Luvanka Hanxhari BPharm, MBA

Luvanka Hanxhari is an accomplished professional in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as the Global Risk Management Plan Lead & Deputy of Head of Risk Management Office at Novartis in Basel, Switzerland. With extensive experience and a diverse career spanning various roles within Novartis and beyond, Luvanka has established herself as a leader in safety risk management and pharmaceuticals.

Luvanka's current role as Global Risk Management Plan Lead & Deputy Head of Risk Management Office at Novartis involves overseeing critical aspects of safety risk management for the products in scope. Her responsibilities encompass the preparation of Risk Management Plans (RMPs) for more than 20 products, including new submissions, label extensions, renewals, routine updates, and transitions from other companies. This pivotal role underscores her expertise in ensuring the safety and compliance of pharmaceutical products.

Throughout her career at Novartis, Luvanka has held several key positions, including Global Risk Management Plan Manager, a.i. Head of the Risk Management Plan Office, Risk Management Consultant in the Clinical RM Office, all based in Basel, Switzerland. Her contribution has helped to guide safety and program teams on Good Pharmacovigilance Practices and other regulatory and internal requirements for Safety Risk management, including strategic support to new submissions and innovative products.

Beyond her roles at Novartis, besides these roles, Luvanka has worked at local level as Medical Information Manager, Medical Resource & Process Manager and held various positions related to Risk Management Plans in Greece and Cyprus. Her diverse experience spans different geographies, further enhancing her understanding of global risk management practices.

Luvanka's top skills include a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, especially in Development, Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP), and expertise in Safety Risk Management. Her proficiency in multiple languages, including English, Albanian, Greek, and Italian, reflects her global perspective and ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.

In addition to her impressive professional journey, Luvanka holds certifications as a Licensed Pharmacist and in "SheCodes Basics." Her achievements have been recognized with multiple Awards, a testament to her dedication and excellence in her field.

Luvanka's educational background is equally notable. She has completed a Leadership course at Novartis and earned a Master of Business Administration (full-time MBA) from ALBA Business School. Her academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the University of Athens, and she furthered her education with studies in Chinese Language and Literature at the Beijing Language and Culture University. Luvanka also holds a Certificate in Proficiency in English from the University of Michigan.

Luvanka Hanxhari's career is marked by her commitment to excellence in safety risk management within the pharmaceutical industry. Her global perspective, leadership skills, and dedication to safety and compliance make her a valued asset to Novartis and the broader pharmaceutical community.

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