Tiara Perez
Tiara Perez is an Associate Manager at Accenture with over seven years of experience driving business transformation in the R&D, Consumer Goods, Pharma, and Nutrition industries. She has partnered with Fortune 500 clients across North America and Europe, delivering impactful solutions through expertise in user story refinement, backlog management, and translating business needs into functional requirements. Tiara is skilled at conducting stakeholder interviews, providing training, and developing clear process maps, ensuring that business objectives are effectively aligned with operational execution.
Throughout her career, Tiara has built a strong foundation in regulated environments, including deep knowledge of GxP and FDA regulations, SOPs, Work Instructions, and Job Aids. She has led cross-functional teams and conducted comprehensive analyses to identify areas for improvement, ensuring compliance while optimizing business processes. Her technical proficiency spans Labware LIMS, ELN, PerkinElmer’s Signals Notebook, ALM tools, and both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, allowing her to seamlessly integrate business requirements into digital SDLC workflows.
Tiara is recognized for her ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable success. Her professional accomplishments include leading ELN cloud implementations, LIMS validations, and multiple software development lifecycle projects for regulated clients. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Tiara combines her scientific background with strategic business insight to provide innovative, client-focused solutions that consistently exceed expectations.
• Basic Fire Debris/ Explosive analysis
• Valencia College
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the unwavering support and investment of my family. Their encouragement has motivated me to think about the future I want to create for myself and, one day, for my own family. I strive to build a career I can look back on with pride, knowing the hard work and dedication that got me here.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that the smartest person in the room is the one who understands their position on the chessboard. It’s about knowing where you stand, anticipating the moves ahead, and making strategic decisions that advance both your goals and the team’s objectives.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is to be intentional. Set clear goals, make deliberate choices about where you focus your time and energy, and pursue opportunities that align with your values and long-term vision. Being intentional helps you build a purposeful and fulfilling career.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—in my field right now is balancing expectations and progress between my responsibilities and those of other associates. It requires strong collaboration, clear communication, and prioritization to ensure both team success and personal accountability, while also creating opportunities to mentor and support others.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are righteousness and integrity. I strive to make decisions and take actions that align with ethical principles, always aiming to be honest, accountable, and consistent in how I treat others and handle responsibilities.