Vice President, Small Molecules

Location: Rockville
Posted on: June 23, 2025

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 Vice President (VP), Small Molecules, is responsible for developing and executing the small molecule strategy for documentary standards, including all aspects of new monograph development and revision, monograph modernization, and the USP-NF. The incumbent heads a department in Documentary Standards and Compendial Policy, serves as a co-lead for the Small Molecules Program Unit Team (PUT), and leads a team of direct and matrixed reports. In addition, the VP leads and develops his/her staff through mentoring and coaching to cultivate future science leaders. The VP will also serve as a member of the DSCP leadership team and the Global Leadership Team. 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 Vice President, Small Molecules has the following responsibilities: Continue to expand the small molecule portfolio of documentary standards and solutions including the monograph development process to support the USP-NF. Leads a department responsible for the development of new monographs, revisions of monographs, accelerated revisions, monograph redesign, and other tasks related to monograph development. Develops the annual budget for revenue, expenses, and operating change targets for the area of responsibility and ensures adherence to budget. Identifies solutions to budget constraints to ensure goals and objectives are not hindered. Drives the effective achievement of the organizations goals relating to productivity, quality, and efficiency. Maintains continuous efforts to strengthen the overall quality and efficiency of our standards development processes. Co-leads the Small Molecules Program Unit. Establishes and maintains productive relations with the Council of Experts, Expert Committees, and Advisory Panels to ensure quality monographs and solutions. Drives resolution of compendial issues related to monographs in accordance with the Rules and Procedures of the Council of Experts, USP guidelines, standard operating procedures. Collaborates closely with all USP staff /departments for establishing new processes and/or process improvement initiatives in areas of interest. Leads and develops staff within the department, encourages professional development by assisting in identifying opportunities for learning and professional growth. 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: Ph.D. or equivalent professional degree in a field of chemistry, pharmaceutical science or other related scientific field of study. Minimum of 15 years of broad industry experience including a minimum of five years in a leadership level position. Minimum of 10 years of people management experience managing and leading a group of senior staff. Previous success as an analytical laboratory director, including training and developing subordinates and working with USP tests and standards. Additional Desired Preferences Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical analysis including separation science and other stability-indicating techniques. Experience with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g. cGMPs, FDA guidelines, etc.). Understanding of USP standards-setting processes and compendial terminology. Knowledge of global pharmaceutical and healthcare industries and related trade associations. Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities. Management of a diverse and multi-faceted staff including Directors, scientists, and support staff. Ability to solve complex problems with keen instincts and organizational experience. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and align across disciplines and departments. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop important relationships with customers and key stakeholders, good conflict management skills. Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action. Strong influence, negotiation, teamwork and presentation skills. May require some travel to international sites. Supervisory Responsibilities Four direct reporting Sr. Managers (in US) and two matrix reporting Sr. Managers (in India). 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 $232,000.00 $313,250.00 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 Executive Job Type Full-Time

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