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AAPS Seeks Nine Experienced Scientists to Lead the 2026 NBC Scientific Programming Committee!

 

AAPS will hold the National Biotechnology Conference (NBC) face-to-face in San Diego in May 2026. The NBC’s Scientific Programming Committee (SPC), under the leadership of 2026 Scientific Programming Committee Chair Shuhua Bai will select and develop the event’s scientific program, including the symposia, keynotes, and rapid fires. 

AAPS is now recruiting 1 Vice Chair, 2 Track Chairs, and 6 Track Leaders to complete the committee. Successful applicants will be organized into three-person teams and assigned to a specific track that they will then develop. 

AAPS will determine the specific tracks, and the themes within the tracks, in consultation with committee members late in the summer.

 

Available Positions

AAPS is seeking volunteers for the following positions:

 

POSITION

# OF OPENINGS

QUALIFICATIONS & DUTIES

Vice Chair

This person will serve as Chair for the 2027 Meeting.

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Track Chairs

2 Track Chairs; each oversees a single track.

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Track Leaders

6 Track Leaders (3 per track).

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Requirements & Qualifications Include
  • You must be a member in good standing to apply. Contact [email protected] with questions about your membership.
  • Maintain membership throughout your term of service, which ends after the meeting.
  • Use collaboration platforms to exchange information and participate in the committee, including Microsoft Teams and the AAPS Communities.
  • Attend monthly meetings.
  • Depth of expertise, and preferably influence, in a pharmaceutical discipline relevant to biologics and biotechnology.
  • Knowledge of trends affecting biologics and biotechnology.
  • Awareness of key opinions held by leaders in the field.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Must be willing to:
    • Promote the submission of session topics through personal contacts, social media, and the AAPS Communities.
    • Recruit specific speakers and facilitate the development of key sessions that complete the program.
    • Communicate with organizers throughout program development.
  • Attend the NBC in May 2026 in San Diego.
Time Commitment
Committee members will spend an average of 2-3 hours per month on this project, with periods of more intense and less intense engagement depending on the stage of program development.

Ready to apply?
Submit your application online by 11:59 PM ET on May 30!
All applicants will be notified about their application status in June.

AAPS is now seeking one Vice Chair, two Track Chairs and six Track Leaders to complete the INTERPHEX Scientific Programming Advisory Committee.

 
AAPS is the exclusive authority on scientific focus areas that affect INTERPHEX. The INTERPHEX Scientific Programming Advisory Committee will review and select programming for the event, which takes place each spring in New York City.
 
Qualifications Include
  • Membership in AAPS must be maintained from the time of application through completion of the conference.
  • Depth of expertise, preferably influence, in a track-related pharmaceutical discipline relevant to CMC and Manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of trends affecting track area.
  • Awareness of key opinion leaders.
  • Experience leading and managing committees in AAPS or other associations.
  • Excellent communication, delegation, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
  • Attend INTERPHEX in 2026.
  • Must use web-based software, particularly Microsoft Teams, to interact with the committee and complete tasks.
Tasks Include
  • Identify critical programming for the meeting.
  • Review programming proposals submitted to INTERPHEX and recommend a slate of programs.
  • Ensure a high standard of science.
  • Identify critical programming for the meeting and recommend speakers to present it if needed.
  • Prioritize attendee experience over other concerns.
  • Be Available to AAPS staff by phone or email throughout term of service.
  • Participate in planning meetings, monthly SPAC conference calls, and INTERPHEX.
Read the complete role descriptions:
 
Applications due: 11:59 pm ET, June 6, 2025. 

Apply Now!

Applicants will be notified in late June.

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