Senior Program Specialist

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 minds—regardless of background—to 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.

The Verification Programs Coordinator is an individual contributor role within the Programs, Regional Operations and Strategy (PROpS) Division, reporting to the Senior Manager, Market Development, Verification Programs. This position is responsible for supporting the operational execution and administrative management of USP’s Verification Programs. The role drives coordination of projects, tools, and processes that enhance visibility into the program pipeline. Key responsibilities also include data management, reporting optimization, performance metric tracking, and preparation and distribution of internal reports. In addition, the position contributes to broader program operations and continuous improvement initiatives that support the effectiveness and growth of the Verification Program.

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, USP’s 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 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:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or relevant professional experience

Experience with analytical data platforms (e.g. Tableau) and CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce)

Self-motivated and results-oriented

Demonstrated ability to mobilize stakeholders towards results

Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness with good judgement about what can work and when additional support is needed

High comfort with navigating through ambiguity and change

Strong time management skills

Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and team-building skills

Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent presentation and reporting skills

Knowledge of USP products and services

Experience with certification or audit programs

Able to work flexible hours when needed in collaboration with global teams