Salesforce Product Owner

RXinsider LTD.

Rockville (MD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 171,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

USP is seeking a Salesforce Product Owner to drive the strategic direction of our Salesforce platform. You will bridge business needs with technical teams, shaping the product roadmap, prioritizing the backlog, and ensuring measurable business outcomes and high user adoption.

The role reports to the Director of Digital Experience Platform and Associate Director of Customer Experience - India, requiring strategic thinking and hands-on Salesforce management in a complex enterprise environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information systems, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in CRM product ownership or program management, specifically with Salesforce.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with SDLC methodologies with agile and Jira.
  • Experience working in life sciences or other regulated enterprise environments is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in US hours.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the strategic vision and roadmap for the Salesforce platform in alignment with enterprise goals and the USP360 program.
  • Translate business requirements into clear epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Prioritize the product backlog based on business impact, customer value, and cross-regional needs.
  • Serve as a platform evangelist, educating internal teams on Salesforce capabilities and fostering a user-centric culture.
  • Lead strategic project governance with IT PM to identify risks and ensure timelines align with goals.
  • Champion strategic alignment across business units by ensuring a shared understanding of scope and value.
  • Co-lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Act as a strategic partner to global leaders, improving stakeholder engagement across time zones.

Skills

7+ years CRM ownership
Salesforce experience
Jira
Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or information systems

Tools

Jira
MuleSoft
Informatica

Job description

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. 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 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.

Who is USP?

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. 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 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.

Brief Job Overview

We're looking for a results-oriented Salesforce Product Owner to drive the strategic direction of our Salesforce platform. This role acts as a crucial link between business needs and technical teams, translating priorities into actionable work. By collaborating with stakeholders and global teams, including those in India, you'll manage the product roadmap, prioritize the backlog, and ensure the platform delivers measurable business outcomes and high user adoption.

This is a cross-functional leadership role with a functional reporting line to the Director of Digital Experience Platform and a direct reporting line to the Associate Director of Customer Experience - India. Ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with hands‑on experience managing Salesforce in a complex enterprise environment, thriving in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

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, 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.

Product Ownership & Strategy
The Salesforce Product Owner has the following responsibilities:
  • Define and evolve the strategic vision and roadmap for the Salesforce platform in alignment with enterprise goals and the USP360 program.
  • Translate business requirements into clear epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Prioritize the product backlog based on business impact, customer value, and cross-regional needs.
  • Serve as a platform evangelist, educating internal teams on Salesforce capabilities and fostering a user-centric culture.
Program & Project Management
  • Lead strategic project governance by partnering with the IT Project Manager to proactively identify and mitigate risks, manage complex dependencies, and ensure project timelines align with overarching business goals.
  • Champion strategic alignment across all business units (Sales, Service, Marketing, etc.) by ensuring a shared understanding of project scope, priorities, and the tangible business value of each initiative
  • Co-lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a strategic partner to global business leaders (Sales, Service, Marketing, etc.), identifying opportunities to improve stakeholder engagement through the platform.
  • Maintain clear communication across time zones, ensuring visibility of priorities, timelines, and deliverables
  • Coordinate regularly with all Salesforce global user groups to ensure local adoptions and benefit realization
Platform Governance & Optimization
  • Collaborate with Salesforce administrators, developers, and architects to build scalable and sustainable solutions.
  • Promote data integrity, compliance, and platform governance best practices.
  • Gather feedback and analytics to continuously improve the platform and enhance user experience.
Metrics & Value Realization
  • Define, track, and report on KPIs for platform usage, adoption, and business impact.
  • Use analytics and user feedback to inform roadmap decisions and quantify value delivered
  • Report regularly to the key business stakeholders on progress, outcomes, and areas of improvement.
Who is USP Looking For?
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. PMP certification and or master’s degree is a plus.
  • 7+ years of experience in CRM product ownership or program management, specifically with Salesforce.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with SDLC methodologies with agile and tools such as Jira.
  • Experience working in life sciences or other regulated enterprise environments is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in US hours.
Skills & Competencies
  • Expertise in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud; strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and data model.
  • Experience with Pardot, Marketo, and Salesforce Data Cloud preferred.
  • Proven leadership in Agile/Scrum as a Product Owner, with strong backlog management and roadmap planning skills.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management across business and technical teams.
  • Data-driven decision‑making with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Salesforce certifications (e.g., Administrator, Platform App Builder, Business Analyst) and Agile/Product Owner certifications (e.g., CSPO) are a plus.
  • Familiarity with system integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Informatica) and third‑party Salesforce apps.
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 $120,051.00 - $171,072.00 annually.

Target Annual Bonus: % 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

USP is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and is committed to providing opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities. We are happy to accommodate entitlements. We strongly believe this is a great opportunity to be part of our 100% inclusive environment.

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 notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Category: Sales & Marketing

Job Type: Full-Time

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