Faiqah Ahmed
About Faiqah Ahmed
Faiqah Ahmed is a QC Materials Analyst at MeiraGTx in London, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in analytical chemistry and experience in quality control and project management across several companies.
Work at MeiraGTx
Faiqah Ahmed has been employed at MeiraGTx as a QC Materials Analyst since 2020. In this role, she participates in planning duties to ensure the timely and complete delivery of products to customers. She coordinates incoming material testing and maintains documentation to meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. Faiqah works closely with external companies and colleagues to implement positive changes in testing procedures, ensuring a continuous supply of materials necessary for manufacturing and quality control.
Previous Experience in Quality Control
Prior to her current position, Faiqah Ahmed held several roles in quality control. She worked at Medreich Limited as a QC Analyst from 2015 to 2016. Following that, she served as a QC Coordinator at Valneva from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she was an Analytical Chemist at Select Pharma Laboratories Ltd from 2014 to 2015. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in quality control processes and project management, specifically in change implementation and material qualification.
Education and Expertise
Faiqah Ahmed holds an MSc in Instrumental Analytical Sciences with Drugs and Toxicology from Robert Gordon University, which she completed in 2013. She also earned a BSc in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills required for her roles in quality control and materials analysis, particularly in the context of gene therapy product manufacturing.
Project Management Experience
Faiqah Ahmed has experience in project management, particularly in change implementation and the qualification of materials. In her current role and previous positions, she has been involved in monitoring the material inspection program to ensure compliance with required standards. She identifies and supports method and technology improvement activities, facilitating their implementation into the microbiology department.