LATAM Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Manage and support relationships with regulatory and government stakeholders in Mexico and throughout the LATAM Region.

• Assist in advocacy initiatives concerning regulatory policy and quality standards.

• Track, analyze, and communicate regulatory changes related to medicines, dietary supplements, and other relevant programs for USP.

• Offer insights and recommendations regarding regulatory trends and their potential effects on USP programs and regional strategies.

• Collaborate with internal teams to create and implement suitable responses and engagement strategies.

• Monitor and evaluate public policy developments that affect medicine quality, patient safety, and healthcare accessibility.

• Facilitate engagement with decision-makers and participate in pertinent forums, associations, and discussions.

• Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with public-sector stakeholders and identify partnership opportunities that align with USP’s mission.

• Assist in stakeholder mapping, prioritization, and the execution of engagement strategies.

• Engage with professional organizations, trade associations, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups.

• Contribute regional insights, assist global initiatives, and share best practices with colleagues across various regions.

• Act as USP’s local representative in Mexico.

• Coordinate country-level and cross-functional initiatives to enhance USP’s position and engagement within Mexico’s healthcare sector.

• Support initiatives aimed at improving USP's visibility and relevance, including U.S.-Mexico binational initiatives when applicable.

• Report directly to the LATAM Government and Regulatory Affairs Director based in Brazil.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, science, political science, law, or a related field.

• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory affairs, government affairs, public policy, or related functions within Mexico and/or the LATAM Region.

• Proven experience in developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in healthcare, regulatory, or government sectors.

• Demonstrated experience engaging with government policy and/or regulatory bodies on scientific and regulatory policy issues.

• Experience working in matrixed and multicultural organizations.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Professional proficiency in both Spanish and English.

• Willingness to travel across the LATAM Region (approximately 30%–40%).

• Understanding of the regulatory environment and healthcare policy landscape in Mexico and LATAM.

• Familiarity with the life sciences industry, particularly in areas related to regulatory affairs, public policy, and product quality.

• Strong analytical and policy assessment capabilities.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and adept at managing multiple priorities efficiently.

• Strong relationship-building and collaboration abilities.

• Solution-oriented mindset with the capability to identify practical and effective solutions to complex challenges.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-paid time off.

• Comprehensive healthcare options.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities.

• Training in equitable management practices and tools.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.