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Work history
Education
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Certification
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Training and Conferences
Accomplishments
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Alya Aldahash

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Biologics Laboratory Expert

Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2018 - 11.2024
  • Conducted quality control tests of biological products (Vaccines, Biotech-medicine, and Blood Products).
  • Reviewed production and analytical methods of biological products.
  • Planned and executed laboratory-based experimentation in support of new and ongoing analytical method development projects
  • Wrote and updated documents for the quality management system (WHO, ISO/IEC 17025)
  • Participated in the WHO-National Control Laboratory Network for Biological (WHO-NBB)

Researcher

ZCR/UCL
London, United Kingdom
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews.
  • Developed experimental designs to establish accurate results.
  • Participated in the weekly meeting presentation and journal clubs.
  • Worked in the ex-vivo HSPCs therapies.

WHO Focal Point

Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA)
09.2020 - 12.2023
  • Achieved the highest maturity level in the Regulatory System Strengthening Implementation for the medicines and Vaccines
  • Participated in two WHO guidelines.
  • Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
  • Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.

Team Leader - Development and training

Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA)
09.2020 - 12.2023
  • Fostered a high-performing environment to drive productivity and quality.
  • Led the development of strategic project plans, improving departmental efficiency and project execution.
  • Provided expert technical guidance, identifying training needs and developing tailored training programs, enhancing staff competency.

Academic Research Trainee

King Abdulaziz for Science and Technology (KACST)
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Conducted research on nanomedicine, Includes cell culture of cancer cells, paramagnetic nanoparticle preparation and ICP-MS data analysis
  • Prepare and present the findings

Education

Master of Science (Msc) - Cell and Gene Therapy

University College London (UCL)
London/UK
09.2023 - 09.2024

Diploma - Vaccinology and Immunology

Institute Pasteur
France
12.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacy College, King Saud University
Riyadh, SA
01.2013 - 12.2018

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Knowledge of SPSS

Certification

Registered pharmacist, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 2018

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced

Training and Conferences

  • Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit, [Riyadh, Nov 2024].
  • Festival of Genomics and Biodata Conference, [London, Jan 2024].
  • Explore Program for entrepreneurship, UCL Entrepreneurship. [London, Oct 2023].
  • Biotherapeutics Quality Control, Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS). [Italy, Oct 2023].
  • Regulatory Training on ICH Quality Guidelines, Educo Life Sciences. [Jun 2023].
  • Certified Investment Financing Professional (CIFP) Program [Jan – July 2023].
  • High Potential Leadership Program, SFDA and Center for Creative Leadership. [2022 - Present].
  • Navigating QC Testing for Biologics & Biosimilars [NIBRT, Ireland Sep. 2022].
  • Validation, Verification & Transfer of Methods for Biopharmaceutical Analysis [ MTS , Mar. 2022].
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control Strategy for Biologics and Biopharmaceutical– [CfPIE, Nov. 2021].
  • GMP Audit of a Quality Control Laboratory – [USP, Oct. 2021].
  • Implementation of Trend Analysis –[ Scinesano, Belgium, Mar. 2021].
  • Regulatory Systems Strengthening [WHO, Sep. 2020]
  • Laboratory Quality Management System [WHO, Sep. 2020]
  • Vaccine, Immunity and Bioreactor Operations [NIBRT, May. 2020]
  • Manufacturing and Product Quality Manufacturer [US-FDA, May. 2020].
  • Project Management Foundation [PMP, May. 2020].
  • GMP for Vaccines Manufacturer [ECA Academy, Spain, Nov. 2019].
  • Technical training on vaccine for human use, Quality assurance and method validation [Scinesano, Belgium, Sep. 2019].

Accomplishments

  • 1st place in creativity and innovation hackathon, UK.
  • SFDA Excellence Award for 2022
  • SFDA Excellence Award for 2021
  • SFDA Recognition Award for 2020

Timeline

Researcher

ZCR/UCL
06.2024 - 09.2024

Master of Science (Msc) - Cell and Gene Therapy

University College London (UCL)
09.2023 - 09.2024

WHO Focal Point

Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA)
09.2020 - 12.2023

Team Leader - Development and training

Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA)
09.2020 - 12.2023

Diploma - Vaccinology and Immunology

Institute Pasteur
12.2019 - 12.2019

Biologics Laboratory Expert

Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA)
11.2018 - 11.2024

Academic Research Trainee

King Abdulaziz for Science and Technology (KACST)
06.2018 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacy College, King Saud University
01.2013 - 12.2018

Registered pharmacist, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 2018

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