About the Founder

Alifiya Tahir, BDS, MPH

Founder & Principal Consultant, Sun Clinical Trials

Alifiya Tahir is an accomplished global clinical trial operations leader with over a decade of diverse experience driving complex, high-profile studies across multiple therapeutic areas. Her leadership in clinical operations spans neuroscience, oncology, immunology, ophthalmology, pediatrics and pain management. Alifiya brings valuable insight to clinical trial oversight through her experience across site, CRO, and sponsor roles. She brings to Sun Clinical Trials a legacy of delivering clinical trials of strategic importance, transforming operational models, and mentoring global teams.

Notable Contributions

Delivered End-to-End Trial Management Across Phases I-III

Oversaw clinical trials in neuroscience, oncology, and immunology—including corporate priority trials in multiple sclerosis, ALS, rheumatoid arthritis, plaque psoriasis, childhood myopia, non-opioid pain management, melanoma, and prostate/colorectal cancers. Each clinical trial spanned 5 to 15 countries and engaged over 30 external vendors.

Site, CRO, and Sponsor Experience

Brings rare 360° perspective with hands-on experience at investigator sites, CROs, and sponsor companies—enabling strategic oversight and highly collaborative trial management.

Engagement Durations

Executed a site activation acceleration plan, including:

  • First site activated within 8 weeks of protocol finalization
  • 20+ clinical trial sites activated in a single month
Advanced Global Regulatory Strategy

Completed regulatory submissions to FDA, EMA, Health Canada and other global authorities two months ahead of schedule, enabling early trial launches and seamless Health Authority engagements.

Exceeded Enrollment Milestones

Achieved corporate study enrollment targets three months in advance, contributing to accelerated trial timelines and recognition by senior leadership.

Optimized Recruitment & Mitigated Operational Risks

Designed and implemented a screen failure analysis tool adopted across teams; delivered risk-mitigation strategies for trial kits and supply delays and complex study startup challenges.

Mentorship & Training Leadership

Mentored fellow Clinical Trial Managers and led global training sessions on clinical trial management systems and tools; served as subject matter expert in site startup, TMF inspection readiness, protocol deviations and issue management, and faster trial execution.

Track Record of Progression & Recognition

Multiple-time recipient of various company awards for excellence in operational execution and team leadership.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
  • Invited Speaker - 26th Precision In Clinical Trials Summit, Zurich, Europe for Study Start-Up Success: Best Practices for a Powerful Launch

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