Buthainah al Rifaie

About Buthainah al Rifaie

My passions consolidate at the intersection of People, Data Science, and project management in the realms of leadership, influence, strategy, and innovation.With over a decade of project, team, and engagement management experiences in both academia, healthcare and life science industries, I have a proven track record of dynamically integrating scientific method and design thinking approaches to strategically execute complex, ambiguous multidisciplinary projects from concept to completion. I leverage my deep understanding of applied behavioral science, my strong technical aptitude, and my business acumen to lead cross-functional teams, aligning on goals, meeting high-priority deadlines, and consistently exceeding quality standards. I am a change agent and a champion for sustainability, and DEI initiatives.I’m driven by tactical curiosity and the will to serve humanity and our ecosystem. I thrive on continuous improvements, and challenging the status quo.Over the years, I’ve showcased skill mastery in: Deep understanding of how changes on a microscopic level impact the macroscopic/big-picture outcome Identify the interconnected root causes of challenging needs and problems Strong system thinking, multidimensional approach to navigate ambiguity by applying structure and principles and distilling to essence for concise presentations and decisions Articulate highly complex and technical concepts Tailor the communication delivery to the appropriate audience Strong ability for relating to the majority of people Deep understanding of human psychology with strong tactical empathy skills Storytelling with data Influence without authority Stakeholder management Excellent client relationsMy ideal role enables me to combine these skills, with my strategic mindset, influential team leadership abilities, and strong business acumen to execute data-driven context-based decisions that will revolutionize the way we live and work.

Experience

1. Data Product Owner, Msat Process Analytics

   FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

   Apr 2025 — Present · Holly Springs, NC, US

   Part of the MSAT team at FDBN’s cutting-edge biologics facility in Holly Springs, supporting the digital transformation of GMP manufacturing through advanced data modeling, process monitoring, and technology transfer. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining statistical process control (SPC) systems, developing multivariate models for real-time performance tracking, and supporting the integration of Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) to drive manufacturing efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Education

• University of Utah

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry and Data Science

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry