Senior Manager, U.S. Government Business Development
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
Job Description
Description The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the worldâs 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 mindsâregardless of backgroundâto 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 Senior Manager, U.S. Government Business Development will lead and accelerate USPâs strategy to grow federal, state, and local government revenue for the USP Medicine Supply Map (MSM) â USPâs data and analytics platform that maps pharmaceutical supply chain risk and resilience. Based in the Washington, DC metro area, this individual will own the full government capture lifecycle for MSM â from prospecting and positioning through proposal, award, and post-award expansion â across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and economicâsecurity agencies.
The Senior Manager will translate MSMâs scientific authority into procurementâready value propositions, build a sustained pipeline measured in eight figures, and serve as USPâs principal commercial contact with federal program managers, contracting officers, and congressional staff. This role will partner closely with USPâs policy, federal practice and government affairs teams to convert mission alignment into multiâyear contracts. 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 evidenceâbased decisionâmaking to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards. Additionally, USPâs 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 highâperforming, inclusive teams.
This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and resultsâdriven work environments. The Senior Manager, U.S. Government Business Development has the following responsibilities: Own and execute a multiâyear U.S.
Government revenue strategy for the USP Medicine Supply Map (MSM), with primary targets across HHS (ASPR, BARDA, FDA, CDC), DoD (DHA, DLA, DTRA, USTRANSCOM), the Intelligence Community (ODNI, NCSC, CIA Directorate of Analysis), and economicâsecurity agencies (Commerce/BIS, Treasury), translating MSMâs scientific value into the language each buyer uses. Personally generate and qualify a sustained pipeline of $5M+ in addressable federal opportunities annually, with documented progression through capture, proposal, award, and postâaward expansion. Lead endâtoâend capture management: opportunity identification, gate reviews, teaming and prime/sub decisions, pricing strategy, colorâteam reviews, proposalâwriting oversight, and orals coaching.
Navigate federal contracting vehicles relevant to MSM, such as GSA Schedules, OASIS+, CIOâSP4, IDIQs, BAAs, OTAs, SBIR/STTR pathways, soleâsource justifications, grants, cooperative agreements, and interâagency agreements. Advise USP on the optimal vehicles to pursue. Build and maintain trusted relationships with federal program managers, contracting officers, GAO and CRS analysts, and primeâcontractor BD counterparts (e.g., Booz Allen, Leidos, Deloitte, Peraton, MITRE).
Partner with USPâs Government Affairs team to align MSM positioning with active and emerging legislation (e.g., MAPS Act, NDAA pharmaceutical supply chain provisions, PAHPA reauthorization, EO 14017) and translate policy momentum into specific procurement actions. Deliver compelling executive briefings, demos, and capability statements; represent USP at industry days, RFI/RFP responses, and government conferences (e.g., AFCEA, INSA, ACTâIAC, AUSA, HIMSS Government Health, Health Datapalooza). Establish and report rigorous BD operating metrics (pipeline value, win rate, cycle time, contract value, agency penetration) to leadership on a monthly cadence.
Provide structured market intelligence to MSM product team to inform roadmap, packaging, and goâtoâmarket decisions for federal customers. Maintain disciplined CRM hygiene (Salesforce or equivalent) and serve as the system of record for USG opportunities, contacts, and competitive intelligence. Who is USP Looking For?
Bachelorâs degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, MS) strongly preferred. 4â7 years of demonstrated U.S. Government business development success, with record of personally winning $5M+ in cumulative federal contracts. Preâexisting relationships or knowledge of organizations across at least two of the following clusters: HHS / ASPR / BARDA / FDA / CDC; DoD (DHA, DLA, DTRA, USTRANSCOM, OSD); Intelligence Community (ODNI, NCSC, CIA, DIA); economicâsecurity and trade agencies (Commerce/BIS, Treasury, USTR).
Handsâon capture and proposal experience, including teaming and subcontracting strategies with primes (e.g., Booz Allen, Leidos, Deloitte, Peraton, MITRE) and direct prime work where appropriate. Proven ability to translate a technical or scientific data product into procurementâready value propositions for nonâtechnical government buyers. Knowledge of U.S.
Government procurement. This is a Remote+ role with strong preference for proximity to federal customers in the DMV. Supervisory Responsibilities None, this is an individual contributor role.
Benefits USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From companyâpaid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial wellâbeing is protected. Compensation Base Salary Range: USD $138,123.00 â $173,900.00 annually.
Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidateâs skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other jobârelated reasons. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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