LACEYS SPRING, AL, April 28, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Alexandra Gardner has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Gardner has established a distinguished career in compliance and risk management, currently serving as the Global Logistics Risk & Compliance Audit Lead at Pfizer Inc. since 2025. In this capacity, she oversees compliance and audit readiness across a multitude of highly regulated risk functions to include controlled substances, dangerous goods and other risk areas. Her scope includes leading global supply chain risk management initiatives that deliver a cohesive, end-to-end risk view for stakeholders, encompassing GxP quality, regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety, security, and relevant external risks. Ms. Gardner evaluates risks that impact company reputation and customer outcomes; audits and monitors compliance programs to ensure adherence to internal and regulatory standards; and assesses program health across multiple compliance domains, identifying gaps and leading continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, she leads global risk oversight across Pfizer sites and third-party partners, collaborating with cross-functional teams and market leaders in approximately 140 global markets to ensure consistent compliance and risk management practices.

Before her current role, Ms. Gardner served as the Global Controlled Substance Audit Lead at Pfizer from 2024 to 2025. In this position, she specialized in auditing controlled substances programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations and internal standards. Her expertise included pre-Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) inspections and comprehensive knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations requirements.

From 2022 to 2024, Ms. Gardner served as the United States LSP Quality Operations Manager at Pfizer, overseeing the quality operations of logistics service providers. She was responsible for maintaining high standards in supply chain quality assurance and for further developing her proficiency in compliance systems.

Between 2021 and 2022, Ms. Gardner held the position of Transport Quality Operations Manager for small parcel COVID-19 vaccine transportation quality assurance globally at Pfizer. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she played an integral role on the transport quality assurance team responsible for the global distribution of the vaccine. Her efforts were pivotal in liaising with international health authorities and customs officials to facilitate vaccine distribution outside the United States. This accomplishment stands among her proudest, reflecting her commitment to advancing global health initiatives during a critical period.

Ms. Gardner's earlier tenure at Pfizer included roles as a Senior Instrumentation Engineer and Project Supervisor from 2019 to 2021, preceded by Instrumentation Engineering Project Supervisor from 2018 to 2019. In these capacities, she led technical teams in engineering projects that supported small volume parenteral modernization and operational excellence within the organization.

Before joining Pfizer, Ms. Gardner built a notable leadership foundation as a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps from 2013 to 2018, ending her active-duty service time as a captain. Her military service was driven by a longstanding passion for serving her country, a commitment solidified during her Reserve Officers' Training Corps participation while attending Purdue University for college. As a Logistics Officer, she developed skills in operational planning and team leadership that would later inform her approach to corporate compliance and supply chain risk management.

Ms. Gardner began her professional journey as an NREIP intern with the American Society for Engineering Education in 2012.

In addition to her corporate responsibilities, Ms. Gardner consults in the compliance sector, helping businesses identify audit systems tailored to their needs. She leverages her extensive experience in scoping user requirements and facilitating transitions to new compliance systems.

Her expertise is further recognized through membership in the Association for Women in Science and Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, underscoring her commitment to advancing women's representation in scientific fields.

Ms. Gardner's academic background includes a Master of Engineering Management from North Carolina State University, earned in 2022, and a Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineering from Purdue University, completed in 2013. These degrees have provided her with a robust foundation in both technical knowledge and leadership principles essential for navigating complex regulatory environments.

She is also a GMP-certified auditor through ISO, which has enabled her to specialize in auditing controlled substances as well as GMP/GDP programs and maintain rigorous standards across diverse regulatory frameworks.

Throughout her career, Ms. Gardner attributes her success to tenacity and unwavering commitment to pursuing her goals. She has consistently overcome skepticism regarding her ambitions by relying on determination, talent and fortuitous timing.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Ms. Gardner is actively engaged with civic organizations as a mentor for American Corporate Partners and as a volunteer at Montessori School of Huntsville and Whitesburg Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama.

Born in Baltimore, Ms. Gardner values time spent with family in the great outdoors and enjoys farming chickens and goats as well as homestead gardening. She is dedicated to supporting her children—Ronan, Matthew Jr. and Madison—and shares a strong partnership with her husband Matthew Gardner.

Looking ahead, Ms. Gardner envisions continuing her upward trajectory in her field, with aspirations to return to a leadership role that allows her to guide teams once again. She also hopes to make a significant career pivot that will enable her to invest more time in supporting her son's education and life path while remaining committed to excellence in compliance and risk management.

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