Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager

The Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager is a strategic and implementation position within the Convention and Stakeholder Engagement department of Global External Affairs. The role leads engagements with key stakeholder communities, interfaces with senior internal leaders and external partners, and collaborates with colleagues across USP to bring the best of USP to every engagement. Job Overview Spending time in both the Washington, DC office and Rockville, MD headquarters. Responsibilities Build and sustain relationships with stakeholder organizations, including patient advocacy organizations, industry and scientific trade associations, practitioner groups, and others, connecting them with USP’s priorities. Engage USP Convention Members through Sectors, developing and delivering programming and content that is informative, grows their connection to USP, and delivers on our accountability to our members. Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to incorporate appropriate perspectives and expertise into the planning and implementation of engagement activities. Develop presentations, talking points, messaging briefs for executives to deliver to stakeholders. Lead issue management, utilizing an approach that flexes by issue, objectives, stakeholders, and potential organizational risks. Exhibit ownership for successful programs and initiatives that position USP as a leader and yield meaningful outcomes. Serve as a stakeholder engagement expert with executives and other colleagues, helping them tell compelling stories, build connections, and advance priorities through engagement. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in life sciences advocacy or trade association or similar role. Established relationships within patient advocacy and/or pharmaceutical trade associations. Demonstrated knowledge of the pharmaceutical life cycle and the range of stakeholder sectors across it. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects at once maintaining a focus on quality and outcomes. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to frame content for the audience and the objectives. Collaborative with the ability to influence and inspire in a matrixed organization. Agility – comfortable with fast moving and sometimes shifting objectives and tactics. Additional Desired Preferences Experience in strategic external relationship management. Supervisory Responsibilities None, this is an individual contributor role. Benefits USP provides the benefits to protect you 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 $127,102.00 – $156,550.00 annually. Target Annual Bonus: varies based on level of role. Equal Opportunity USP is a 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. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category Professional Programs Job Type Full‑Time #J-18808-Ljbffr US Pharmacopeia