Laila Miah
About Laila Miah
Laila Miah is a QC Compliance Specialist with expertise in ensuring GMP-compliant activities for gene therapy products. She has a background in biochemistry and has held various roles in quality control and scientific research over the past two decades.
Work at MeiraGTx
Currently, Laila Miah serves as a QC Compliance Specialist at MeiraGTx, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she supports Quality Control (QC) managers by reviewing and approving QC documentation essential for batch release processes. Her responsibilities include generating, tracking, and reporting on QC quality metrics to ensure that high standards are maintained within the organization. Laila's focus on compliance and efficiency contributes to the overall quality assurance of the company's products.
Previous Experience at Cancer Research UK
Laila Miah worked as a QC Scientific Officer at Cancer Research UK (CRUK) from 2015 to 2021. During her six years at the South Mimms location, she was involved in various quality control activities, focusing on compliance and scientific integrity. Her experience at CRUK provided her with a strong foundation in quality assurance processes within a research environment.
Experience at Lonza
Before her tenure at Cancer Research UK, Laila Miah was employed as an R+D Scientist at Lonza from 2006 to 2015. Over the course of nine years in Slough, United Kingdom, she contributed to research and development initiatives, gaining valuable experience in the biopharmaceutical sector. This role helped her develop a comprehensive understanding of quality control and compliance in a manufacturing context.
Education and Expertise
Laila Miah earned her Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Westminster, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in the scientific principles underlying her work in quality control. Laila specializes in ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant activities, particularly in the manufacture of gene therapy products, which is critical in her current role.
Quality Improvement Initiatives
In her professional capacity, Laila Miah has implemented quality improvement projects within the QC department to enhance compliance and efficiency. These initiatives reflect her commitment to maintaining high standards in quality assurance and her proactive approach to improving processes within the organizations she has worked for.