Regional Market Access & Manufacturing Liaison at US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)

Brief Job Overview

The Regional Market Access and Manufacturing Liaison (RL)is responsible for managing relationships with key stakeholders across a donor-funded project aimed at increasing access to quality-assured medical products produced in Africa. The RL will serve as the main point of contact between organizations (including manufacturers of medical products, regulatory agencies, procurement agencies and others) in their home country and neighboring countries, and project technical staff and project partners to ensure smooth coordination and to identify opportunities for further collaboration.

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.

The Regional Market Access & Manufacturing Liaison has the following responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between project-supported manufacturers and project staff (including consortium partners) and manage information requests and deadlines.
• Provide project updates to key stakeholders in their home country and neighboring countries where the project is seeking to increase access to quality-assured medical products.
• Assist in planning and executing key activities across all project workstreams occurring in the region they are responsible for.
• Providing reports to project leadership on progress and maintaining project leadership aware of any challenges or opportunities in the region.

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

• Master’s degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, supply chain, management or relevant field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, supply chain or procurement of medical products
• Minimum of six (6) years of people management experience.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strategic thinker able to manage various activities with different timelines.