Led data management and regulatory compliance for food standards and legislation.
Conducted regulatory analyses and managed key data sources to support strategic decisions.
Maintained an up-to-date regulatory database and streamlined product lifecycle processes.
Collaborated cross-functionally and addressed client regulatory inquiries for seamless information flow.
Regulatory and scientific Affair Specialist
Trace One formerly “Selerant”
01.2020 - 07.2024
Contribute to local Innovation and Renovation regulatory projects (Food Supplement and Nutrients).
Conducted regulatory analyses and maintained compliance databases for food additives, residues, and supplements.
Supported import/export strategies through market analysis and regulatory compliance solutions.
Enhanced product lifecycle processes as a PLM Business Analyst to align with business goals.
Developed regulatory content, addressed client inquiries, and provided expert support to ensure high customer satisfaction.
Health and safety representatives of food manufacturers
IVC council I.R. Mazandaran
10.2012 - 09.2015
Annual inspection to assess the healthcare level and hygienic quality.
Release and renewal of the health permit.
Regular assessments reports about the status of the manufacturers.
Scientific Research Association
Azad University-Shahrekord
01.2008 - 09.2012
Conduct the relevant training courses and workshops for researchers.
President of Scientific Association
Chief Editor of National Science Journal of Health science (Nam Avaran)
Education
Ph.D. - Food Safety
University of Turin
Turin, Italy
10.2015 - 10.2019
Doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) - undefined
Azad University
10.2006 - 07.2012
Skills
framing research question
research design
project implementation
data collection
writing reports
presenting reports
Study Experiences Abroad
Internationalization Path (Sabbatical Leave), Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 01/01/18, 03/01/18, Production and functional modification of recombinant antibodies: Traceability and control of allergens in the food industry.
Internationalization Path (Sabbatical Leave), Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 05/01/17, 07/01/17, Applying the Real-time PCR technique in order to identify the different meat species presented in commercial meat products.
Internationalization Path (Sabbatical Leave), VISAVET Health Surveillance Center, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 05/01/17, 07/01/17, Assessment and differential diagnosis of histological slides from various meat products.
Awards Skills Membership
Ph.D. scholarship awarded by University of Turin, Italy (International student, 2015)
Full understanding of framing research question, research design and project implementation
Credentials Award as the Top Scientific Association (national and regional level)
Supervisor and planner for more than 30 scientific workshops and training courses
Extensive experience in data and information collection, writing and presenting reports
International certification for Black Belt in Taekwondo
International Driving Licence
Training Activities
Training course for DAAD German Language, University of Turin, 01/01/18, 01/01/18
Training course of Miseq sequencing system, University of Turin, 04/01/16, 04/01/16
GPS training course for Navigation and distance analysis, IVC Council I.R., 10/01/12, 10/01/12
Participation To Events
Meat products from a regulatory perspective, 2023
Spotlight on Food Contaminants- Global analysis of regulations, 2022
'Go Natural' Webinar Series - Part 2, 2022
'Go Natural', Webinar Series - Part 1, 2021
Juices vs Fruit-based beverages regulations
24th International Conference on Safe Community, 08/22/19 - 08/25/19, Tabriz, Iran
First International Foods Festival, 08/11/19, Tehran, Iran
SISVet Congress, 06/20/18 - 06/22/18, University of Turin
Practical aspects of pharmacokinetics in pharmacology, 04/01/17, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin
Generation of transgenic pigs and their application (Bio models of human diseases), 04/01/17, University of Turin
Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship as an evolution of his research: from idea to business plan, 11/01/17, Doctoral Schools of University of Turin
Writing skills for PhDs, 04/01/16, Doctoral Schools of University of Turin
A meeting point between mathematics and medicine, 11/01/15, Department of Mathematics, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin
Bioethics, 10/01/15, University of Turin
Journal Publications
Sohrabi, H.R., Cannizzo, F. T., Pregel, P., Scaglione, F. E., Beltramo, C., Acutis, P., Dalmasso, A., Biolatti, B., DNA microarray and histology to verify species and safety of bovine meat and meat products from Italian discounts., Journal of Veterinaria Italiana, 56, 2, 77-85, 2021, 10.12834/VetIt.1669.8871.3
Hozhabri, H., Sparascio, F.S., Sohrabi, H.R., Mousavifar, L., Roy, R., Scribano, D., De Luca, A., Ambrosi, G., Sarshar, M, The Global Emergency of Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2): An Update of the Current Status and Forecasting., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, 5648, 2020, 10.3390/ijerph17165648
García-García, A., Madrid, R., Sohrabi, H.R., de la Cruz, S., García, T., Martín, R., González, I., A sensitive and specific real-time PCR targeting DNA from wheat, barley and rye to track gluten contamination in marketed foods., LWT- Food Science and Technology, 114, 108378, 2019, 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108378
Sohrabi, H.R., Ashjaazadeh, M.A., The public health significance of motile aeromonads in seafood: An updated mini-review., Under submission, 2019
Sohrabi, H.R., Cannizzo, F. T., Pregel, P., Scaglione, F. E., Beltramo, C., Acutis, P., Dalmasso, A., Biolatti, B., DNA microarray and histology to verify species and safety of bovine meat and meat products from Italian discounts., Journal of Veterinaria Italiana, Accepted for publication, 2019
Lavasanijou, M.R., Sohrabi, H.R., Karimi, M., Ashjazade, M.A., Salajeghe, M., Farzineejadizadeh, M., Parsaei, P., Elmamooz, A., Wound Healing Effects of Quercus Brantii and Pelargonium Graveolens Extracts in Male Wistar Rats., Journal of Wounds, 28, 10, 369–375, 2016
Raissy, M., Rahimi, E., Azargun, R., Moumeni, M., Rashedi, M., Sohrabi, H.R., Molecular Detection of Vibrio spp. in Fish and Shrimp from the Persian Gulf., Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology, 5, 2, 49-52, 2015
Raissy, M., Sohrabi, H.R., Rashedi, M., Ansari, M., Investigation of a parasitic outbreak of Lernaea cyprinacea Linnaeus (Crustacea: Copepoda) in Cyprinid fish from Choghakhor lagoon., Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences, 12, 3, 680-688, 2013
Rashedi, M., Sohrabi, H.R., Ashjaazadeh, M.A., Azizi, H., Rahimi, E., Zearalenone contamination in barley, corn, silage and wheat bran., Journal of Toxicology and Industrial Health, 2012
Rashedi, M., Sohrabi, H.R., Ashjaazadeh, M.A., Azizi, H., Rahimi, E., Determination of zearalenone contamination in wheat and rice in Chaharmahal va Bakhtyari, Iran., Journal of Cell and Animal Biology, 6, 4, 54–56, 2012
Raissy, M., Ansari, M., Moumeni, M., Goudarzi, M. A., Sohrabi, H. R., & Rashedi, M., An epizootic of Ichthyophthiriasis among fishes in Armand River, Iran., Journal of Cell and Animal Biology, 4, 10, 151–153, 2010
Conference Presentations
Multiplex PCR and partial sequencing to verify Sarcocystis spp. in bovine meat and meat products from the Italian markets., Seminar 'D-day 2018', 09/01/18, Doctoral Schools of University of Turin
Tissue and Species Identification in minced Meat and Meat Products from Italian Commercial Markets by DNA Microarray and Histological Approach., XXII Italian Society of the Veterinary Sciences SISVet Congress, 06/20/18 - 06/22/18
Evaluation of the presence of Sarcocystis spp. in bovine meat and meat products at retail level., XXII Italian Society of the Veterinary Sciences SISVet Congress, 06/20/18 - 06/22/18
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/04/86
Gender: Male
Research
Visiting Ph.D. Fellow, Traceability and control of allergens in the food industry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 01/01/18, 03/01/18, Production and functional modification of recombinant antibodies for walnut, pistachio, gluten, and latex detection.
Visiting Ph.D. Fellow, Advanced Technologies in Health Surveillance (TAVS), VISAVET Health Surveillance Centre, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 05/01/17, 07/01/17, Support program for R&D of regional interest.
Ph.D. Researcher, University of Turin, Turin, Italy, 10/01/15, 09/01/18, Research topic: Traditional and innovative techniques to assess food safety of meat and meat-derived products.
Research Executive Manager, Scientific Association of Veterinary Medicine, Azad University-Shahrekord, Shahrekord, Iran, 09/01/10, 10/01/11, Study on the rate of Lerniasis in fishes from Choghakhor lagoon of Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari.
Research Collaborator, Scientific Association of Veterinary Medicine, Azad University-Shahrekord, Shahrekord, Iran, 09/01/09, 10/01/10, Determination of zearalenone in grains, corn, barley, wheat and rice found in farms.
Timeline
Senior Regulatory Specialist & Data Process Owner
Trace One
07.2024 - Current
Regulatory and scientific Affair Specialist
Trace One formerly “Selerant”
01.2020 - 07.2024
Ph.D. - Food Safety
University of Turin
10.2015 - 10.2019
Health and safety representatives of food manufacturers
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.