Pharma API & Supply Chain Advisor

USP Brand; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

USP in Rockville, MD seeks a Technical Advisor with a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (or M.Sc. with API/fine chemical experience) to evaluate manufacturing processes, analyze supply chains, and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations for essential medicines.

This fixed-term, two-year role emphasizes scientific writing, data synthesis, and collaboration with chemists and data scientists to deliver high-quality technical deliverables on schedule.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 2+ years of industrial API/fine chemicals experience or M.Sc. with 5+ years in API/fine chemicals.
• Strong scientific writing experience and ability to synthesize evidence into technical assessments.
• Experience performing literature/database reviews related to pharmaceutical manufacturing and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical-process technoeconomic analyses to identify cost drivers and supply risks.
• Develop evidence-based technical assessments, risk profiles, and recommendations.
• Plan and deliver technical workstreams within scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with chemists, data scientists, and stakeholders to integrate findings into risk assessments and implementation plans.
• Prepare SOPs, protocols, and project documentation.

Skills

Pharma/chemistry writing

Independent literature reviews

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Project planning

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry

Job description

USP in Rockville, MD seeks a Technical Advisor with a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (or M.Sc. with API/fine chemical experience) to evaluate manufacturing processes, analyze supply chains, and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations for essential medicines.

This fixed-term, two-year role emphasizes scientific writing, data synthesis, and collaboration with chemists and data scientists to deliver high-quality technical deliverables on schedule.