Scientific Liaison

**Description**

**Who is USP?**

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that **Equity = Excellence** manifests in our core value of **Passion for Quality** through our more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

**Brief Job Overview**

This position is a non-supervisory hands-on, technical role that supports the standard-setting activities of the USP-NF. The incumbent is responsible for revising and developing new USP-NF monographs for drug substances and drug products working in close collaboration with USP’s Small Molecules Expert Committees and our volunteers.

**How will YOU create impact here at USP?**- Oversees and facilitates all aspects of the development of documentary Standards for the USP-NF. Evaluates and analyzes supporting data and converts into USP style and format.- Collaborates with stake holders and sponsors for development of Documentary Standards.- Assists in the activities of the USP Expert Committees and Expert Panels, as needed.- Communicates and collaborates with USP departments on documentary standards development topics.- Participates in the development and/or review of USP’s professional education course materials and may serve as an instructor.- Provides general scientific-related support to other scientific and managerial staff.- Responds to inquiries pertaining to USP-NF monographs and General Chapters.-
- Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in related scientific fields.- Communicates and collaborates with USP Laboratories regarding projects related to validation studies, method development, and reference standards.- Serves as representative of USP at professional meetings (scientific meetings organized by USP and other organizations, meetings at other pharmacopeias or regulatory agencies etc.). Gives public presentations on USP matters (as assigned)- Performs other related duties as required.

**Who USP is Looking For?**

Experience Required:
**Associate Scientific Liaison**: Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or MSc. with 7 years

**Scientific Liaison**: Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or MSc with 10 years

**Additional Desired Preferences**- Broad pharmaceutical industry experience in CMC development of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products.- Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidance (e.g. FDA, ICH, etc.) relevant to pharmaceutical products- Able to lead and coordinate high performing cross-functional teams. Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.- Able to distill large amounts of information into executable strategies and workplans.- Able to adapt landscapes, strategies, and workplans based on organizational/stakeholder needs and constraints.- Well-developed organizational, interpersonal communications, negotiation, writing, and strong listening skills.- Must be able to share technical information with non-technical or non-scientific staff, and to communicate effectively with representatives from pharmaceutical companies, government, and academic institutions.- Able to establish and nurture relationships with individuals of varying backgrounds, cultures and learning styles.- Able to operate independently yet understands when to escalate issues and how to establish effective working relationships.- Strong presentation and communication skills (written and oral).- Expertise in site-to-site transfer of methods and method equivalency.- Experience with advanced manufacturing technology (AMT), process analytical technology (PAT) a plus.- Experience with the development and/or commercialization of complex generics products a plus.- Expert knowledge of organic chemistry especially with regards to formation of impurities a plus.- Expert knowledge on risk assessment and the establishment of control strategies for all classes of impurities in pharmaceutical drug substances and drug products a plus.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

No

**Benefits**

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work—from the standards we make to the partnerships and conversations we cultivate. An environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, personality, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional di