LATAM Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager - Mexico

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 LATAM Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager – Mexico will share USP’s vision of better-quality health for everyone and will contribute to advancing USP’s public health mission and long-term sustainability in the region. The role will support the execution of government affairs, regulatory affairs, and stakeholder engagement initiatives across Mexico and the LATAM Region, in close collaboration with the LATAM Government and Regulatory Affairs Director and the USP Global External Affairs Division.

This position will help build and maintain strategic relationships with government authorities, regulatory agencies, industry associations, and other key stakeholders to support scientific, regulatory policy, and collaborative initiatives that advance the quality supply of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements.

In addition, the role will coordinate and support initiatives aimed at strengthening USP’s visibility and relevance in Mexico and supporting the sustainable operation of USP in the country. The position will serve as USP’s local representative in Mexico and will report directly to the LATAM Government and Regulatory Affairs Director based in Brazil.

Location: Mexico City, Mexico.

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 LATAM Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager – Mexico has the following responsibilities:

Regulatory Affairs

• Support and manage relationships with regulatory and government stakeholders in Mexico and across the LATAM Region, partnering with USP internal resources to advance science- and policy-based collaboration opportunities.
• Support advocacy initiatives related to regulatory policy and quality standards.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate regulatory developments related to medicines, dietary supplements, and other applied programs relevant to USP.
• Provide insights and recommendations regarding regulatory trends and potential impacts on USP programs and regional strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the development and execution of appropriate responses and engagement plans.

Public Policy / Government Affairs

• Monitor and assess public policy developments impacting medicine quality, patient safety, and healthcare access.
• Support engagement with decision-makers and participation in relevant forums, associations, and discussions to advocate for quality and public health priorities.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with public-sector stakeholders and identify partnership opportunities aligned with USP’s mission.
• Support stakeholder mapping, prioritization, and execution of engagement plans in collaboration with USP colleagues and subject matter experts.

Other Stakeholder Engagement

• Support engagement with key stakeholders in the region, including professional organizations, trade associations, academic institutions, and patient groups.
• Build and maintain productive relationships that support USP’s visibility, reputation, and mission in the region.

USP International Government and Regulatory Affairs Team

• Contribute as a member of the USP International Government and Regulatory Affairs team by providing regional insights, supporting global initiatives, and sharing best practices with colleagues across geographies.

Mexico Country Coordination

• Serve as USP’s local representative in Mexico, supporting country-level coordination efforts and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal USP teams involved in strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening USP’s positioning and engagement within the Mexican healthcare sector.
• Support initiatives that promote USP’s visibility and relevance in Mexico, including collaboration with key stakeholders and participation in U.S.-Mexico binational initiatives when appropriate.

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 public health, science, political science, law, or another relevant field.
• At least six years of progressively responsible experience working in regulatory affairs, government affairs, public policy, or related functions in Mexico and/or the LATAM Region.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in healthcare, regulatory, or government environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with or engaging government policy and/or regulatory bodies on scientific and regulatory policy topics.
• Experience working within matrixed and multicultural organizations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Availability to travel across the LATAM Region (approximately 30%–40%).

Additional Desired Preferences

• Advanced degree in public health, science, politics, law, or another relevant field.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and healthcare policy landscape in Mexico and LATAM.
• Knowledge of the life sciences industry, especially in areas related to regulatory affairs, public policy, and product quality.
• Strong analytical and policy assessment skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify practical and effective approaches to complex issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None, this is an individual contributor role.

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.

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.