Senior Manager, Global Talent Management (Learning & Development)

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. Job Description We are building the next generation of talent strategy – one that seamlessly connects how we attract, develop, retain and advance our workforce in service of our long‑term mission at USP. The Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Development will play a pivotal role in architecting and delivering this vision. This leader will design and operationalize enterprise learning and organizational effectiveness strategies that elevate workforce capability, accelerate performance, and future‑prove the organization. It is not a traditional L&D role; it is a strategic builder role focused on embedding learning into the fabric of work, advancing leadership capability, and aligning development with business and workforce strategy. Enterprise Learning Strategy & Design Lead the development of a forward‑thinking, enterprise‑wide learning strategy aligned to organizational priorities and workforce planning. Design scalable, high‑impact learning programs that build critical capabilities across leadership, functional, and technical domains. Apply Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to ensure structured, measurable, and outcome‑driven learning solutions. Integrate modern learning approaches including digital, blended, and experiential learning models. Organizational Effectiveness & Capability Building Partner with senior leaders to assess organizational capability gaps and design targeted interventions to drive effectiveness. Develop frameworks and tools that enhance team performance, organizational health, and leadership effectiveness. Support organizational design and change initiatives by embedding learning and capability strategies into transformation efforts. Create and maintain learning and development resources in the learning management system to ensure accurate offerings, catalogs, and assignments to comply with ISO and training records SOP requirements and reporting. Conduct and facilitate new‑hire orientations, organization‑wide training sessions, workshops, and team‑building as required. Leadership Development & Talent Growth Build and evolve leadership development programs that strengthen leadership pipelines and readiness. Align learning journeys to career pathways, succession plans, and talent development strategies. Champion a culture of continuous learning, growth, and accountability across the enterprise. Integration Across the Talent Lifecycle Collaborate closely with Global Talent Acquisition to ensure alignment between hiring strategies and capability needs. Contribute to a holistic talent lifecycle model that intentionally connects attraction, development, retention, and advancement. Ensure learning strategies reinforce the organization’s Employer Value Proposition (EVP). Measurement & Impact Establish metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess learning effectiveness, capability uplift, and business impact. Leverage data and insights to continuously refine programs and demonstrate ROI on talent investments. Leadership & Team Development Support a multi-disciplinary global team across learning, talent development, and talent acquisition. Build team capability in strategic consulting, program design, and delivery excellence. Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture aligned to USP values. 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, and the ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree (or four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree). 8+ years of experience in learning strategy, organizational effectiveness, or talent development roles. Minimum of 3 years of management experience in Talent Management or related discipline. Demonstrated expertise in Instructional Systems Design (ISD) with hands‑on experience designing and implementing structured learning programs across a multigenerational workforce. Proven ability to build enterprise‑level learning strategies in complex, global organizations. Experience partnering with senior leaders to drive organizational capability and effectiveness. Strong understanding of talent lifecycle strategies, including workforce planning, leadership development, and succession. Experience leading change and transformation initiatives is highly desirable. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Additional Desired Preferences Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design, or related field. Proven ability to design and execute end‑to‑end talent lifecycle strategies. Strong expertise in skills‑based workforce planning and capability development. Experience leading transformation in talent, learning, or HR operating models. Data‑driven mindset with ability to translate analytics into business insights. Executive presence with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills. Experience in global, matrixed, and mission‑driven organizations. Supervisory Responsibilities Senior, Instructional Designer (1) Benefits USP provides benefits to protect you 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. Compensation Base Salary Range: USD $116,500–165,000 annually. Target Annual Bonus: varies based on level of role. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job‑related reasons. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category Human Resources Job Type Full‑Time #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace