Expert Committee Manager

US Pharmacopeia; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

US Pharmacopeia in Rockville, MD seeks an Expert Committee Manager to sustain continuity of meetings, coordinate committees, and advance USP standards.

The role is a non-supervisory, individual contributor position requiring a science-based bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ project management experience. Strong collaboration, communication, and governance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field.
• At least five years of project management experience.
• Experience in a scientific-based industry or association is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Expert Committees and related groups, agendas, briefing materials, notes, and outputs.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication with program unit leads.
• Support hybrid meetings and represent USP when needed.
• Contribute to operations projects, process improvements, and governance activities.
• Draft summaries of USP’s decisions and track action items.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

MS Project

MS Access

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.

Brief Job Overview

This is a non-supervisory position that ensures the continuity of meetings and activities of, and relationships with, USP’s Council of Experts’ (CoE) Expert Committees and related groups. Activities include compendial projects that support program units, expert volunteers, and the development and revision of USP’s standards.

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards.

Additionally, USP’s People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.

The Expert Committee Manager Has The Following Responsibilities

• Manages Expert Committees and their related groups (Expert Panels, Subcommittees, Collaborative Groups, etc.) by developing agendas, disseminating briefing material, tracking action items, taking notes, and meeting outputs (including tracking action items and logging meeting progression).
• Effectively communicates with program unit leads and works cross-functionally to manage and coordinate program-specific projects.
• Coordinates cross-functional support of hybrid meetings for Expert Body and serves as the representative of USP.
• Contributes to Expert Committee Operations projects including process improvements, identifying system gaps and opportunities, and implementing tactics.
• Coordinates documentary and reference standards to new or revised standards from development through ballot preparation cross-functionally within USP. As needed, assists preparation of summaries of USP’s decisions (commentaries) as USP’s official response in collaboration with appropriate staff as needed.
• Contributes to Compendial Operations teams that are integral to the USP standard-setting mission and benefit the USP organization through Call for Candidates or Expert Volunteer Recruitment, CoE meetings, and Stakeholder interactions.
• Demonstrates a high level of adaptability to evolving processes within the role, ensuring seamless transitions and sustained efficiency.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and recognize issues potentially requiring upper management awareness and input.

Who is USP Looking For?

The Successful Candidate Will Have a Demonstrated Understanding Of Our Mission, Commitment To Excellence Through Inclusive And Equitable Behaviors And Practices, Ability To Quickly Build Credibility With Stakeholders, Along With The Following Competencies And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related science and/or certification, with applicable work experience.
• A minimum of five years with a combination of relevant project management skills and/or scientific background.
• Prior experience in a scientific based industry or association.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Excellent project planning and project management skills.
• Ability and desire to work well with a diverse group of employees and customers in a cooperative and friendly manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to draft and edit meeting minutes.
• The ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and team building skills in the management of cross-functional teams.
• Advanced computer competence (MS Office programs, MS Teams, MS Project, MS Access, etc).
• Experience with drafting and editing meeting minutes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None, this is an individual contributor role.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: USD $83,368.00 – $118,800.00 annually.

Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.

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Job Category

Professional Programs

Job Type

Full-Time