US Pharmacopeia
Website:
usp.org
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Description
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
This role operates at a specialist level, responsible for managing and executing end-to-end Trade Compliance activities for the USP India site, ensuring full adherence to Indian Customs regulations. The position requires strong technical expertise in EXIM operations, including documentation review, and compliance validation for both import and export shipments. The incumbent will independently coordinate with Customs House Agents (CHAs), freight forwarders, courier companies, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely clearance of shipments while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
In addition to operational execution, the role involves proactive monitoring of shipments. The specialist is expected to exercise guidance to internal teams on trade compliance matters, and drive process improvements to enhance clearance timelines and efficiency. This position also plays a key role in ensuring documentation accuracy, implementing best practices.
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.
Trade Compliance Specialist Roles And Responsibilities
- Verification of Test License Availability for each line item in Test Kits, Collaborative Study samples & Commercial shipments (Wherever applicable) prior to approval.
- Responsible for preparation of the Application of Import licenses.
- Daily monitoring of shipments clearance status, coordinating with respective freight forwarders &customs clearing agents for the prompt clearance, checking any deficiency of documentation to ensure the customs clearance & delivery.
- Arrange duty payments for all import shipments.
- Update and maintain Shipment tracker, Test License tracker for visibility.
- Maintain import data as per Bill of Entries/ duty payment challan and submit to F&A department to claim input credit as applicable
- Verification of BOE to identify extra duty payment.
- Post customs clearance record keeping.
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
- Preferably a B.com graduate or Any Graduate from a Recognized University/Institute with a proven experience of 05 years in Trade compliance.
Additional Desired Preferences
Preferably a certified course in Exim Management or Trade compliance from a Recognized University/Institute will give an added advantage.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
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.
Job Category Purchasing
Job Type Full-Time
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