Senior Technical Manager ( Fixed Term)

Company: United States Pharmacopeia
Location: Rockville
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description 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 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. 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 The Senior Technical Manager will support the Director, MCH Market Access and Systems Strengthening on a donor-funded project that aims to increase access to quality assured medicines. The Senior Technical Manager will assist in designing and managing activities related to demand generation and strengthening supply chain management related to maternal health medicines. The Senior Technical Manager will also support activities in Latin America. This is a Fixed Term position with an end date of 06/30/2029 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 Senior Technical Manager has the following responsibilities: With the Director of MCH market access and systems strengthening, design and implement activities related to demand generation, procurement and supply chain management. Provide technical support to country teams. Engage with key stakeholders to raise awareness of project activities and progress and identify opportunities for synergy. Hire and supervise consultants and sub-grantees as relevant. Document project progress and prepare donor reports. Representing the project in external meetings or workshops. Support implementation of activities in Latin America. Engage in other project activities as requested. 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 degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Public Health or related field. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the field of global public health related to medical products. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working on donor-funded projects. Experience in working in LMICs, preferably in Africa and Latin America. Good communication skills (oral and written). Fluency in Spanish. Additional Desired Preferences Experience in working with the Pan American Health Organization. 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. Compensation Base Salary Range: USD $123,400.00 156,550.00 annually. Target Annual Bonus: % 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 job-related 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category Technical Programs Job Type Full-Time

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