Aliya Joarder
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Strategic leader in pharmaceutical and medical device industries, driving global initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. Expertise in data analytics, process digitization, R&D, and manufacturing operations. Proven ability to unite stakeholders and implement scalable solutions that enhance compliance and business value.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Global Manufacturing, Science, Technology & Engineering Associate
Alcon
01.2025 - Current
- Co-developed and implemented an R&D budget-approval and project-management process using data-driven analysis of project portfolios and KPIs from multiple global sites, improving oversight, accountability, execution efficiency, and financial control—delivering cost savings and earning an R&D Excellence Award for Innovation.
- Led global cross-functional effort to standardize intake and escalation for R&D-supported, business-critical projects, improving prioritization, budget utilization, timeline execution, and alignment between manufacturing and R&D while strengthening cross-departmental partnerships and communication.
- Orchestrated stakeholder briefings with R&D and site leadership to secure SVP-level executive sponsorship, accelerating implementation of high-value R&D-supported projects.
- Partnered with Operations, Finance, Inventory, Quality, HR, and HSE to source data and leveraged IT to design and implement centralized data command center, consolidating global manufacturing review data and delivering scalable dashboards that improved visibility and decision speed.
- Led change management and trained 200+ users, including senior executives, to drive adoption of new process and ensure correct usage.
Global Manufacturing Science & Engineering Product Support Reliability Lead
Alcon
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed hundreds of project requests from global Alcon manufacturing sites, coordinating R&D support, testing, and budget allocation for high-priority initiatives that ensured business continuity and financial stability.
- Oversaw the end-to-end project request process to ensure teams submitted requests efficiently, R&D responded within established timelines, and all stakeholders remained aligned on priorities and deliverables.
- Analyzed monthly project and resource data to develop detailed reports, track performance metrics, and support leadership decision-making.
- Built positive relationships across cross-functional and global teams to maintain strong customer service standards, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction through clear communication and effective resolution of project needs.
- Alcon, a Novartis Division
Global Manufacturing Science & Technology Data Scientist & Digital Lead
Alcon
Fort Worth, USA
10.2019 - 03.2024
- Led enterprise digital transformation initiatives through implementation of automated workflows, business intelligence dashboards, and process digitization solutions using TIBCO Spotfire, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft SharePoint, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Directed enterprise process digitization by creating workflow strategies and process documentation, collaborating with multiple teams to implement scalable digital workflows and foster organization-wide adoption of modern digital practices.
- Alcon, a Novartis Division (Contracted through Kelly Services)
QA & Data Analyst, QA Operations & Shop Floor
Alcon
Fort Worth, USA
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Directed data-driven monitoring of filling and packaging lines, using trend analysis and KPIs to identify process risks and prioritize corrective actions.
- Executed daily production audits and real-time MBR reviews to detect deviations early, driving targeted investigations and risk-based interventions.
- Led root-cause analyses of non-conformances and developed CAPA strategies to eliminate recurrence and improve process robustness.
- Coordinated sample management and centralized test data in ARMS/LIMS/COGNOS to streamline release decisions and enhance compliance reporting.
- Evaluated component and process metrics to authorize product releases, balancing quality, regulatory risk, and supply continuity.
- Partnered cross-functionally with Compliance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Control to implement process improvements and validation initiatives, such as smoke studies and media programs.
- Alcon, a Novartis Division (Contracted through Kelly Services)
Data Analyst, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) Validations
Alcon
Fort Worth, USA
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Served as departmental statistics SME, leading strategic analytics and validation efforts.
- Executed process-capability analyses and maintained ARMS/LIMS/COGNOS databases to enable faster, data-driven production release and operational decisions.
- Managed Ongoing Process Verification (OPV), Continued Process Verification (CPV), and Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) reporting: executed queries, summarized assays, assessed non-conformances and year-over-year trends, analyzed product quality metrics, and collaborated with Compliance and cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and inform risk-based decisions.
- Analyzed low process capability and lot-to-lot variability using quantitative/qualitative analyses and risk tools; designed and implemented CAPAs to reduce variability and mitigate regulatory risk.
- Re-engineered alert thresholds for critical systems (SIP, sterilization, autoclaves, water/air) from two years of production data to improve early detection and response.
- Led cross-functional fill-capability programs for new products—authored technical reports, set control limits and fill targets, and obtained cross-functional stakeholder sign-off.
- Managed records retention, audit support, and global Product Change Requests (PCRs) for Novartis and Alcon, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, and alignment with business objectives.
- Alcon, a Novartis Division (Contracted through Kelly Services)
Biostatistician Intern
One Safe Place, Family Justice Center
Fort Worth, USA
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted statistical analysis to identify variables associated with domestic-violence homicide risk; translated findings into targeted prevention initiatives, aiming to reduce fatalities.
- Analyzed health data to support evidence-based decision-making for family services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design research protocols and methodologies.
- Developed statistical models to assess program effectiveness and client outcomes.
Research Coordinator / Assistant
John Peter Smith Hospital & UNTHSC Primary Care Clinic
Fort Worth, USA
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Coordinated recruitment, consent, Fitbit data collection, follow-ups, and data management/reporting for multi-clinic study, contributing to standardization of primary-care pain management.
- Coordinated research projects to support clinical initiatives and improve patient care.
- Managed data collection processes and ensured compliance with ethical standards.
- Facilitated communication between researchers, medical staff, and patients.
Graduate Assistant
University of North Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health
Fort Worth, USA
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed Public Health Practice Experience database and alumni tracking using Excel and Qualtrics; coordinated student and staff communications, maintained confidential records, performed data entry and analysis, and organized departmental events to enhance academic services.
- Assisted faculty with research projects and data collection efforts.
- Coordinated logistics for public health seminars and workshops.
- Developed educational materials for community outreach initiatives.
Research Assistant
University of North Texas Health Science Center Primary Care Center
Fort Worth, USA
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Conducted HPV vaccination research in Fort Worth: recruited and consented guardians, administered baseline and follow-up surveys, and taught vaccine risks using health-literacy methods.
- Assisted in patient recruitment for clinical research studies.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Prepared and organized research materials for data collection sessions.
Research Assistant
University of North Texas Health Science Center, College of Pharmacy Det. of Pharmacotherapy
Fort Worth, USA
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Supported UNT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy’s CDC-funded HIV MTM program by managing patient records and data entry with Qualtrics and Microsoft Office.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Collected and organized data for patient studies and clinical trials.
- Assisted in preparing research presentations and reports for faculty meetings.
Healthcare Assistant (Volunteer)
T&R Clinic
Haltom City, USA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed immunization data in Texas ImmTrac and E-Clinical: entered and verified patient records, analyzed vaccine coverage trends, and consulted with 10–15 patients per day.
Education
Master of Public Health - Biostatistics & Epidemiology
University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC), School of Public Health
Fort Worth08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Child Learning and Development
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TXSkills
- Strategic data analytics
- Decision support
- Data visualization
- Executive reporting
- Project governance
- Operational oversight
- Process optimization
- Change management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Departmental collaboration
- Consensus building
- Aligning teams
- Prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Corrective action execution
- Executive communication
Poster Presentations
Qureshi, A., De Hoyos, J., Fulda, K., 04/17, Bullying and Sexual Victimization as Predictors for Fighting and Substance Abuse among High School Students., 25th Research Appreciation Day, Fort Worth, TX, Presenter, Second Place Poster Presentation Winner.
Awards And Scholarships
- R&D Excellence Award for Innovation, Alcon, 2026, For developing and deploying a data-driven R&D budget-approval and project-management process that improved oversight and reduced costs.
- University of North Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health 25th Research Appreciation Day- 2nd Place Poster Presentation, 04/17
- University of Texas at Dallas Academic Excellence Scholarship (Merit-based), 08/10-05/14
Skills Highlight
- Strategic data analytics & decision support
- Cross-functional leadership across diverse departments and global sites
- Project governance & prioritization
- Customer-focused stakeholder management & cross-departmental collaboration — building consensus and aligning teams to execute shared goals.
- Executive communication & sponsorship (SVP-level)
- Dashboarding & executive reporting
- Change management & user adoption
- Problem-solving & execution of corrective actions
Timeline
Senior Global Manufacturing, Science, Technology & Engineering Associate
Alcon
01.2025 - Current
Global Manufacturing Science & Engineering Product Support Reliability Lead
Alcon
03.2024 - 01.2025
Global Manufacturing Science & Technology Data Scientist & Digital Lead
Alcon
10.2019 - 03.2024
QA & Data Analyst, QA Operations & Shop Floor
Alcon
10.2018 - 10.2019
Data Analyst, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) Validations
Alcon
01.2018 - 10.2018
Biostatistician Intern
One Safe Place, Family Justice Center
07.2017 - 08.2017
Research Assistant
University of North Texas Health Science Center Primary Care Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
Research Coordinator / Assistant
John Peter Smith Hospital & UNTHSC Primary Care Clinic
09.2016 - 08.2017
Graduate Assistant
University of North Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health
07.2015 - 08.2017
Research Assistant
University of North Texas Health Science Center, College of Pharmacy Det. of Pharmacotherapy
07.2015 - 05.2016
Healthcare Assistant (Volunteer)
T&R Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Public Health - Biostatistics & Epidemiology
University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC), School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Child Learning and Development
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas at Dallas