Scientific Affairs Manager

US Pharmacopeia

Scientific Affairs Manager at USP contributing to public health through scientific standards and regional engagement. Strengthening visibility and collaboration with stakeholders in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Maryland, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,700 - $146,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific guidance on the application and adoption of USP–NF monographs, general chapters, and compendial analytical methods
Advice on the selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of USP Reference Standards
Provide support and technical input to stakeholders on impurity profiling
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with industry, regulators, academia, and scientific associations
Monitor evolving scientific and regulatory trends across pharmaceutical R&D
Collaborate cross functionally with science, marketing, regulatory, and strategic customer development teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree with 6-8 years, or Ph.D. with 4–6 years of experience in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical development, quality, regulatory science, or analytical sciences
Knowledge of various analytical testing procedures and methodologies, and regulatory knowledge (FDA, ICH, etc.) for approval of bio-/pharmaceutical products
Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical analytical sciences, with strong working knowledge of USP–NF compendial standards, analytical methods, and reference standards
Strong understanding of impurity control strategies
Proficiency in English is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-paid time off
comprehensive healthcare options
retirement savings

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Hard Skills & Tools

analytical methodsUSP–NF compendial standardsimpurity profilinganalytical testing proceduresregulatory knowledgepharmaceutical analytical sciencesimpurity control strategiesbiopharmaceutical developmentquality scienceregulatory science

Soft Skills

collaborative relationshipsstakeholder supportcross-functional collaborationscientific guidanceadvisory skills