Job Number:
HC-03909
Date Posted:
March 19, 2026
Position Title:
International Advocacy Director
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
Reports To:
Location:
Rockville, MD
Contact:
Salary:
Base Salary Range: USD $153,500.00 – $203,250.00 annually.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
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.Develop and execute USP’s international regulatory policy advocacy strategy with a focus on multi-lateral organizations, coalitions, international regulator platforms and strategic bilaterals.Bachelors degree in medicines regulatory policy, public health, public policy, or relevant area of health care.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute USP’s international regulatory policy advocacy strategy with a focus on multi-lateral organizations, coalitions, international regulator platforms and strategic bilaterals.
• Lead and coordinate USP’s engagements with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and other multi-sectoral, multi-regional bodies.
• Serve as the primary liaison with leading global and multi-lateral organizations relevant to USP’s mission, including the the World Health Organization (WHO) and managing USP’s Non-State Actor (NSA) relationship.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in medicines regulatory policy, public health, public policy, or relevant area of health care.
• Minimum of (10) years of experience in international relations or in public health working internationally.
• At least five (5) years professional experience building relationships with key stakeholders, in an external affairs function in a science-based organization (governmental, industry or NGO/non-profit).
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
