Kudakwashe Desire Mupfudze
Shanghai
Summary
A highly motivated professional with experience in research and development (R&D), manufacturing, and registration of intervention tools addressing public health needs. Proficient in leading healthcare innovation projects in collaboration with renowned NGOs, product development partnerships (PDPs), policymakers, industrial partners, and senior academics in vector control.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of R&D | Vector Control
Landcent
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated product development activities and ensure the products are produced according to the required parameters and specifications for the vector control portfolio. This included overseeing semi-field trials in East and West Africa.
- Leveraged and incorporated external collaboration with other major stakeholders within the malaria vector control community, including the WHO pre-qualification team for vector control products, IVCC, NMCPs in Sub-Saharan Africa, GLP facilities and research institutes for vector control product testing.
- Provided detailed progress reports and coordinated deliverables for a BMGF-funded discovery project by working as a bridge between cross-functional project teams who are responsible for the execution of the research and development project.
- · Worked well in a diverse team setting with team members from four different continents, providing support and guidance.
Project Manager
Landcent
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed the successful registration of an insecticide-treated net with the European Chemical Agency (Echa) under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528/2012), from dossier preparation, submission, and follow-up engagements with the competent evaluating authorities in the concerned EU member states.
- Supported a BMGF funded project for the discovery of novel vector control tools as a project coordinator, from grant proposal writing and pitch presentations to project implementation
- Led product development for a long-lasting insecticide net and an indoor residual spray formulation.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Supported in the regulatory compliance for personal protective equipment (PPE) as part of the organization’s sourcing for impact project during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education
Master of Science - Textile Engineering
Donghua University
Shanghai, China03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Textile Technology
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe11.2014
Skills
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Research programme management
- Stakeholder Management
- Product development and Manufacturing
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Communication
Professional Courses
Course: PH425x: MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe, August 2020
Harvard University (Harvard X Online programme)
Medical Entomology (MOOC) October 2019
Institut Pasteur (Online program)
Timeline
Director of R&D | Vector Control
Landcent
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Landcent
05.2018 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Textile Engineering
Donghua University
Bachelor of Science - Textile Technology
National University of Science And Technology
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