Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Science & Technology Subject Matter Expert - AI
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About the role
Help Shape the Future of AI in Pharmaceutical
What if your expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process optimization, technology transfer, and Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) could help artificial intelligence better understand pharmaceutical production processes, operational excellence, and manufacturing best practices?
At Volga Partners, we're connecting experienced pharmaceutical professionals with opportunities to contribute to the development and evaluation of advanced AI models.
We're seeking experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and MSAT professionals who can apply their manufacturing expertise, technical judgment, and industry knowledge to evaluate AI-generated pharmaceutical content.
Your pharmaceutical expertise is what matters. AI experience is a plus, not a requirement.
Important Note:This is a freelance, task-based role designed for those seeking supplemental income. It’s essential to understand the nature of freelance work - tasks will be assigned as they become available, and work may be irregular or intermittent.
The Opportunity
As a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Subject Matter Expert (SME), you'll serve as a subject matter evaluator, helping assess the quality, accuracy, completeness, and scientific validity of Pharmaceutical AI-generated content.
You'll analyze manufacturing, process engineering, technology transfer, operational excellence, facility operations, and quality-related scenarios, identify errors or unsupported conclusions, and provide expert feedback grounded in pharmaceutical manufacturing principles, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
Your contributions will help improve how AI systems understand and respond to complex pharmaceutical and biotechnology challenges.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate AI-generated pharmaceutical content: Assess scientific, technical, and regulatory responses for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Review scientific and regulatory information: Examine content related to quality systems, manufacturing, validation, submissions, development, and compliance activities.
- Analyze technical reasoning: Determine whether AI-generated conclusions are supported by relevant scientific principles, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
- Identify errors and inconsistencies: Recognize unsupported claims, technical inaccuracies, missing context, and flawed reasoning.
- Validate information: Reference relevant FDA requirements, GMP regulations, ICH guidelines, and accepted pharmaceutical industry practices.
- Provide expert feedback: Clearly explain findings, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend technically accurate corrections.
- Support AI quality improvement: Apply project-specific evaluation criteria, scoring guidelines, and quality standards.
- Complete independent evaluations: Use designated online platforms to complete assignments accurately and within established project timelines.
Apply Your Industry Expertise in a New Way
Use the knowledge you've developed throughout your pharmaceutical or biotechnology career to contribute to advanced AI technologies.
Help Improve Scientific Accuracy
Your evaluations will help strengthen the quality and reliability of AI-generated pharmaceutical and regulatory information.
Work Remotely
Participate in project-based assignments from an eligible location, with flexibility based on project needs and availability.
Explore the Future of Pharmaceutical Technology
Gain experience contributing to AI evaluation initiatives while applying your existing scientific and regulatory expertise.
No AI Background Required
We're looking for professionals who can recognize accurate scientific reasoning, identify errors, and communicate expert assessments with clarity.
Compensation
Volga Partners offers project-based hourly compensation based on specialization, relevant experience, professional qualifications, geographic location, and assignment requirements.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Subject Matter Expert (SME): $25-$50 USD/hour
Compensation may vary based on experience level, area of expertise, and task complexity.
Project Details
- Engagement Type: Project-based independent contractor
- Work Arrangement: Remote
- Primary Location: United States preferred
- Additional Markets: Professionals outside the United States may be considered if they possess substantial U.S. pharmaceutical industry experience
- Schedule: Variable and assignment-based
- Project Type: Pharmaceutical AI content evaluation
- Project Duration: Based on project requirements and assignment availability
- Selection Process: Qualified candidates may be required to complete screening questions and evaluation exercises prior to project selection
Specific assignments, schedules, workloads, and project dates will be communicated as they are confirmed. Hours and future assignments are not guaranteed.
Bring Your Pharmaceutical Expertise to the Future of AI
If you're an experienced pharmaceutical or biotechnology professional who enjoys analyzing complex scientific information, applying regulatory and technical expertise, and contributing to innovative technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Volga Partners and help shape the next generation of pharmaceutical AI.
Apply today to be considered for upcoming project opportunities.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and MSAT professionals who bring practical industry expertise and are comfortable reviewing technical information, exercising independent judgment, and clearly explaining their conclusions.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT), Technical Operations, Process Engineering, Production Support, or related pharmaceutical functions
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in GMP-regulated environments
- Experience with process monitoring, process optimization, manufacturing investigations, or technical operations support
- Understanding of pharmaceutical production processes and manufacturing controls
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP requirements, and relevant ICH guidelines
- Experience reviewing manufacturing documentation, batch records, process performance data, or technical reports
- Ability to critically evaluate technical and regulatory information
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written English communication skills
- Ability to work independently and follow detailed review instructions
- Comfortable working within a task-based freelance engagement model
We encourage applications from professionals with backgrounds such as
- PharmD, MS, MBA, PhD, or other advanced scientific credentials
- Experience supporting technology transfer from development to commercial manufacturing
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing deviations and process issues
- Experience with process characterization, process validation, and continued process verification
- Experience supporting sterile, biologic, vaccine, or oral solid dosage manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Experience collaborating with Quality Assurance, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams
- Experience interpreting process performance metrics and manufacturing trends
- Experience with technical writing, investigation reports, or manufacturing documentation review
- Technical writing or document review experience
- Familiarity with AI evaluation, data annotation, or quality review activities
Experience with AI model evaluation, large language models (LLMs), research, or structured quality assessments is beneficial but not required.
Where you can work
This role is 100% remote, for applicants located in United States.
From Volga Partners's job posting, checked 30 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details, CV and LinkedIn, then 26 questions (2 written).
- 1.HeadlineShort answer · optional
- 2.EducationShort answer · optional
- 3.ExperienceShort answer · optional
- 4.SummaryWritten answer · optional
- 5.Are you currently based in the United States?Yes or no
- 6.Are you authorized to work in the United States?Yes or no
- 7.If yes, which state are you currently residing?Short answer
- 8.How many years of professional experience do you have in the regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry?Pick any: 6587012 · 6587013 · 6587014 · 6587015
- 9.Which pharmaceutical specialties match your professional experience?Pick any (9 options)
- 10.Which settings account for your relevant professional experience?Pick any (9 options)
- 11.What is your highest completed qualification relevant to this role?Pick any: 6587034 · 6587035 · 6587036 · 6587037 · 6587038 · 6587039
- 12.Employment supporting U.S. pharmaceutical / biotechnology operationsPick any: 6587040 · 6587041 · 6587042 · 6587043 · 6587044 · 6587045
- 13.Have you previously evaluated AI-generated medical content, participated in medical AI training, or performed structured clinical quality reviews?Pick any: 6587046 · 6587047 · 6587048 · 6587049
- 14.Which standards have you applied in your professional work?Pick any (8 options)
- 15.Where will you be physically located while performing this project?Pick any: 6587058 · 6587059
- 16.If outside Unites States, provide which country.Short answer
- 17.Can you complete selection and onboarding steps and be available for potential participation beginning Monday, October 26, 2026?Pick one: 6587060 · 6587061 · 6587062 · 6587063
- 18.Which days can you regularly accept on-call assignments?Pick any (7 options)
- 19.How many hours per week could you make available if assignments are offered?Pick any: 6587071 · 6587072 · 6587073 · 6587074 · 6587075
- 20.What hourly rate in USD would you accept for this content evaluation scope?Pick any: 6587076 · 6587077 · 6587078 · 6587079 · 6587080
- 21.Which relevant review activities have you performed? Select All That ApplyPick any (7 options)
- 22.List your ongoing working windows and time zone. Include any scheduling restrictions.Written answer
- 23.Are you comfortable evaluating AI-generated medical responses, identifying inaccuracies, and providing structured written feedback in English?Yes or no
- 24.Must understand and accept that this is a task-based, freelance role. [Task-Based Project Scope] This is a freelance, task-based role designed for those seeking supplemental income. It’s essential to understand the nature of freelance work-Yes or no
- 25.Do you understand this is an on-call freelance project, with assignments subject to confirmation and task availability rather than guaranteed weekly hours?Yes or no
- 26.Are you willing to work remotely as a project-based independent contractor, with hours and assignments varying according to project requirements?Yes or no
From Volga Partners's apply page, checked 30 Oct 2026.
About Volga Partners
An AI data company that hires on-call subject-matter experts and language reviewers for AI evaluation projects; US expert roles pay $35 to $60 an hour, healthcare students and trainees $15 to $35 (its postings, 27 Oct 2026).
How it pays: Not stated beyond the hourly rate; US expert roles are 1099 independent contracts, and a shortlisted candidate completes a trial task that is paid only if it meets the standard.
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