Counsel

Who is USP

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the worlds top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines dietary supplements and food ingredients. USPs fundamental belief that Equity Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1300 hardworking professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

At USP we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create the partnerships we build and the conversations we foster we affirm the value of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our workan environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of but not limited to race ethnicity physical and mental abilities education religion gender identity and expression life experience sexual orientation country of origin regional differences work experience and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Brief Job Overview

This position advises on a variety of legal matters relating to USPs standards and their intersection with related business operations and other matters affecting the organization both in the United States and globally. The incumbent is expected to have the judgment maturity and skill to act with broad discretion in performing the responsibilities of the role. This role is ideal for an attorney with direct client contact experience that can successfully navigate complex legal issues to get things done quickly and efficiently in a practical and pragmatic fashion for a forwardthinking agile and globalfocused organization. The incumbent will be responsible for performing legal work associated with projects throughout their entire life cycle from inception to completion. The Counsel will also have exposure to and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of legal matters affecting the organization.

How will YOU create impact here at USP

In this role at USP you contribute to USPs public health mission of increasing equitable access to highquality safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition as part of our commitment to our employees Global People and Culture in partnership with the Equity Office regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.

The Counsel has the following responsibilities:

Provides legal and policy support to USP.
Is able to apply principles of administrative law to USP procedures in general and to USPs standards development process in particular.
Advises on the intersection of US federal and state food and drug law with USPs standards including for example requirements related to prescription and OTC compounding requirements dietary supplements and conventional foods etc.
Advises on the impact of USP standards on global food and drug requirements.
Advises on issues related to intellectual property law including patent and trademark law.
Synthesizes solutions to novel questions intersecting USPs standards and USPs business operations assessing risk and developing efficient strategies to mitigate it while propelling the organization forward.
Provides organizational support through an indepth understanding of USP rules procedures and policies related to USPs governance and standards development.
Interprets existing policies and drafts new policies and rules related to USPs governance and standards development.
Works collaboratively and cooperatively with crossfunctional teams in the United States and globally.
Assists with implementing USP rule and policies in a practical and timely manner; conducts training as appropriate.
Liaises as appropriate with key internal and external legal regulatory and other stakeholders.
Develops a thorough understanding of and familiarity with USP its people products markets facilities customers and competitors and risk profile in order to identify trends and formulate structures and strategies accordingly.
Establishes rapport and a collegial working relationship with management and staff at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of inhouse legal counsel.
Performs special assignments or projects without significant supervision.

Who is USP 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:

Possess a law degree from an accredited law school and admittance to at least one state bar.
Have at least five 5 years of demonstrated relevant legal experience with a preference for some experience as inhouse counsel.

Additional Desired Preferences

Operates independently and collaboratively at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to write clearly and concisely.
Possesses strong oral communications skills.
Able to recognize evaluate and offer mitigation alternatives to address risks and help accomplish organizational goals.
Able to foster trust both externally and internally.
Able to move a project from inception to completion.
Able to juggle multiple clients/projects simultaneously.
Proven innovative problemsolving prioritization and planning/decision making skills.
Strong analytical organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrates flexibility open mindedness and adaptability to a rapidly changing environment.
Sophisticated range of both written and verbal communication and presentation skills appropriate to the target audience including PowerPoint skills.
Exercises good judgment in a crisis; remains objective and action oriented.
Ability to recognize and focus on opportunities that simplify and standardize processes as well maintain and/or improve policy and process compliance.
Accountable; delivers creative valueadded results through superior . Ability to interact with and influence different partners (local or remote).
Active listener seeks to understand. Embraces creativity and innovative ways of working.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a matrix organization and achieve objectives both within and outside of direct reporting lines.
Ability to work effectively with multiple levels within the organization.
Sensitive to cultural and national diversities and is able to create empathy influence and motivate in a multicultural environment.
Ensures business partners deliver quality work in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From companypaid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial wellbeing is protected.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: USD $121000.00 $153500.00 annually.
Target Annual Bonus: 13 Varies based on level of role.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidates skill set experience qualifications equity and other jobrelated reasons.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.