Senior Manager, Equity & Inclusion

BioSpace; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 139,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) seeks a Senior Manager, Equity and Inclusion, based in Rockville. This global role drives DEIB initiatives, partners with HR, Talent Management and Communications, and reports to the Equity Office Director. Strong program leadership and data-driven evaluation are essential.

The role emphasizes implementation of USP’s Equity Equals Excellence, cross-regional collaboration, and execution excellence to advance inclusive public health standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 8 years designing/leading DEIB initiatives.
• Experience managing complex multi-workstream initiatives.
• Experience using data to assess DEIB progress/outcomes.
• Global equity programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage and execute approved Equity Office initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery and high quality.
• Translate Equity Equals Excellence direction into actionable work plans and timelines.
• Coordinate and manage internal Equity Office workflows with alignment to priorities.
• Ensure deliverables are complete and reviewed before Director approval.
• Lead measurement/documentation approaches to track Equity Office programs and outcomes.
• Oversee DEIB implementation across USP with global context and consistency.

Skills

Stakeholder management

DEIB expertise

Global mindset

Project management

Communication skills

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in organizational development, psychology, sociology, human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field

Job description

Description

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

The Senior Manager, Equity and Inclusion is a global role within the Equity Office, based in Rockville and reporting to the Director. This position is responsible for designing, managing and evaluating the execution of Equity Office work, ensuring programs, initiatives, and deliverables are implemented effectively, consistently, and with high quality.

The Senior Manager works closely with the Director to carry forward priorities and direction and plays a central role in translating Equity Office goals into coordinated action across a global context. This role requires a strong background in designing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion programming, a global mindset, operational excellence and discipline, and the ability to manage work across regions while maintaining clarity, accountability, and follow through.

The Senior Manager supports the Director in implementing organizational strategy. The position focuses on strong expertise in DEIB and internal execution of USP’s Equity Equals Excellence, supporting sustainable and effective implementation through Equity Office programs and practices.

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.

• Design, manage and execute approved Equity Office initiatives, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and at a high standard of quality.
• Translate direction related to Equity Equals Excellence into clear work plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage internal Equity Office workflows, ensuring work is aligned and progressed appropriately.
• Ensure deliverables are complete, accurate, and reviewed before submission for Director review and approval.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and use of measurement and documentation approaches to track Equity Office programs and outcomes.
• Oversee implementation of DEIB principles related to USP Equity Equals Excellence programs, activities, and learning efforts to ensure consistency while allowing for appropriate global context.
• Coordinate with USP global sites to support implementation of Equity Office initiatives in alignment with defined priorities and guidance.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Talent Management, Total Rewards, and Communications to support integration of Equity Office work into people-processes and organizational practices.
• Oversee development and delivery of Equity Office learning content and program materials in coordination with Program Managers and Program Associates.
• Monitor and evaluate program progress and effectiveness, identifying risks or challenges and adjusting execution as needed.
• Manage timelines and deliverables related to Equity Office communications in coordination with Communications partners.
• Under the direction of the Director, provide direction and support to Program Managers and Program Associates to enable effective execution and role clarity.
• Apply continuous improvement practices by incorporating data, feedback, and reflection into future planning.

Who is USP Looking For?

The Successful Candidate Will Have a Demonstrated Understanding Of USP’s Mission And Experience Managing To Excellence Through Inclusive And Equitable Behaviors And Practices, Ability To Quickly Build Credibility With Stakeholders, Along With The Following Competencies And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, psychology, sociology, human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional (non-volunteer) experience designing, leading, implementing, managing, or supporting integrated strategic priorities in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex initiatives with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Experience tracking and using quantitative and qualitative data to assess DEIB program progress and outcomes.
• Experience working in specific equity programming in a global context, with sensitivity to cultural, regional, and organizational differences.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Experience managing or coordinating organization wide equity or inclusion programs within a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate direction into actionable plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong project management and execution skills, including prioritization, sequencing, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across diverse audiences and global contexts.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when working with sensitive topics and information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management or collaboration tools.
• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission driven organization preferred.
• Certification in equity and diversity programming.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Functional supervision of Program Manager(s), Program Associate(s), and temporary staff, as applicable.

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 $139,453.00 – $198,720.00 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.

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Job Category Human Resources

Job Type Full-Time