International Advocacy Director
$153,500–$203,250 year
Hybrid · Rockville, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
The International Advocacy Director will develop and execute USP’s international regulatory policy advocacy strategy, engaging with multi-lateral organizations and coalitions to advocate for quality in medicines. This role involves leading engagements with organizations like the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), contributing to advocacy strategies for global coalitions, and building relationships with key stakeholders. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, ten years of international relations experience, and demonstrated advocacy skills.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in medicines regulatory policy, public health, public policy, or relevant area of health care.
- Minimum of (10) years of experience in international relations or in public health working internationally.
- At least five (5) years professional experience building relationships with key stakeholders, in an external affairs function in a science-based organization (governmental, industry or NGO/non-profit).
- Experience with and knowledge of multilateral organizations and policy making processes including WHO, PAHO, APEC, and others.
- Demonstrated leadership in developing and executing advocacy programs.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in public health, public policy, medicines regulatory policy, or other relevant area of health care.
- Knowledge of the life sciences industry especially in areas of regulatory affairs, public policy and product quality.
- Knowledge of global regulatory and policy environments; understanding of multilateral organizations, regulatory cooperation initiatives, health ministries, government agencies, pharmacopeias, and relevant stakeholders.
- Strong policy analysis skills.
- Linguistic and cultural skills; excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and reporting skills.
- Proven aptitude for building relationships, credibility and trust with stakeholders, and creating a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated success working in a global, matrixed organization.
- Solution-oriented and innovative; can identify creative options for resolving issues that respond to multiple stakeholder interests and needs.
- Self-motivated and proactive with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to influence others without direct authority.
- Advanced knowledge of general management and leadership principles.
Additional Requirements
- 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.
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