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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