Senior Strategic Projects Manager

Description

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health.

This role serves as a key driver of strategic initiatives within the International Government & Regulatory Affairs department, leading project management efforts across high-priority programs and ensuring effective tracking of goals, timelines, and resources. The Senior Strategic Projects Manager is responsible for strengthening how the organization communicates its impact, while also managing a flagship program that expands access to USP standards and training for international regulatory partners.

The position provides strategic and analytical support for engagements with key stakeholders, translating complex information into clear, actionable insights. In addition, the role partners closely with the EVP of Global External Affairs, providing both strategic and operational support to advance organizational priorities.

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards.

Additionally, USP’s People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.

The Senior Strategic Projects Manager has the following responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee project management for key strategic initiatives within the International Government & Regulatory Affairs department, including development and tracking of KPIs, timelines, and resource allocation. Most of these initiatives will be executed in locations outside of the US.
• Manage the operations of an executive level internal international advisory group.
• Oversee the development and dissemination of clear, concise project updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and enhance the Preferential Access for Regulators program, expanding access to USP quality standards and training materials for eligible regulatory authorities.
• Provide strategic and subject-matter support for USP’s engagements with key stakeholders and collaborators, including conducting research, coordinating with internal experts, and developing briefing materials.
• Provide direct strategic and operational support to the EVP of Global External Affairs (approximately 25% of role) on priority projects.

The Successful Candidate Will Have a Demonstrated Understanding Of Our Mission, Commitment To Excellence Through Inclusive And Equitable Behaviors And Practices, Ability To Quickly Build Credibility With Stakeholders, Along With The Following Competencies And Experience

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