Director, Strategic Collaborations and Stakeholder Engagement- Biologics

Company: United States Pharmacopeia
Location: Rockville
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

Description Who is USP? The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the worlds 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 mindsregardless of backgroundto 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 The Director, Strategic Collaborations and Stakeholder Engagement is a critical role within the USP Biologics and Microbiology team. It is a hands-on supervisory position responsible for development and execution of tactics required for the implementation of USP Biologics Strategy. It includes: Initiating and leading strategic collaborations in support of the development and commercialization of new USP Biologics standards. Overseeing USP Biologics scientific stakeholders engagement activities aimed at (1) identifying and understanding market needs and opportunities for new biologics and microbiology standards, (2) advocating for the use of USP biologics standards in the industry, and (3) driving their adoption by industry and regulatory agencies. Driving alignment with USP Regional teams and localization of USP Biologics Strategy across USP regions (North America, Latin America, Europe, South Asia, China, Asia Pacific). The incumbent will be responsible for developing meaningful strategies for collaborations and scientific stakeholders engagement activities in support of USP Biologics Strategy. The Director will also be in charge of supporting sales teams in the regions in their objectives of growing sales of USP Biologics standards. To achieve this, the incumbent will build on a strong industry and regulatory network and work in close collaboration with their team as well as Science team, other internal USP functions (Scientific Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Affairs) and sales teams in Regions. This role is a high impact, high visibility role within USP organization which requires strong leadership, ability to network at all levels both internally and externally and operate in scientific and business environments. The individual will be a key member of the Biologics Industry Solutions Leadership team and will act as a change agent within the organization, fostering new ways of working and shaping the next generation of biological standards and ultimately enhancing USP public health impact. 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, USPs 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 Director, Strategic Collaborations and Stakeholder Engagement, Biologics has the following responsibilities: Lead the design and execution of global stakeholder engagement strategies in close collaboration with BIO Science team, to identify unmet needs and emerging opportunities in biologics and microbiology, advocate for USP standards, and drive their adoption across biologics industry. Build and manage high-value collaborations with industry leaders, regulators, academic institutions, and standards-setting bodies, in close collaboration with BIO Science team, to advance USPs biologics strategy. Promote awareness, credibility, and adoption of USP biologics standards across the biopharmaceutical ecosystem, including regulators, manufacturers, and health organizations. Partner with regional and global teams to localize and implement the USP Biologics Strategy across North America, Latin America, Europe, South Asia, China, and Asia Pacific. Oversee a team responsible for stakeholder engagement and strategic collaborations. Collaborate closely with internal teamsincluding BIO Science, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and Sales, to ensure alignment between scientific initiatives and market needs. Support commercial teams in regions by translating scientific engagement insights into actionable growth strategies for biologics standards. Represent USP at global industry conferences, consortia, and regulatory forums to amplify USPs leadership and drive external engagement. Leverage deep networks and industry insights to inform USPs strategic direction and ensure responsiveness to regulatory and scientific trends. Act as a change agent within the organization, fostering new ways of working and promoting innovation in standards development. Track, evaluate, and report on the impact of engagement and collaboration efforts, refining approaches for maximum strategic and public health impact. 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: Masters degree in business or science, or equivalent professional experience in business-related field and appropriate scientific area. Strong knowledge of the biologics and life sciences industry stakeholders, suppliers of reagents and materials used in manufacturing. Minimum of 10 years of experience in business management, marketing, preferably within healthcare, and life science industries. Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising, leading training, cross-functional teams or mentoring staff members. Global mindset and ability to travel, as needed. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels in the organization. Ability to patiently listen, gather customer/stakeholder insights and respond with creative solutions. Ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively within and outside the program unit. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking. Accountability and ownership of work. Additional Desired Preferences PhD, Masters degree in business or science, or MBA. Education and training in pharmaceutical sciences and related business highly desired. Results oriented with a track record of success in marketing commensurate with experience level. Ability to interpret data and synthesize data and develop reporting tools. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, relational databases, data structure, data query, analysis, and reporting. Supervisory Responsibilities Yes, 2 direct reports, Director and Senior Manager levels. 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. Compensation Base Salary Range: USD $161,000.00 $214,500.00 annually. Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidates skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons. 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. 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category Chemistry & Scientific Standards Job Type Full-Time

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