Shannon Black

Shannon Black is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations management within the pharmaceutical and health sectors. Currently serving as Senior Manager of RSP Operations at US Pharmacopeia since September 2014, Shannon has developed significant initiatives, including a reference standard packaging protocol that saved the organization over $700,000 and streamlined pharmaceutical analytical impurities processing by 20%. Previous roles include Lead Scientist in Chemical Emergency Preparedness & Response at the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, where proficiency testing and lab capabilities were significantly enhanced, and Associate Immunologist at Cel Sci Corporation, where standardized protocols were developed for improved lab operations. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Business Administration and an MS in Biotechnology from the University of Maryland Global Campus, demonstrating a strong foundation in both scientific and management principles.