Volunteer Opportunities





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Volunteer for the AAPS Scientific Advisory Committee Foresight Subcommittee

Help Identify Trends in Science and How They May Affect AAPS’ Scientific Agenda

The AAPS Scientific Advisory Committee Foresight Subcommittee continually monitors both internal and external scientific developments and trends; assesses both the immediate and long-term impact of those developments and trends on AAPS’ scientific agenda; and advises AAPS’ Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Committee, Scientific Programming Committees, and Communities on the scientific areas on which AAPS should focus its resources and attention to advance the organization.

Members are expected to have:

  • Pharmaceutical scientific expertise
  • Strategic market analysis ability
  • Well-developed networks in their scientific field
  • Scientific review and evaluation experience

AAPS is seeking 8-9 members, including a vice chair.

Requirements: 

  • Membership in AAPS at the time of application and throughout service.
  • Comfort with using Teams, AAPS Communities, and other electronic platforms to meet and exchange information.
  • Members must also be able to convene online or in-person as appropriate to deliberate committee business.
  • Members of the executive leadership of any AAPS Community are excluded because of workload; members of AAPS Community sub-groups may serve.

Submission Deadline: December 15 at 5:00 pm ET

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Volunteer for the AAPS Newsmagazine Editorial Content Committee

Help Develop Articles for the AAPS Newsmagazine

The Editorial Content Committee (ECC) assists in sourcing and assessing relevant scientific, technical, industry, and pharmaceutical business content for the AAPS Newsmagazine. This includes recommending topics, concepts, and themes; recruiting authors; reviewing articles when requested based on a rubric; and recruiting expert reviewers as needed. The committee also provides input on special features and other magazine content. Committee members may contribute articles themselves.

AAPS is seeking a vice chair for the committee who can advance to chair in 2026, and at least two members.

Requirements:

  • Be a member at time of application and throughout your one year of service
  • Belong to at least one AAPS Community
  • Attend an hour-long teleconference each month
  • Occasionally be available to review an article or two, each about 500-1,000 words, within 3-5 days
  • Demonstrate proficiency in a scientific or technical area
  • Willing to encourage others in creating and submitting scientific presentation proposals through your personal networks, social media, and the AAPS Communities
  • Ability to use web-based software, including Microsoft Teams and the AAPS Communities platform

Application deadline: November 21 at midnight.

Read the ECC’s charge (PDF) for more information.

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Applicants will be notified about their status in December.

Volunteer for the 2026 PharmSci 360 Scientific Programming Committee!

AAPS is now seeking volunteers to serve on the 2026 PharmSci 360 Scientific Programming Committee including:

  • 10 Track Leaders
  • 5 Track Chairs
  • 1 Vice Chair who will advance to Chair of committee in 2027

The 2026 PharmSci 360 will take place face-to-face October 25-28, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. All committee members are expected to attend the meeting in person.

The PharmSci 360 Scientific Programming Committee is responsible for planning high-quality scientific content that engages the target audience for the PharmSci 360 meeting. The committee plans all scientific content, including symposia, keynote, and prologue sessions. Additionally, the committee sets the themes that are used by the Abstract Screening Committee and the Rapid Fire Committee.

Tasks

Build a scientific program each year that:

  • Is consistent with the AAPS strategic vision and aligns with other programming across the AAPS calendar
  • Achieves PharmSci 360's programmatic objectives
  • Ensures high standards for presentation
  • Prioritizes attendee experience over other concerns

Committee work peaks in the spring-summer, when track chairs complete selection of sessions; placement of sessions in the programming grid; and recruitment of speakers. However, committee involvement may require attention throughout the meeting as committee members manage speaker engagement.

Read the complete role descriptions:

Submit your application by 11:59pm ET, Tuesday October 28, 2025. Applicants will be notified about their application status in November.

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AAPS Communities

Join a scientific or career-focused AAPS Community leadership team to enhance members' networking, discussions, and knowlegde-sharing.

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AAPS Community Ambassadors

Do you love to talk about your science? Then you should consider volunteering to serve as an AAPS Community Ambassador.


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Develop a Meeting Proposal

Share your meeting idea and AAPS can help you build an exciting event your colleagues want to attend.


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Develop a Webinar

Develop a webinar to deliver the latest information on pharmaceutical science topics without the need for travel.



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Visiting Scientist Program

Visit virtually or in-person with a college to share your knowledge and experiences with students.




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Write for AAPS Newsmagazine

Share a person story for the Members Voices column or a scientific article for a cover story.




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AAPS Mentoring Program

Become a mentor and share your knowledge and advice with a mentee.




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Thank You, Volunteers!

AAPS leadership and staff thank all of AAPS’ volunteers for their amazing contributions in advancing the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health. Because of your support, AAPS members benefit from opportunities to learn, grow, and excel in their careers.