What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Government and Regulatory Affairs Policy Analyst position at United States Pharmacopeia?
Who is USP?
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities 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 hard-working 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 work-an 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
The Policy Analyst, International Government and Regulatory Affairs (IGRA) is an integral position within a global team of public policy and regulatory affairs experts. The candidate will play an active role in the development of evidence-based policy positions to advance USP's mission and impact. A specific focus of this role is to identify and integrate international perspectives into USP's policy priorities and positions. Examples of policy areas include, but are not limited to, the integrity of the global medicines supply chain, addressing sub-standard and falsified medicines, and ensuring quality throughout the life cycle of medicines. The content generated by the Policy Analyst will be utilized in dialogues with policy makers and influencers. It will be delivered in multiple platforms including policy forums, whitepapers and various communications channels.
This is an individual contributor role that will report to the VP, International Government & Regulatory Affairs. The role is also as an integral member of a regulatory and public policy development team and will work collaboratively with colleagues across USP's global organization. Essential skills include the ability to synthesize and clearly communicate - including in writing - complex policy issues to a variety of audiences, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and geographies.
How will YOU create impact here at USP?
In this role at USP, you contribute to USP's public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, 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 Policy Analyst, International Government and Regulatory Affairs (IGRA) has the following responsibilities :
- Actively contribute to USP's thought leadership by researching, developing and writing evidence-based and science-led policy positions relevant to USP's mission. Examples of focus areas include ensuring the quality of medicines across the life cycle and integrity of supply chain.
Specific focus is on collecting and synthesizing international perspectives on existing and evolving policy positions related to USP's mission. This involves an understanding of the diversity of healthcare systems across the globe, as well as the interplay between US and ex-US policy.
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 :
Additional Desired Preferences
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
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 $83,500.00 - $106,250.00 annually.
Target Annual Bonus : 10% Varies based on level of role.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate's 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
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $83,500 - $106,250
