Director, Compendial Science Digital Integration

USP; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

USP is seeking a Director of Compendial Science Digital Integration to lead the modernization and digital integration of its compendial standards-development ecosystem. This role bridges compendial science, analytical laboratory practice, and digital innovation to advance machine-readable and computational approaches to standards development and use.

The leader will shape digital standards frameworks, establish scalable, scientifically sound processes, and drive responsible AI-enabled

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization and digital integration of USP’s compendial standards-development ecosystem.
• Shape digital standards frameworks and scalable, scientifically sound processes.
• Advance responsible AI-enabled Capabilities to improve efficiency and interoperability in analytical labs.

Job description

Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide.

Description

Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide. At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health. USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Brief Job Overview

The Director, Compendial Science Digital Integration is a scientific leadership role responsible for modernizing and digitally integrating USP’s compendial standards-development ecosystem. The role bridges compendial science, analytical laboratory practice, and digital innovation to advance trusted, scalable, machine-readable, and computational approaches to standards development and use. This leader will help shape the digital standards frameworks, establish scalable scientifically sound processes, and advance responsible AI-enabled capabilities that improve efficiency, interoperability, accessibility, and future readiness. The position requires strong technical knowledge of analytical methodologies and demonstrated leadership in analytical laboratory environments, including practical application of the USP compendia, laboratory automation, and digitalization of laboratory workflows. The