Regional Market Access & Manufacturing Liaison

Abuja - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 1300 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 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 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 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:

Masters 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None this is an individual contributor role.

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.

Who is USPThe 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 ...