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Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities 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 1,300 hard-working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create, the partnerships we build, and the conversations we foster, we affirm the value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work—an environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity, and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Brief Job Overview

The Scientific Technical Writer I position is responsible for collaborating with USP Scientific Staff and Expert Volunteers for the overall development of high-quality scientific and technical materials. The Scientific Technical Writer I will interface with the other Scientific Technical Writers, Scientific Liaisons, other internal groups, and external groups, including Expert Committees and authors, to ensure the accurate and timely completion, review, and delivery of scientific and technical materials.

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

In this role at USP, you contribute to USP's public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.

The Scientific Technical Writer I has the following responsibilities:

• Provides notetaking support for the Council of Experts’ official and working meetings by writing meeting minutes and notes.

• Performs proofreading, copyediting, and substantive editing of scientific and technical content with a focus on substantive editing for clarity and accuracy, as well as copyediting for style and grammar.

• Edits manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and other publications related to USP Science.

• Performs QC of content, which includes ensuring that references, grammar, spelling, and formatting are correct.

• Ensures that USP written content and materials adhere to the correct style, as set forth in the General Chapter and Stimuli Article Style Guide, USP Minutes Style Guide, and related resources, e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, ACS, and AMA.

• Ensures a consistent style of presentation of USP content to maintain quality and ease of review.

• Collaborates in the development of guidelines and formats for different types of documents as requested.

• Ensures that content meets customer needs and specifications and adheres to quality standards for graphics, format, style, and delivery.

• Establishes strong working relationships with USP Staff and Expert Volunteers; communicates effectively and professionally with industry stakeholders, government liaisons, FDA, and other regulatory staff.

• Science Division collaboration:

o Supports cross-divisional process improvements for Standards development.

o Provides technical and editorial support to scientific staff as needed.

o Contributes to presentations on publications, scientific topics, and feedback as needed.

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

• Participates in special projects when requested.

• Performs all other job duties as requested or assigned.

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 in a scientific field, English, communications, journalism, or technical writing.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a scientific or technical writer.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with notetaking.

• Mastery of the English language, with a comprehensive understanding and correct use of English grammar.

• Strong writing and editing skills.

• Ability to identify and summarize key points from highly complex presentations and discussions.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment (onsite and remote).

• Outstanding written communication skills.

• Knowledge of researching, writing, editing, and reviewing scientific and technical documents.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and scientific research concepts and understanding of scientific data analysis.

• Highly detail oriented, paying close attention to accuracy, consistency, and clarity of the written information.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a timely manner.

• Proficient in Window OS and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to adapt style and content for different target audiences.

• Ability to work cross-functionally, collaborate, negotiate with, and influence peers at all levels of the organization.

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 $65,000.00 - $81,000.00 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Category Professional Programs

Job Type Full-Time