Senior Manager, Verification Programs

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP); Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Verification Programs to lead a dynamic team in enhancing public health standards. This role involves overseeing cGMP audits, developing new tools and procedures, and mentoring staff to uphold the integrity of quality standards. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of public health impact and a commitment to inclusive practices. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and scientific excellence, and help shape the future of safe, high-quality medicines globally.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare options

Company-paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in cGMP facilities.
• Minimum of 4 years of people management experience.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Leads the verification operational team and provides technical expertise.
• Collaborates with other departments for timely delivery of results.
• Implements continuous improvement efforts and monitors trends.

Skills

GMP Audits

Analytical Method Development

Quality Control

Technical Writing

People Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry

Ph.D. in Science

Tools

ISO 17020

ISO 17065

21 CFR Parts 111 and 117

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

This is a direct supervisory position in the Verification team of USP’s Global Laboratory and Technical

Operations division. The incumbent is primarily responsible for providing technical and operational

management for the verification programs. Responsibilities include managing and conducting activities

related to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) site audits, quality control and manufacturing

(QCM) product documentation reviews, and test design. In addition, the incumbent helps develop and

implement new tools, procedures, and techniques for the verification team to meet USP’s objectives and

to support continued growth.

This is a mostly remote role that requires mandatory 1-2x a month visits to the Rockville, MD headquarters. Employees must reside in one of the following states: MD, DC, VA, WV, PA, IL, MI, MN, KS, FL, NC, OR CA.

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.

The Senior Manager, Verification Programs has the following responsibilities:

• Leads the verification operational team. Provides technical expertise and guidance to team

members.

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of USP's impact on public health. Upholds the program's

integrity and impartiality.

• Develops and mentors staff, holds employees accountable for results.

• Collaborates closely with other departments (e.g., laboratories, business team) to ensure timely

delivery of results and efficient issue resolution.

• Engages with manufacturers to ensure necessary corrective actions are implemented and

provides status reports to guarantee timely service delivery.

• Monitors industry landscape and acts as the technical expert for outreach, including delivering

presentations, authoring white papers and articles.

• Leads implementation efforts for continuous improvement. Monitors trends and works to

improve daily operations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related scientific field and 15 years of relevant experience or

master’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field and 12 years of relevant experience or

Ph.D. in science and 10 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience working in current Good Manufacturing

Practice (cGMP) facilities engaged in the manufacturer and/or quality control of dietary

supplements and/or pharmaceuticals.

• Knowledge of and experience with GMP audits using 21 CFR parts 111 and 117 is required.

• Working knowledge and experience with compendial standards, analytical methodologies,

analytical method development and validation.

• Minimum of 4 years of people management experience.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Extensive knowledge of FDA regulations pertaining to cGMP requirements and proficiency

with regulation and guideline interpretation, audit procedures, proper documentation, and

quality assurance.

• Experience with ISO accreditation including ISO 17020 and ISO 17065.

• Industry experience in the manufacture of dietary supplements and/or pharmaceuticals with

a variety of dosage forms.

• Working experience conducting and/or hosting cGMP audits.

• Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Auditor

(CQA) and/or from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) as a Regulatory

Affairs Certified (RAC) professional.

• Working knowledge of the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) quality

guidelines and multidisciplinary guideline on the Common Technical Document (CTD) for

pharmaceuticals, and/or regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing Controls (CMC) submission

experience.

• Detail oriented and good organizational and planning skills.

• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills required. Must be able to

communicate effectively with diplomacy and enthusiasm.

• Able to deal with multiple changing priorities and work with minimal supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes. This position will have at minimum five direct and two functional reports consisting of varying

levels of Scientists and GMP Auditors.

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 $131,500.00 – $170,500.00 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.

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.

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Job Category Technical Programs

Job Type Full-Time