Senior OEM Partnerships Manager, Scientific Instruments & QC (REMOTE)

Senior OEM Partnerships Manager, Scientific Instruments & QC

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's 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.

Remote employees must reside in one of the following states : MD, VA, DC, PA, WV, CA, MI, IL, KS, FL, NC, or MN.

The Senior OEM Partnerships Manager, Scientific Instruments & QC is a key individual contributor position in USP's Digital and Innovation division. The incumbent is responsible for B2B sales of USP's digital products and for establishing collaborations with vendor / distributors. This role will be 100% remote. The position reports to the Senior Business Development Manager, in the Digital and Innovation division. USP's Digital and Innovation division is developing next-generation digital tools for the future of analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain management, and more. In this position, you will help organizations to realize that digital future by leading external engagements that increase the adoption and sustainability of the digital products. The applicant's current portfolio includes USP method digitalization, NMR analysis, and digital standards related software products and services, but more may be added in the future.

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, USP's 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.

Responsibilities

• OEM & Strategic Partner Development
• Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with instrument and analytical technology OEM partners to jointly position digital USP reference standards within their product ecosystems.
• Develop joint go-to-market strategies with OEMs and distributors to drive adoption among pharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs, CROs, and QC laboratories.
• Serve as the primary liaison for partner enablement, including training, co-marketing, and pipeline development.
• New Business Development
• Prospect and identify mutual opportunities with OEMs and end users to integrate USP's digital products within existing instrument and informatics workflows.
• Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of partner-led opportunities, ensuring consistent alignment with joint business objectives.
• Sales Execution
• Lead consultative sales discussions with end users in collaboration with OEM partners, highlighting the value of digital USP reference standards in improving data integrity, compliance, and lab efficiency.
• Deliver co-branded product demos and presentations that showcase the integration of USP digital solutions with OEM instruments or QC workflows.
• Collaborate with USP Product, Science, and Legal teams to structure proof-of-concept engagements, negotiate agreements, and accelerate deal closure.
• Account & Partner Management
• Develop long-term, trust-based relationships with OEM partners and key customer accounts, ensuring sustained collaboration and market growth.
• Partner with Customer Success and Product teams to ensure seamless onboarding, integration, and customer satisfaction for OEM-linked deployments.
• Market Feedback & Strategy
• Capture and communicate market insights from OEMs and end users to inform product roadmap and partnership strategy.
• Stay current on scientific instrument trends, lab digitalization initiatives, and regulatory standards (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, USPNF) to position USP as a forward-thinking collaborator in the digital QC space.

Qualifications

Additional Desired Preferences

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.

Compensation

Base Salary Range : USD $123,400.00 $156,550.00 annually. Target Annual Bonus : % Varies based on level of role. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate's 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.