International Public Policy, Advocacy, & Engagement Manager

Who is USP

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the worlds 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 1300 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.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific mindsregardless of backgroundto contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Brief Job Overview

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This is a non- supervisory professional position responsible for developing reviewing program management activities in the area of external affairs including government & stake holder relations communication support and other relevant activities for USP. The incumbent in this role will be involved in strategic program development and engagement of stakeholders to advance USPs mission and strategic goals in the region.

How will YOU create impact here at USP

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 USPs 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 Manager- International Public Policy Advocacy & Engagement has the following responsibilities:

Stakeholder & Government Relations:

• Continuous monitoring of regional regulatory and public health updates/priorities align with USPs mission priorities and executing engagement plans with broader stakeholder groups.
• Explore opportunities to grow USPs relationship with stakeholders. Develop an engagement plan for key stakeholders and support the Associate Director in executing the strategy and conducting meetings and maintaining the record of relationships.
• Identify communicate and maintain contacts of office bearers & other key personnel of Stakeholder Organizations . Support the Associate Director International Public policy Advocacy and Engagement to develop and manage work plans related to Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).
• Work with internal strategic program unit teams (PUTs) to understand their priorities and requirements of stakeholder and communication support.
• Monitor for events of interest for USP and look for opportunities for co-sponsoring the events.
• Setting up meetings with potential stakeholders regulators and other relevant departments in identified states and central government after the meetings to ensure continuous engagement of such organizations with USP at the official level.

Public Policy and Advocacy:

• Contribute to generating evidence to policy advocacy for public health and patient safety
• Involve in developing an international public policy strategy including active monitoring of key policy developments around the quality of medicines and food including engagement with relevant policymakers
• Provide the organization with insight into government policy priorities related to medicines access and quality and other applied programs

Communication Support:

• Identify and support the development of communication programs and campaigns that are strategically aligned to specific policy and advocacy priorities
• Planning and Execution of policy and advocacy related communication strategy for the organization
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify and capture new initiatives and announcements
• Work with associate director in engaging with an external PR agency as required
• Manage and organize content developed by a PR agency for leadership blogs organizations website internal mailers internal and external newsletters marketing collaterals company initiatives and business and employee success stories
• Coordinate with the internal design team to request follow up and deliver collaterals for various projects
• Act as a backup for associate director on convening stakeholder meetings hosting attending queries related to messaging and communication including social media posts.

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:

• Masters in public health/ Pharmacy / Regulatory & public policy/ patient safety or similar clinical background
• Minimum of 8-10 years for the manager of the experience in external affairs function in pharma medical or health care field is desired.
• The candidate should have good written and communication skills in the English language.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Additional qualifications in public relations/ corporate communications will be an advantage.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in international NGOs in the pharmaceutical space.
• Knowledge of food and drug regulatory and policy environment in India
• Ability to search and interpret medical and food regulations and policies in India
• Possess an understanding and knowledge of program management function
• Has experience in external stakeholder relations.
• Has the experience to use online tools to search for data and also analyze and interpret it.
• Has the ability to develop presentations for relevant forums.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Operate collaboratively at all levels of the organization in a highly technical environment.
• Has knowledge of using Microsoft office
• Strong written and communication skills for drafting business letters
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None this is an individual contributor role.

Benefits

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

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 specificwritten agreement with USP.

Required Experience:

Manager