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Afiwa M Adzitso
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
San Antonio,USA
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Summary
Registered Pharmacist (RPh) and pharmaceutical quality professional with 10+ years of experience across medication-related, cGMP, analytical testing, quality documentation, and regulated healthcare environments. Patient-focused and service-driven, with strong foundation in medication safety, medication counseling, patient education, medication usage, side effects, cost-effective therapy options, APhA immunization services, medication therapy management, diagnostic testing support, compounding and dispensing accuracy, controlled substance documentation, and regulatory compliance. Collaborative team leader experienced training junior staff, communicating with cross-functional teams, solving documentation and medication-quality challenges, and supporting safe, compassionate pharmacy care.
Overview
3
3
Certificate
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
EPAP Management Associate
U.S. Department of State
Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Produced high-quality reports, presentations, emergency action planning materials, policy briefs, and training resources for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Analyzed operational data and translated findings into clear recommendations supporting compliance, planning, communication, and management decisions.
- Collaborated across departments to improve documentation accuracy, readiness, and communication for time-sensitive operational management decisions.
Senior Scientist Group Lead
Eurofins Advantar Laboratories
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed, qualified, and validated analytical test methods for drug products, intermediates, and excipients in support of regulated pharmaceutical testing programs.
- Applied USP, EP, 21 CFR/cGMP, FDA, ICH, and client requirements to analytical methods, validation protocols, stability studies, SOPs, and technical documentation.
- Authored and reviewed stability protocols, analytical methods, validation protocols, technical reports, SOPs, externally generated data, and analytical results for accuracy and compliance.
- Supported QC, manufacturing, process engineering, and client teams during audits, inspection preparation, technical issue review, and documentation gap resolution.
- Led biweekly CRO client meetings to communicate testing progress, technical findings, documentation needs, timelines, and compliance considerations.
Scientist II
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2015 - 07.2019
- Performed cGMP analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples for drug substances and multiple dosage forms.
- Supported analytical method development, method validation, method transfer, method comparisons, product in-use studies, technical investigations, and CAPA-related documentation.
- Interpreted USP/EP monographs, product specifications, FDA expectations, ICH guidance, and internal quality procedures to support compliant testing and records.
Quality Control Chemist
Twinlab
American Fork, UT
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Tested raw materials, bulk intermediates, finished products, and stability samples using approved SOPs, test methods, and transfer protocols.
- Operated HPLC, GC, IC, ICP-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, wet chemistry, titration, pH, ISE, and dissolution/drug release methods.
- Wrote and revised SOPs, test methods, and technical documentation supporting quality control and regulatory compliance.
Quality Control Chemist
Utah Products, Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Tested raw materials, bulk intermediates, finished products, and stability samples for defined quality attributes using approved procedures.
- Prepared technical reports, reviewed analytical data, maintained accurate documentation, and supported quality and regulatory requirements.
- Operated and maintained GC, IC, FTIR, UV-Vis, titration, pH, and ISE methods; wrote and revised SOPs and analytical methods.
Lab Analyst
Nelson Laboratories
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Performed GLP and non-GLP medical device testing under sponsor procedures, FDA guidance, ISO standards, company policies, and Study Director oversight.
- Executed testing from initiation through completion according to approved SOPs, CSS, STP, and study-specific procedures.
- Supported quality event documentation, including unexpected results, deviations, controlled reports, and post-testing documentation review.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Chapman University School of Pharmacy
Irvine, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Minor in Biology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2012
Skills
- Medication counseling and patient education
- APhA immunization services and medication safety
- Controlled substance documentation and DEA records
- USP standards, dosage forms, compounding concepts, and drug product quality
- FDA/cGMP, ICH, GxP, GLP, GDP, ISO, audit readiness, and quality documentation
- LIMS, Empower, Oracle, SharePoint, HPLC/UPLC, GC, MS, ICP-MS, IC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and dissolution testing
Certification
Registered Pharmacist, Florida Board of Pharmacy - Active license; expires 09/30/2027
APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification - Certified Immunizer
CPR Certification- CPR Certified
Timeline
EPAP Management Associate
U.S. Department of State
03.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Scientist Group Lead
Eurofins Advantar Laboratories
05.2022 - 11.2023
Scientist II
Teva Pharmaceuticals
12.2015 - 07.2019
Quality Control Chemist
Twinlab
08.2014 - 12.2015
Quality Control Chemist
Utah Products, Inc.
09.2013 - 04.2014
Lab Analyst
Nelson Laboratories
08.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Minor in Biology
University of Utah
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Chapman University School of Pharmacy