MANAL ALSEIARI

Governance & Strategic Projects Leader

Abu Dhabihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/manal-al-seiari

Profile summary

Dynamic and results-driven leader with 12 years of expertise in quality governance, Pharmacy operational excellence, and strategic project delivery across multi-hospital networks. Strong record in designing high-impact frameworks, driving compliance programs, and leading transformation initiatives that improved accreditation readiness, efficiency, and patient safety. Experienced consultant with PwC, bridging healthcare operations and strategic governance. Certified CPHQ with deep knowledge of excellence models, international standards JCIA and DoH, and corporate governance frameworks, risk management, and excellence models. Skilled in strategic planning, benchmarking, policy governance, and stakeholder engagement for sustainable results.

Career highlights

Spearheaded Compliance and Excellence: Led compliance and operational excellence programs impacting 30 hospital pharmacies.

Directed Medication Safety Strategy: Directed a hospital-wide medication safety strategy, embedding risk registers and proactive audits.

Key skills

Skills
Strategic Quality & Governance LeadershipHealthcare Compliance & Risk ManagementAccreditation Standards JCIA, ISOEnterprise Project & Program ManagementKPI Design, Performance DashboardsPolicy & SOP DevelopmentChange Management & Continuous ImprovementExecutive Stakeholder EngagementData Analysis & ReportingLeadership & Team DevelopmentOperational excellenceBusiness process re-engineeringStrategy executionStakeholder alignmentDigital Transformation StrategyCybersecurity Governance & RiskPredictive Analytics & ForecastingFinancial Acumen & Budget Management (beyond project level)Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

Professional experience

Senior Consultant (Secondment)Feb 2022 - Oct 2022
PWC ADPEP the leader program) | Abu Dhabi

Delivered national-level consulting projects driving corporate excellence and governance transformation across the UAE and KSA healthcare sectors. Designed policy frameworks, care pathways, and implementation plans for system-wide transformation initiatives. Facilitated executive workshops to align stakeholders and accelerate adoption of new models. Conducted benchmarking, sustainability studies, and performance gap analysis to support government strategy. Produced executive-ready data visualizations and dashboards leveraging Excel and Tableau.

  • Delivered national-level consulting projects driving corporate excellence and governance transformation across the UAE and KSA healthcare sectors.
  • Designed policy frameworks, care pathways, and implementation plans for system-wide transformation initiatives.
  • Facilitated executive workshops to align stakeholders and accelerate adoption of new models.
  • Conducted benchmarking, sustainability studies, and performance gap analysis to support government strategy.
  • Produced executive-ready data visualizations and dashboards leveraging Excel and Tableau.
Assistant Manager / Lead Pharmacist – Pharmacy Operations EffectivenessJan 2022 - Present
The Life Corner TLC 2022 Present PureHealth

Spearheaded enterprise-wide compliance and operational excellence programs impacting 30 hospital pharmacies. Developed and implemented governance frameworks and enterprise- wide policies to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Led design of enterprise performance dashboards, integrating financial, operational, and customer-centric KPIs to drive data-driven decision making. Partnered with RCM, Supply Chain, and Informatics leaders to standardize workflows and reduce systemic variances. Directed risk assessment and corrective action planning, strengthening regulatory readiness across the network. Championed continuous improvement and change management initiatives across 30 sites, enhancing efficiency and alignment with organizational strategy.

  • Spearheaded enterprise-wide compliance and operational excellence programs impacting 30 hospital pharmacies.
  • Developed and implemented governance frameworks and enterprise-wide policies to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
  • Led design of enterprise performance dashboards, integrating financial, operational, and customer-centric KPIs to drive data-driven decision making.
  • Partnered with RCM, Supply Chain, and Informatics leaders to standardize workflows and reduce systemic variances.
  • Directed risk assessment and corrective action planning, strengthening regulatory readiness across the network.
Senior Pharmacist - Medication Safety & QualityNov 2017 - Nov 2022
Alain Hospital / SEHA | Al Ain

Directed hospital-wide medication safety strategy, embedding risk registers and proactive audits Oversaw JCIA accreditation readiness through competency programs, policy reviews, and compliance audits Managed KPIs for the pharmaceutical institute, improving compliance and patient safety indicators Educated pharmacists, nurses, and physicians on medication error reporting and best practices Organized awareness campaigns, research abstracts, and national conference contributions to elevate institutional profile

  • Directed hospital-wide medication safety strategy, embedding risk registers and proactive audits
  • Oversaw JCIA accreditation readiness through competency programs, policy reviews, and compliance audits
  • Managed KPIs for the pharmaceutical institute, improving compliance and patient safety indicators
  • Educated pharmacists, nurses, and physicians on medication error reporting and best practices
  • Organized awareness campaigns, research abstracts, and national conference contributions to elevate institutional profile
PharmacistSep 2013 - Nov 2017
Al Ain Hospital / SEHA | Al Ain

Managed day-to-day pharmacy operations including dispensing, verification, and controlled substance management Implemented process improvements to reduce waiting times and improve patient satisfaction Trained and supervised pharmacy students and interns, building workforce capacity

  • Managed day-to-day pharmacy operations including dispensing, verification, and controlled substance management
  • Implemented process improvements to reduce waiting times and improve patient satisfaction
  • Trained and supervised pharmacy students and interns, building workforce capacity
Pharmacy InternSep 2013 - Sep 2014
Al Ain Hospital / SEHA | Al Ain

Education

Master's, Business AdministrationJan 2015 - Jan 2016
Abu Dhabi University
Bachelor's Degree, PharmacyJan 2008 - Jun 2013
Al Ain University of Science and Technology