US Pharmacopeia

Life at US Pharmacopeia

USP Leadership

• Emily Kaine

  Senior strategy and management professional with experience across healthcare industry

We're building a healthier world

USP is a scientific nonprofit organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements manufactured, distributed and consumed worldwide. USP’s drug standards are enforceable in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and these standards are developed and relied upon in more than 140 countries.

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Behind the Scenes at USP

Shawn rediscovered his passion at USP. Deep expertise and a desire to help people around the globe has lead him and others to a uniquely rewarding career.

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Promoting the Quality of Medicines Program

USP works with developing countries to improve access to quality medicines intended to treat diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, primarily through a cooperative agreement with USAID. To date, this work has spanned four continents and has addressed issues such as counterfeit drugs in Asia and Africa.

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Employee perspectives

• Making a Greater Impact

  Making a Greater Impact

  By Ronald Piervincenzi

  I had the pleasure of participating in USP's Volunteer Leadership…

  Feb 26, 2019