Program Manager – US Pharmacopeia – in Hyderabad, Apply Now!
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is seeking a Program Manager to lead and support the growth initiatives of its Materials Program. This full-time position focuses on overseeing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Ideal candidates should possess expertise in project management methodologies, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to collaborate with global teams. A background in Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering is preferred, along with 7+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the life sciences or chemical industry.
How will YOU create impact here at USP?
In this role at USP, you contribute to USP’s public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.
Key Responsibilities for Program Manager:
Program Coordination
- Define program goals and translate them into actionable plans.
- Communicate plans effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders through meetings, memos, emails, and project tracking tools.
- Prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure alignment across departments.
Meeting Organization & Leadership
- Organize and facilitate key program initiation and update meetings, including materials-focused discussions with internal and external teams.
- Use meetings as a platform for two-way communication, fostering alignment among team members and functional departments.
- Take a leadership role in steering meetings, ensuring clear objectives, action items, and follow-ups.
Cross-Functional Collaboration for Program Manager:
- Work closely with scientists, quality, production & product management teams, and product development vendors to drive projects forward.
- Serve as a liaison between various departments, ensuring seamless execution of program initiatives.
- Identify and resolve project roadblocks to maintain momentum and meet critical deadlines.
Project Management & Execution
- Oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Track project milestones, monitor risks, and implement solutions proactively.
- Continuously enhance processes to improve efficiency and project outcomes.
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 or master’s degree in Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in project/program management, preferably in the life science, or chemical industry. PMP certification is preferred.
- Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Strong stakeholder management skills, working with scientists, production teams, and external partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate meetings, create reports, and drive team alignment.
- Familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams)
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, AchieveIt.
- Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power Bi and generating reports for performance tracking.
- Able to work flexible hours when needed in collaboration with global teams (work hours would be standard, however there could be a few calls beyond standard hours to collaborate with global sites).
Additional Desired Preferences
- Must have managed projects in a fast-paced organization with cross-functional teams.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibility
Keywords: US Pharmacopeia, Program Manager, Materials Program, Job, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration
