Ahalya Wise
About Ahalya Wise
Ahalya Wise is the Associate Director of Analytical Quality and Compliance at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Ahalya Wise is the Associate Director of Analytical Quality and Compliance at Bristol-Myers Squibb, based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In this role, she oversees the quality and compliance of analytical processes, ensuring that they align with regulatory standards and company policies. Her responsibilities include managing quality control protocols, implementing compliance strategies, and fostering a collaborative environment to maintain high standards in analytical quality.
Previous Experience at United States Pharmacopeia
At the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Ahalya Wise held multiple roles over a period of 11 years in Rockville, MD. From 2015 to 2018, she served as the Director of Science for Chemical Medicines, where she led teams in developing pharmacopeial standards used globally. Prior to this, she was the Principal Scientific Liaison from 2014 to 2015, the Senior Scientific Liaison from 2011 to 2014, and the Scientific Liaison from 2007 to 2011. In these roles, she specialized in documentary standards development and played a key part in ensuring the quality and efficacy of medicines.
Professional Background at Pharmaceutical Associates Inc.
Ahalya Wise gathered extensive experience at Pharmaceutical Associates Inc. (PAI) in Greenville, SC, where she worked from 1995 to 2007. She served as a Product Development Supervisor from 1998 to 2007 and as a Product Development Chemist from 1995 to 1998. During her tenure, she managed the development of generic liquid dosage forms, involving formulation, process development, analytical methods development, validation, and transfer. Her work contributed significantly to the company's product development strategies.
Educational Background
Ahalya Wise’s educational journey is marked by several degrees in chemistry and related fields. She holds an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from The Institute of Science, Mumbai (1984-1985), and a B.Sc. in Microbiology and Chemistry from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai (1981-1983). She pursued further studies in the U.S., earning a Master of Science in Chemistry from Furman University (1994-1995) and attending Clemson University (1992-1993). Her comprehensive education has provided a solid foundation for her roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
Specialized Skills and Expertise
Ahalya Wise brings over 10 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical sector, specializing in areas such as documentary standards development, formulation of liquid oral dosage forms, analytical methods development, validation, and process development. She has a keen understanding of regulatory requirements and has led teams to meet compliance standards effectively. Known for her ability to inspire and empower her team, Ahalya encourages innovative problem-solving and high performance in her professional environment.