Rahmeh Abdulaal
Metuchen,NJ
Summary
Pharmaceutical Quality Control, Sample Management, and Project Management Professional with nearly 4 years of experience across GMP operations, QC, and NPI. PMP-certified with demonstrated leadership in cross-functional initiatives, change control governance, audit readiness, and clinical-to-commercial transitions
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
New Product Introduction & Sample Management Specialist
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
08.2024 - Current
- - Handle, track, store, and distribute raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in a cGMP environment, ensuring full compliance and chain of custody.
- - Use LIMS and quality systems for accurate sample tracking, reporting, and documentation.
- - Lead and present Change Control Review Boards (CCRBs); support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
- - Partner with QA on SOP development and reviews, ensuring compliance and alignment with regulatory standards.
- - Prepare and support internal audits by organizing documentation and ensuring inspection readiness.
- - Collaborated with the NPI Director to onboard Allogeneic CD70, creating a sampling plan for Manufacturing; currently supporting onboarding of Dual Targeting program.
- - Assisted in clinical-to-commercial program transitions, ensuring compliance and process alignment.
- - Certified through Train-the-Trainer, onboarding and mentoring new employees.
- - Actively pursuing PMP certification (expected 2025) to expand leadership and project management expertise.
Quality Control Analyst I (Full-Time)
Legend Biotech – Johnson & Johnson
01.2023 - 03.2024
- - Supported CAR-T QC operations, testing raw materials, utilities, and final products under cGMP.
- - Conducted and reviewed SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls in collaboration with QA.
- - Partnered with QA during internal audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance.
- - Collaborated cross-functionally with Process Development, QA, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to troubleshoot and improve QC processes.
- - Helped transition CAR-T programs through multiple phases, ensuring QC readiness for scale-up.
Quality Control Analyst (Contract)
ProClinical (Contract for Legend Biotech)
06.2022 - 01.2023
- - Served as contractor supporting Legend Biotech CAR-T program prior to full-time hire.
- - Conducted QC testing, sample management, and document control activities.
- - Assisted with SOP updates, deviation tracking, and data integrity reviews.
- - Gained exposure to cross-functional quality processes and QA oversight.
FDE Operator II – Internship
Eli Lilly
04.2021 - 09.2021
- - Operated and monitored equipment in a GMP manufacturing environment.
- - Assisted in batch record reviews and supported QA and Manufacturing teams.
- - Gained early hands-on experience in pharmaceutical production workflows while completing degree.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology: Neuroscience & Neurobiology
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.2022
Skills
- - Quality Systems: CAPAs, Deviations, Change Controls, Internal Audits, Inspection Readiness
- - Systems & Data: LIMS, Documentation Review, Data Integrity, Microsoft Excel/Power BI
- - Cross-Functional Collaboration: QA, QC, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Training, Process Development
- - Technical: Flow Cytometry, Sample Tracking, Laboratory Testing
- - Leadership & Training: Employee Onboarding, Train-the-Trainer, Mentoring, Project Coordination
- Vendor management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Trend analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – In Progress, Expected 2025
Timeline
New Product Introduction & Sample Management Specialist
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
08.2024 - Current
Quality Control Analyst I (Full-Time)
Legend Biotech – Johnson & Johnson
01.2023 - 03.2024
Quality Control Analyst (Contract)
ProClinical (Contract for Legend Biotech)
06.2022 - 01.2023
FDE Operator II – Internship
Eli Lilly
04.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Biology: Neuroscience & Neurobiology
Rutgers University