Food Ingredients Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicines - Admission Evaluation
United States Pharmacopeia, Baltimore, MD, United States
Food Ingredients Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicines - Admission Evaluation & Labeling Member
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP’s fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.
Who are our Expert Volunteers?
A hallmark of USP’s standards is that they are determined by independent scientific experts. USP Expert Volunteers are selected based on their individual expertise and experience and use their best personal, professional, and scientific judgment to work collaboratively on setting standards. USP Expert Volunteers must agree to disclose conflicts of interest and to uphold standards of conduct that preserve the integrity of the standard setting process.
Responsibilities
Participates in meetings (reads briefing materials, attends meetings, reviews minutes and notes, etc.) and notifies USP staff of conflicts of interest
Approves USP standards through balloting and voting (USP–NF, Reference Standards)
Commits to understanding of USP’s Mission
Advocates for and represents USP and its future
Handles confidential information properly
Considers regulatory framework
Challenges constructively
Commits time and effort to participate in EC activities
Disposes of any confidential materials at the conclusion of service
Focus Area Dietary Supplements Admission Evaluation & Labeling
Evaluation of safety based on human data (clinical studies and adverse events), toxicological data (in vivo/animal studies and in vitro studies), review of adverse event databases, and potential interactions for a variety of dietary ingredients including plants, plant extracts, probiotics, proteins, amino acids, oils, and others to determine their admissibility into USP compendia.
Key Issues/Goals Dietary Supplements Admission Evaluation & Labeling (DSAEL) evaluation of dietary ingredients and safety signals that may arise; Revising the approach to conducting safety evaluations. Dissemination of DSAEL activities through presentations at professional meetings and peer‑reviewed scientific literature.
Required Qualifications / Technical The successful candidate would benefit from expertise in the following areas:
Pharmacognosy
Nomenclature and labeling
Evidence‑based toxicology reviewing
Regulatory risk assessment
Required Qualifications / Soft Skills Proven track record of effective leadership within the pharmaceutical/food/dietary supplement & herbal medicines industry or related fields, demonstrating the ability to guide and inspire diverse teams towards achieving common objectives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for fostering collaboration, facilitating discussions, and building consensus among committee members.
Experience in strategic planning and decision‑making, with the capability to navigate complex challenges and drive initiatives aligned with USP’s mission and goals.
Commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism, serving as a role model for ethical conduct and accountability within the committee and broader community.
Ability to represent the committee’s interests and perspectives within USP’s governance structure, advocating for the adoption of evidence‑based standards and best practices.
Capacity to effectively manage time and resources, ensuring the efficient operation of the committee and timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.
Dedication to ongoing learning and professional development, staying abreast of relevant industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies to inform the committee’s work and recommendations.
Additional Desired Qualifications Dietary Supplements Admission Evaluation & Labeling: Clinical research experience utilizing herbal medicines and dietary supplements
Must be able to contribute average of 3.5 hours per week with some variation
Meetings: 1 to 2 face‑to‑face official meetings per fiscal year
Teleconferences held as needed for official meetings and working sessions
Travel Requirement Must be able to attend two (2) in‑person collaborative meeting at USP Headquarters in Maryland, US, Brazil, China, or India per fiscal year; minimum of 3 in‑person attendance per 5‑year cycle
While USP operates primarily in English, our Expert Volunteers come from all over the world and speak multiple languages. While most LIVE business meetings are conducted in English, much of the work for the Expert Scientist includes reading, reviewing, and writing in Technical English. Proficiency in written English is required. Effective verbal communication may be facilitated by technology and written pre‑read materials. Encourage application even if English is not the native spoken language but are proficient in reading and writing in Technical English. For more information on English Proficiency requirements, please refer to this link .
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who are our Expert Volunteers?
A hallmark of USP’s standards is that they are determined by independent scientific experts. USP Expert Volunteers are selected based on their individual expertise and experience and use their best personal, professional, and scientific judgment to work collaboratively on setting standards. USP Expert Volunteers must agree to disclose conflicts of interest and to uphold standards of conduct that preserve the integrity of the standard setting process.
Responsibilities
Participates in meetings (reads briefing materials, attends meetings, reviews minutes and notes, etc.) and notifies USP staff of conflicts of interest
Approves USP standards through balloting and voting (USP–NF, Reference Standards)
Commits to understanding of USP’s Mission
Advocates for and represents USP and its future
Handles confidential information properly
Considers regulatory framework
Challenges constructively
Commits time and effort to participate in EC activities
Disposes of any confidential materials at the conclusion of service
Focus Area Dietary Supplements Admission Evaluation & Labeling
Evaluation of safety based on human data (clinical studies and adverse events), toxicological data (in vivo/animal studies and in vitro studies), review of adverse event databases, and potential interactions for a variety of dietary ingredients including plants, plant extracts, probiotics, proteins, amino acids, oils, and others to determine their admissibility into USP compendia.
Key Issues/Goals Dietary Supplements Admission Evaluation & Labeling (DSAEL) evaluation of dietary ingredients and safety signals that may arise; Revising the approach to conducting safety evaluations. Dissemination of DSAEL activities through presentations at professional meetings and peer‑reviewed scientific literature.
Required Qualifications / Technical The successful candidate would benefit from expertise in the following areas:
Pharmacognosy
Nomenclature and labeling
Evidence‑based toxicology reviewing
Regulatory risk assessment
Required Qualifications / Soft Skills Proven track record of effective leadership within the pharmaceutical/food/dietary supplement & herbal medicines industry or related fields, demonstrating the ability to guide and inspire diverse teams towards achieving common objectives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for fostering collaboration, facilitating discussions, and building consensus among committee members.
Experience in strategic planning and decision‑making, with the capability to navigate complex challenges and drive initiatives aligned with USP’s mission and goals.
Commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism, serving as a role model for ethical conduct and accountability within the committee and broader community.
Ability to represent the committee’s interests and perspectives within USP’s governance structure, advocating for the adoption of evidence‑based standards and best practices.
Capacity to effectively manage time and resources, ensuring the efficient operation of the committee and timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.
Dedication to ongoing learning and professional development, staying abreast of relevant industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies to inform the committee’s work and recommendations.
Additional Desired Qualifications Dietary Supplements Admission Evaluation & Labeling: Clinical research experience utilizing herbal medicines and dietary supplements
Must be able to contribute average of 3.5 hours per week with some variation
Meetings: 1 to 2 face‑to‑face official meetings per fiscal year
Teleconferences held as needed for official meetings and working sessions
Travel Requirement Must be able to attend two (2) in‑person collaborative meeting at USP Headquarters in Maryland, US, Brazil, China, or India per fiscal year; minimum of 3 in‑person attendance per 5‑year cycle
While USP operates primarily in English, our Expert Volunteers come from all over the world and speak multiple languages. While most LIVE business meetings are conducted in English, much of the work for the Expert Scientist includes reading, reviewing, and writing in Technical English. Proficiency in written English is required. Effective verbal communication may be facilitated by technology and written pre‑read materials. Encourage application even if English is not the native spoken language but are proficient in reading and writing in Technical English. For more information on English Proficiency requirements, please refer to this link .
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 notice from the Department of Labor.
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