Product Manager - Materials Program

About USP

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a respected independent scientific body that partners with global health and scientific experts to establish rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP emphasizes scientific excellence through fairness, integrity, and worldwide collaboration, with over 1,300 professionals in more than twenty global locations dedicated to ensuring a safe supply of high-quality medicines.

Promoting inclusive scientific collaboration, USP values diversity in expertise and fosters an organizational culture that enables equitable access to mentorship, professional growth, and leadership development. USP is committed to equal employment opportunities and maintaining an accommodating, fair, and inclusive workplace for all.

Role Overview

The Materials Product Manager within USP's Programs, Regions, Operations, and Strategy (PROpS) Division is responsible for managing a portfolio of Pharmaceutical Analytical Impurities, Analytical Reference Materials, and Certified Reference Materials. This individual contributor role focuses on executing USP’s objectives to deliver top-quality products throughout their lifecycle. The manager will apply analytics and data-driven decision making to develop product strategies and recommendations, collaborating globally with Science, Operations, Sales, Regions, Pricing, Trade Compliance, and Marketing teams to drive portfolio growth and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform item forecasting, pricing strategies, and margin assessments.
• Develop and present comprehensive business cases to justify new and existing product decisions.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive intelligence to shape product strategies.
• Lead prioritization of product pipelines aligning with organizational strategy and segment value.
• Collaborate with Industry Programs, Science, and Operations for new product launches.
• Provide training and support for Industry Programs, Regional, and Sales teams concerning new products and customer solutions.
• Drive continuous improvements to forecasting accuracy and product performance evaluation.
• Manage product mix and optimize portfolio by selecting or discontinuing items to maximize profitability.
• Identify and recommend new product opportunities based on customer feedback and strategic insights.
• Work alongside Marketing, Sales, and Regional teams to launch new products and track customer feedback and uptake.
• Maintain detailed product roadmaps to achieve pipeline targets and growth objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, marketing, or scientific fields, preferably with an MBA.
• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience in the pharmaceutical or related industries.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing extensive product portfolios across B2B and/or B2C sectors and leading high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and use of data analytic tools.
• Excellent quantitative and critical thinking abilities capable of handling complex data for decision-making.
• Proficiency in creating dashboards, templates, and business cases grounded in customer insights and growth objectives.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong personal accountability for results.
• Familiarity with syndicated data and industry analyses, including platforms such as IQVIA, Cortellis, and Dailymed.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication abilities and a proven track record of effective cross-functional collaboration.

Supervisory Details

This position is an individual contributor role with no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

USP offers a comprehensive benefits package to safeguard employees and their families, including paid time off, healthcare options, and retirement savings plans, ensuring financial and personal security.

Additional Information

USP maintains an equal opportunity employment policy with merit-based selection supporting diversity and inclusion. The organization does not accept resumes from third-party recruiting firms unless a formal written agreement is in place, and it is not responsible for any recruitment fees without prior authorization.