Alicia Staz, M.S., Cqa, Rac
About Alicia Staz, M.S., Cqa, Rac
Alicia Staz, M.S., CQA, RAC, is the Director of Regulatory Affairs at Ocugen, with extensive experience in regulatory affairs and quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry. She has a strong background in vaccine development and has contributed to the licensing of notable vaccines such as RotaShield and FluMist.
Work at Ocugen
Alicia Staz currently holds the position of Director of Regulatory Affairs at Ocugen, where she has been employed since 2022. Her role involves overseeing regulatory strategies and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. She operates remotely from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, contributing her extensive knowledge in regulatory affairs to the company's initiatives.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Affairs
Prior to her current role, Alicia Staz served as Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at HUTCHMED for 10 months in 2021. She also worked as Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs at Premier Consulting for 3 months in the same year. Her experience includes building the Quality unit at Orano Med, where she led regulatory affairs and quality initiatives from 2016 to 2020.
Background in Vaccine Development
Alicia Staz has a strong background in vaccine development, having worked at Pfizer in various capacities from 1997 to 2004. She contributed to the licensing of vaccines such as RotaShield and FluMist during her tenure. Her experience in vaccine development spans roles including Scientist II in Clinical Formulation and Filling and Senior Supervisor in QA Documentation Systems.
Education and Expertise
Alicia Staz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with Honors in Molecular Biology from Messiah College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Drug Development from Temple University and a Master of Science in International Regulatory Affairs from Northeastern University. Her expertise includes managing FDA submissions for radiotherapeutic oncology drugs.
Career Timeline
Alicia Staz's career spans over two decades, with significant roles in regulatory affairs and quality assurance. She worked at Pfizer in various roles from 1997 to 2004, then transitioned to ProSanos Corporation and Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories before joining Orano Med. Her diverse experience includes positions that focus on quality assurance and regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.