Regional Market Access & Manufacturing Liaison at US Pharmacopeial Convention (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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Market Access & Manufacturing Liaison

Req ID: REGIO003302
Location:  Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: Technical Programs

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None, this is an individual contributor role.

Who is USP Looking For?

• 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.
• 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

Additional Desired Preferences:

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

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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.