experience across pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Through Pharmacovigilance Training UK, he delivers specialist programmes and operates as a Pharmacovigilance Consultant in Glasgow, providing tailored strategic support to pharmaceutical companies, regulators, and healthcare organisations across the United Kingdom and internationally.
His distinguished career includes senior leadership roles within the UK regulatory landscape, GlaxoSmithKline, and other global life sciences organisations, prior to his appointment as Director of the Drug Safety Research Unit in Southampton. In June 2025, Professor Shakir launched his independent consultancy, delivering expert Pharmacovigilance Consultant in Glasgow services alongside advanced training programmes and bespoke international solutions across Glasgow.
Through Pharmacovigilance Training UK, he supports organisations in addressing complex drug safety challenges, including risk management planning, regulatory submissions, product withdrawals, and the design and implementation of large-scale pharmacovigilance systems. His teaching integrates clinical expertise with advanced epidemiological methodology, supporting post-authorisation safety studies, real-world evidence generation, and robust risk minimisation strategies aligned with UK, EU, and global regulatory frameworks.
Professor Shakir also provides strategic oversight for safety submissions and regulatory responses, collaborating with multinational pharmaceutical organisations as well as mid-sized and emerging life sciences companies. He has extensive experience liaising with regulatory authorities and international institutions, and regularly contributes to Safety Advisory Boards and Data Safety Monitoring Committees.
A prolific academic, Professor Shakir has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings covering pharmacovigilance, pharmacoepidemiology, and drug safety risk management.
Committed to advancing global medicine safety standards, Professor Shakir continues to deliver high-level programmes and international training, sharing best practice while providing specialist Pharmacovigilance Consultant in Glasgow services at scientific and regulatory conferences worldwide.
Professor Saad Shakir
MB ChB, LRCP&S FRCP FISPE MRCGP
Global Drug Safety Consultancy & Pharmacovigilance Consultant Glasgow
Pharmacovigilance Consultant Glasgow
Professor Saad Shakir is a highly respected authority in pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety, internationally recognised for his expertise in pharmacovigilance, regulatory governance, and medicine safety across the United Kingdom, Europe, and global markets. Through Pharmacovigilance Training UK, he delivers specialist consultancy and operates as a Pharmacovigilance Consultant in Glasgow, alongside leading pharmacovigilance training programmes across Europe. His work supports pharmaceutical companies, life sciences organisations, and regulatory stakeholders in achieving best practice, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence in drug safety.
His distinguished career includes senior leadership roles within the UK regulatory environment, at GlaxoSmithKline, and RPR, followed by his appointment as Director of the Drug Safety Research Unit in Southampton. This breadth of experience spans regulatory, commercial, and academic settings, supported by in-depth knowledge of UK, EU, US, and international regulatory frameworks, enabling him to advise organisations across Europe and globally with confidence.
In June 2025, Saad established his independent consultancy, Adroit Vigilance, providing expert Pharmacovigilance Consultant in Glasgow services alongside advanced professional training and strategic drug safety support. Through Pharmacovigilance Training UK, he delivers comprehensive programmes designed to help organisations strengthen internal systems, enhance regulatory compliance, and implement robust risk management strategies aligned with UK, EU, US, and international standards.
Our Services
Ensuring medicine safety is critical for protecting patient wellbeing and maintaining confidence in healthcare systems. Pharmacovigilance Training UK provides specialist guidance from an experienced Pharmacovigilance Consultant in Glasgow, alongside comprehensive pharmacovigilance training programmes delivered across Europe. These programmes equip organisations with the technical expertise and practical capability to monitor adverse drug reactions, conduct structured risk assessments, and implement effective risk minimisation strategies in line with regulatory standards in the United Kingdom, European Union, United States, and other international jurisdictions.
Through the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of safety data, participants can identify potential medicine-related risks at an early stage. This evidence-driven approach supports informed clinical decision-making and enables timely regulatory action when required. Healthcare and life sciences professionals gain practical expertise to promote the safe and appropriate use of medicines, reduce the risk of misuse, and maintain high standards of pharmacovigilance practice.
With a strong focus on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and therapeutic effectiveness, the pharmacovigilance programmes supported by a specialist Pharmacovigilance Consultant in Glasgow help improve patient outcomes while reinforcing long-term confidence in healthcare providers, regulatory frameworks, and pharmaceutical products.
Consultancy & Advice
We provide expert consultancy and advice in the fields of pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology. Our services include:
Risk Management: We handle risk management and risk minimization, including monitoring its effectiveness.
Safety Studies: We conduct Real World Studies and PASS (Post-Authorisation Safety Studies).
Benefit/Risk Evaluation: We perform thorough benefit/risk evaluations.
Regulatory Submissions: We assist with pharmacovigilance submissions and responses to regulatory authorities.
ADR Assessment: We provide assessment of single and clusters of Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reports.
Specialised Boards: Saad is experienced in working with Data Safety Management Boards and Advisory Committees.
Medicolegal Work: We also undertake medicolegal work.
Training & Education
Our courses provide essential knowledge and practical skills for the safe handling, management, and administration of medicines. Through Pharmacovigilance Training UK, participants complete structured modules covering drug classifications, adverse effects, and best-practice guidance for storage, handling, and disposal. Learning is enhanced through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, enabling attendees to identify, assess, and mitigate medication-related risks across diverse settings. Strong emphasis is placed on regulatory compliance, ethical responsibility, and patient safety, equipping healthcare professionals, pharmacists, and medicines management teams with the confidence to uphold the highest standards of care.
We are committed to training and education on a wide range of topics in pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology. Our training is delivered through various formats:
Delivery Methods: Training can be delivered online, hybrid, or face-to-face.
Training Options: We offer in-house training, specific training courses, and conferences.
Collaborative Projects
As a recognised authority in pharmacoepidemiology, we engage in international collaborations to advance pharmacovigilance standards and safeguard patient wellbeing. Through Pharmacovigilance Training UK, we provide specialist guidance from an experienced Pharmacovigilance Consultant in Glasgow, alongside a comprehensive pharmacovigilance training programme delivered across Europe. Our services support innovation in drug safety, reinforce regulatory best practice, and promote consistent compliance with frameworks across the United Kingdom, European Union, United States, and other global regulatory environments.
The European pharmacovigilance programme equips organisations with the tools to implement robust pharmacovigilance systems, strengthen risk management processes, and support evidence-based regulatory decision-making. By sharing practical insight and international expertise, the programme enables healthcare and life sciences professionals to enhance patient outcomes while upholding the highest standards of drug safety across UK, European, US, and global healthcare markets.
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If you wish to engage Professor Saad Shakir, a leading authority in pharmacoepidemiology, for professional support from a Pharmacovigilance Consultant in Glasgow, speaking engagements, or a pharmacovigilance training programme delivered across Europe, please complete the enquiry form provided. For urgent matters, Professor Shakir can also be contacted directly using the listed details, although response times may vary due to international commitments.
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