Description

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 talented professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

Brief Job Overview

[This opportunity is contingent upon award]

USP is recruiting for a Rockville-based senior leadership position, responsible for providing financial and operational oversite for a large, global health program. The Director will work closely with and provide oversight to a team of resources based in Rockville, regional hubs and country offices. The position, which is contingent on award, is responsible for high level financial management and operational stewardship to include contracts and grants/sub-awards management and oversight of procurement (goods and services) globally, to enable the timely and effective implementation of the program’s technical activities.

Who USP is 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 Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• Minimum of 8 – 10 years relevant experience leading financial and operational management of USAID-funded programs at regional and/or global level.

• The successful applicant will possess significant experience managing all aspects of finance, grants, contracts, sub-awards and procurement on USAID-funded programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Category Contingent Staff

Job Type Part-Time