Job Category: Expert Volunteer
Requisition Number: VOLUN002410
Who is USP
US Pharmacopeia (USP) is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization that has focused on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines since 1820. We are a public health organization that uses rigorous science and public quality standards setting to protect patient safety and improve global health.
We are committed to building public trust and confidence in drug therapies to enable people to live longer and healthier, and also work to building trust in dietary supplements and food ingredients. Currently, we are working to strengthen the global supply chain so that the medicines people rely on are available when needed and work as expected.
Our Volunteers
USP standards are in a continuous process of review and revision based upon new evidence, emerging public health concerns, and public requests for revision. Input from our volunteers, through our Council of Experts and Expert Committees and Panels, is crucial for maintaining our standards and preserving public trust.
FOCUS AREAS
Antibiotic, Antiviral, and Antimicrobial Drug Substance and Drug Product Monographs:
- This category focuses on creating and updating monographs related to antibiotics, antimicrobials, and antiviral drugs. It includes both drug substances and drug products.
- The committee works on converting microbial assays to high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) assays.
- They collaborate with other Small Molecules and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Expert Committees, the FDA, and stakeholders to address issues related to standard-setting for USP monographs.
Cough, Cold, and Analgesic Drug Substance and Drug Product Monographs:
- This category involves developing and revising monographs for cardiovascular drugs, cough and cold medications, and analgesics.
Gastrointestinal, Renal, Endocrine, and Oncology Drug Substance and Drug Product Monographs:
- The committee focuses on gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, and oncology drugs, both substances and products.
Psychiatric, Psychoactive, Neuromuscular, Radiopharmaceuticals, and
Imaging Drug Substance and Drug Product Monographs:
- This category covers psychiatric drugs, psychoactive substances, neuromuscular agents, radiopharmaceuticals, and imaging drugs.
- Selected general chapters related to radiopharmaceuticals are also considered.
Pulmonary, Aerosol, and Steroids Drug Substance and Drug Product Monographs:
- The committee works on monographs for pulmonary drugs, aerosols, and steroids.
Cardiovascular, Ophthalmology, Otic, Dermatology, and Veterinary Drug Substance and Drug Product Monographs:
- This category includes cardiovascular drugs, ophthalmology medications, otic (ear-related) drugs, dermatology products, and veterinary medicines.
Volunteer Time Requirement
- 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 year
- Teleconferences held as needed for official meetings and working sessions
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