Senior Technical Director, Quality Assurance Systems Strengthening

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 talented professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

Brief Job Overview

[This opportunity is contingent upon award]

USP is recruiting for a Rockville-based senior leadership position, responsible for setting and deploying the technical strategy for a global, donor-funded program, focused on advancing access to quality medical products and strengthening supply chain resilience through the provision of technical assistance and policy and planning support to governments, regional and continental bodies, manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and quality control laboratories in lower and middle-income countries (LMICs). This position, which is contingent on award, would be responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic direction to a global team of regulatory, quality assurance and other pharmaceutical supply chain professionals. 

 

Who USP is Looking For?

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:

• Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, MD) in Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences, Public Health, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or a related field, including at least 4 years experience in a global role. 
• The successful applicant will possess demonstrated thought leadership in pharmaceutical systems, through a track record of publications and speaking engagements. 
• Experience working in lower middle income countries is highly desirable as is experience with delivering programs funded by international development.