Fitzgerald Gozo

Fitzgerald. P. Gozo

B.Sc. (Hons) Pharma. Chem. | (Diploma in Veterinary Medicine) DVM | Medical Cannabis Course Graduate

Currently: R&D/New Product Development (NPD) Intern at Triton Pharmaceuticals

Passionate about pharmaceutical chemistry, veterinary medicine, and driving innovation in the field. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Honours in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the esteemed University of Zimbabwe, complemented by a Diploma in Veterinary Medicine, and engaged as a dedicated intern at Triton Pharmaceuticals, contributing to advancements in pharmaceutical research and development.

On the side; as a private tutor specializing in physical sciences, I offer private and online tutoring services in chemistry and physics. Recognized for my industriousness, diligence, and knowledge, I consistently deliver exceptional results. A team player at heart, I foster collaboration to achieve shared objectives and thrive in multicultural environments.

Driven by a sense of ownership and accountability, I tackle complex problems head-on. I aspire to be part of a collaborative research and development team, as well as a pharmaceutical production team, aligning with my career trajectory. Additionally, I have an indescribable love for animals and their health, further fuelling my dedication to excel in the veterinary field.

I am open to connecting with professionals with similar interests and goals, as we collectively contribute to science and pharmaceutical breakthroughs. Please feel free to contact me for collaborative opportunities or professional engagements.

Excitingly, I aim to run my own pharmaceutical distribution company soon, offering my products. Let’s connect if you have similar goals!

R&D/New Product Development (NPD) Intern for 6 months

•Compounding Pharmacy 
•Cost and Regulatory effective Pharmaceutical Research and Development of Complementary Medicine in all forms of dosage forms;
•Working closely together with the COO & CEO
•Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, aware and practice SAPHRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority) Guidelines;
•New Product Development (NPD) documentation handling;
• Align product development activities with company strategy and needs.
•Research and development of medications;
•Medical Cannabis handling and formulation development;
•Costing and quotation documentation for product development (raw materials, packaging, finished product and labour);
•Work with (Big and Small/Starter) Clients to capture product development briefs/forms. 
•Formulating feasible procedures and steps for particular desired products;
•Compiling, development and conducting of trial formulation;
•Troubleshooting and improving a pharmaceutical formulation;
•Familiarization of Certificate Of Analysis (COA) & Quality Control (QC);
•Compilation of Product Information (PI) and patient Information Leaflet (PIL) within SAPHRA Regulatory Guidelines;
•Familiarization of Master Manufacturing Documents;
•Pharmaceutical Product Spec Sheet Compilation for both Big and Small/Starter clients. 
•Elemental values and typical nutritional information calculations. 
•Compiling, Updating and Implementing SOP.
•Lab analytical methods: Spectroscopy-FTIR and Chromatography-GC & HPLC, Moisture Analysis, pH analysis amongst many other Laboratory report procedures. 
•QC/QA procedures (e.g. friability, solubility, pH, viscosity, moisture, LOD, etc.)

Skills: Laboratory Skills · Regulatory Affairs · Pharmaceutical Formulation · Medical Marijuana · cGMP practices · Research and Development (R&D) · Financial Analysis

Studying pharmaceutical chemistry in university and graduating 2024