Senior Advisor, Policy – Regulatory Affairs, LATAM

US Pharmacopeia

Senior Advisor for Policy & Regulatory Affairs (LATAM) at USP, enhancing access to high-quality medicines and collaborating with regulatory bodies.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeJuárez • 🇲🇽 MexicoSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing advocacy plans and landscape analyses for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in the LATAM region, with a strong focus on regulatory policy and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to strengthen relationships with regulatory decision-makers and align scientific perspectives with regulatory priorities.

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Regulatory Policy ExperienceStakeholder Relationship ManagementAdvocacy Plan DevelopmentPublic Health KnowledgeLATAM Market Expertise

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Hard Skills

Landscape AnalysisPolicy Barrier RemovalRegulatory Standards EnforcementPublic Policy DevelopmentScientific Regulatory Alignment

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Public HealthBachelor’s Degree in ScienceBachelor’s Degree in PoliticsBachelor’s Degree in Law

Industry Keywords

Active Pharmaceutical IngredientsLATAM Regulatory AgenciesHealthcare Trade AssociationPublic-Sector Health ScienceGlobal Matrixed Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a landscape analysis of the opportunities and barriers for the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for the United States market in Mexico.
Develop an advocacy plan centered on removing policy barriers and creating policy incentives for the manufacture in Mexico of APIs for the US market.
Develop and execute, in collaboration with USP Rockville staff, a “LATAM Regulatory Week” program with key audience members including Heads of Agencies at National Regulatory Agencies in LATAM.
Align USP scientific perspectives with the regulatory priorities of LATAM NRAs.
Strengthen relationships with senior regulatory decision-makers.
Provide regulators with practical tools and resources to support higher standards enforcement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public health, science, politics, law or another relevant field.
At least eight years of progressively responsible and significant experience working in regulatory and/or public policy in Mexico and/or LATAM Region.
At least five years professional experience working in Mexico and/or LATAM Region building and fortifying relationships with key stakeholders, in an external affairs function either in the pharmaceutical or medical technology industries, a large healthcare-focused non-governmental or multi-lateral organization, a healthcare trade association, or in a public-sector health science institution.
Demonstrated experience working within or interacting with government policy and/or regulatory bodies on scientific and regulatory policy topics.
Demonstrated success working in a global, matrixed organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-paid time off
comprehensive healthcare options
retirement savings