Mayssa Aboughannam

Country Safety Team Lead, GCC, Pakistan & Afghanistan - Johnson & Johnson

With over 8 years of experience navigating diverse sectors and functions, Mayssa has become an influential ambassador of Pharmacovigilance in the healthcare system. As the Pharmacovigilance Lead for Johnson & Johnson in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, her mission revolves around solidifying Pharmacovigilance as a strategic partner, both internally and in the broader healthcare landscape. Beyond her corporate role, Mayssa is an active member of a regional pharma industry association “PHARMAG” and have contributed significantly to key healthcare and Pharmacovigilance events. Her engagements range from presenting at the Healthcare Future Summit in Dubai, leading workshops with regional health authorities, to having an influential role at the Lebanese Pharmacovigilance conference. She has also been a champion for workplace diversity, with noteworthy leadership initiatives at JNJ Middle East. Academically, Mayssa holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharm D, and Master’s in Industrial Pharmacy. She is further certified in ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, Certified Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence, and holds a Black Belt Lean Six Sigma from the American Society Quality Academy. Currently, she 's pursuing a Global MBA at the Lebanese American University.