Tala Rifai
Rockville,MD
Summary
Accomplished Scientist with a proven track record at MilliporeSigma BioReliance, enhancing assay development and operations excellence. Spearheaded innovative drug analysis techniques, achieving significant process optimizations. Skilled in building robust relationships, my leadership has directly contributed to team success and revenue growth. Expert in scientific programming and trilingual, I excel in fast-paced, results-oriented environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist 1
MilliporeSigma BioReliance
Rockville, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Perform testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP)
- Act as subject matter expert (SME) for specific defined area(s) of BioReliance business
- Apply laboratory techniques and skills to complete experiments designed to address a variety of specific problems
- Independently apply basic scientific principles in the design of experiments and the development of assays
- For GLP studies, act as Study Director
- Maintain complete and comprehensive records for study integrity
- Make detailed observations, documents results and perform data analysis
- Operate and maintain lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures
- Utilize applicable computer programs during testing and routine tasks (i.e
- Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS, etc.)
- Utilize problem solving/ trouble shooting skills
- Communicate deviations/ events, progress and interim results to Study Management
- Lead the completion of event records
- Liaise with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testing
- Maintain a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays
- Create/ revise SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation as assigned
Senior Associate Scientist
MilliporeSigma BioReliance
Rockville, USA
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Preform Testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations
- Act as SME for specific defined areas of BioReliance
- Apply basic scientific principles in the design of experiments and development of assays
- Maintain complete and comprehensive records for study integrity
- Operate and maintain lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures
- Lead completion of event records
- Liaise with appropriate cross functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP lab testing
- Maintain working knowledge of lab procedures and assays
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Croydon, USA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Preparation and distribution of medications
- Maintaining drug inventory
- COVID testing
- Process third party billing claims and assist with prior authorization completion
Pharmacy Manager
Sunlife Pharmacy
Doha, Qatar
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Overseeing pharmacy operations and ensuring that customers are always prioritized.
- Performing prescription verifications and quality control.
- Ensuring operations are compliant with state regulations.
- Training new staff, and performing ongoing assessments of current staff.
Drug Registration Officer
United Pharma
Damascus, Syria
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Testing and evaluating drugs and substances.
- Ensuring dose effectiveness of inhalers and aerosols. Designing marketing campaigns for introduction of new drugs.
- Performing market analyses before the introduction of a new drug.
- Responsible for creating drug dossiers for new drug registration at the Ministry of Health.
- Responsible for creating drug leaflets in both English and Arabic.
Medical Sales Rep
United International Trading Company
Doha, Qatar
05.2007 - 09.2009
- Providing product information and delivering samples.
- Selling items to medical professionals and hospitals based on their needs.
- Creating promotional materials, such as educational materials, banners, and informative cards, for prospective clients.
- Developing strategies to approach potential customers, and increase sales.
- Building effective business relationships with health care partners and customers.
Education
Master - Genomics
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
International University for Science and Technology
Daraa, Syria01.2010
Accelerated Pre-Medical Program -
Weil Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Doha, Qatar05.2006
Skills
- Assay development
- Materials science
- Scientific programming
- Analytical Method Development
- Drug Analysis
- Operations Excellence
- Sales & Revenue Growth
- Key Decision Making
- Relationship Building
- Account Acquisition & Retention
Impurity isolation - Biometric results interpretation
- Trilingual
- Market & Competitive Research
- Team Building & Leadership
- Product Launch
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Scientist 1
MilliporeSigma BioReliance
09.2023 - Current
Senior Associate Scientist
MilliporeSigma BioReliance
08.2022 - 09.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2021 - 07.2022
Pharmacy Manager
Sunlife Pharmacy
07.2017 - 11.2019
Drug Registration Officer
United Pharma
03.2010 - 04.2012
Medical Sales Rep
United International Trading Company
05.2007 - 09.2009
Master - Genomics
Saint Joseph’s University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
International University for Science and Technology
Accelerated Pre-Medical Program -
Weil Cornell Medical College in Qatar
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