Senior Scientist I, Healthcare Quality & Safety Engagement

Company: United States Pharmacopeia
Location: Rockville
Posted on: July 16, 2025

Job Description:

Description Who is USP? The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the worlds 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 mindsregardless of backgroundto 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 This is a scientific individual contributor position that will be part of the Healthcare, Quality & Safety (HQS) Center of Excellence under the direction of the Director of Engagement and Program Solutions. This role will be responsible for contributing to the engagement efforts to current and prospective stakeholders of HQS standards and solutions. This includes partnership and collaboration with documentary scientists in the Healthcare Quality and Safety team, and cross-functional teams to identify stakeholders that value HQS solutions and engage them through various channels including newsletters, teleconferences, stakeholder conferences, targeted web marketing, direct engagement, and more. 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, USPs 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 Senior Scientist I, Healthcare Quality & Safety Engagement has the following responsibilities: Assist in the planning, creating, and executing of business cases around HQS solutions. Identify opportunities for engaging external stakeholders on current and future HQS related standards and solutions. Develop supporting materials that support HQS external engagements through informational material (e.g. webinars, white papers, infographics, presentations, etc.). Support engagement activities around the standard setting process of the four HQS expert committees (Personalized Medicine, Healthcare Information & Technology, Healthcare Safety, Quality, and Nomenclature and Compounding). Participate in the development and implementation of stakeholder engagements on standards and solutions such as open stakeholder forums, workshops, roundtable discussions, trainings and other continuous education events and offerings. Lead interactions with potential consumers and collection of feedback from USP customers, attendees, and users to assess needs and align with product opportunities. Coordinate engagement and exhibits at conferences for HQS team. 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: Degree in pharmacy or science or relevant field with relevant experience working in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or consumer products industry. Minimum of 3 years of marketing and/or business experience. Additional Desired Preferences Demonstrates ability to analyze market trends, campaign performance, and consumer behavior to make data-driven decisions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates innovative thinking to develop unique ways to reach the consumer. o Demonstrates proficiency in social media and digital tools and platforms. o Demonstrates strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Understanding of USP standards-setting processes and compendial terminology. o Knowledge of global pharmaceutical and healthcare industries and related trade associations. o Knowledge of USP standards related to healthcare practitioner workflow. Able to operate independently where appropriate yet understand when to escalate issues and how to establish effective working relationships in a team setting. Experience in hospital-based or community pharmacy with knowledge of CPOE platforms and pharmacy automation. Understanding and knowledge of organizational development within the context of non-profits. Operates collaboratively at all levels of the organization in a highly technical environment. Well-developed organizational, interpersonal communications, negotiation, writing, attention to detail, and strong listening skills. Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 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 $113,000.00 $147,500.00 annually. Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidates 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category Chemistry & Scientific Standards Job Type Full-Time

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