Fazila Bhikoo
@fazilabhikoo
Product development and project professional driving quality, cost savings, and stakeholder collaboration.
New ZealandWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-focused product development and project professional with extensive experience delivering new products, securing large contracts, and driving cost savings across regulated manufacturing environments. I have led cross-functional initiatives from design through production, managed ERP master data and costing, and ensured compliance with ISO 13485 and GMP while supporting sales and customers nationwide.
I bring strong stakeholder management, internal auditing, and operational leadership demonstrated by securing a $1.5M contract, winning multiple DHB tenders, and serving on a site leadership team; I am completing project management certifications to continue developing my Agile and PM skills and seek collaborative, team-oriented roles focused on project or product success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Development Manager
Multigate Medical NZ Ltd
Mar 2024 - Feb 2025 (11 months)
Managed NPD projects for customised surgical packs from initiation to production, securing a $1.5M contract and a two-year extension while delivering cost savings through pack reviews and process improvements.
Commercial Officer
Multigate Medical NZ Ltd
Sep 2023 - Mar 2024 (6 months)
Managed customer pricing, bill of materials and product development projects including master data setup and production transfers, securing new business for catheterisation packs.
Product Development Officer
Essity
Mar 2018 - Aug 2023 (5 years 5 months)
Led design and development of new and changed product packs into production, supported tenders and audits, and implemented productivity improvements that delivered significant cost savings.
Pharmacy Technician
Middlemore Hospital
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)
Coordinated high-volume pharmacy operations including dispensing, manufacturing medications and ward inventory management, improving accessibility and organisation for clinical staff.
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Ascot
Jan 2013 - Jan 2018 (5 years)
Performed dispensing and compounding, managed inventories and counselled patients while maintaining strong relationships with clinical staff.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Agile Business Consortium / APMG International
Scrum Master ABC, Agile / Scrum
2025 - 2025
Completed Scrum Master ABC certification through APMG International in June 2025.
APMG International
Agile Project Management Foundation V3, Agile Project Management
2025 - 2025
Completed Agile Project Management Foundation V3 certification in May 2025.
PPProject Management Institute (PMI)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management
2025 - 2025
Awarded the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential in April 2025.
ATAuckland University of Technology
National Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Level 5, Pharmacy
Completed a National Certificate in Pharmacy Technician at Level 5.
ATAuckland University of Technology
Diploma of Business Studies (Marketing), Business / Marketing
Completed a Diploma of Business Studies with a focus on Marketing.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
New ZealandAuthorized to work in
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