Senior Proposal Writer Manager

Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 hard-working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create, the partnerships we build, and the conversations we foster, we affirm the value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work—an environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity, and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Brief Job Overview 

USP seeks a Senior Proposal Writer Manager to serve as a key member of our Global & Federal Practice (GFP) team. This staff member will work with subject matter experts (SMEs) in the U.S. and globally to develop and finalize proposal writing across a range of technical areas that support quality across the supply chain and strengthens health systems at local, regional, and global levels to deliver end-to-end pharmaceutical services. The Senior Proposal Writer Manager will serve as the lead writer for the Global Business Development (GBD) team, including: drafting proposal content and one-voicing proposals for various donors such as USAID, FDA, NIH, CDC, Global Fund, WHO, various foundations and other private funding agencies; drafting concept notes; and other collateral writing capability statements and other stock language describing USP’s core technical areas (e.g., local pharmaceutical manufacturing; medicines quality assurance/quality control; laboratory systems strengthening for diagnostic [clinical] and quality control  laboratories; pharmacy system strengthening; resilient global health supply chains, and  vaccines).  The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and relevant experience in global health, including technical writing for proposals and other products.  

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

In this role at USP, you contribute to USP's public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments. 

The Senior Proposal Writer Manager has the following responsibilities:

Proposal Writing– 70% 

• In collaboration with SMEs, from capture to proposal development, lead technical proposal writing processes.

• Interprets donor solicitation requirements and develops compliant and competitive outlines in collaboration with the proposal manager and technical lead. 

• Participates in technical strategy and design meetings, including whiteboarding technical strategy and design sessions.  

• Organizes and synthesizes technical research and ensures it is adequately reflected in proposal drafts in consultation with SMEs. 

• Incorporates input from SMEs in US and other USP country offices.  

• Harmonize and integrate different sections and content from multiple writers into one cohesive, responsive, and persuasive proposal that is “one-voice”.

• Revise drafts in response to feedback and comments in collaboration with the proposal team.

• Review proposals during color teams or conduct compliance reviews of bids when required.

• Manage a pool of proposal writer consultants when surge support is needed, and provide guidance and quality assurance of their work products.

Maintain Subject Matter Expertise – 20% 

• Engage with staff technical experts to become familiar with the subject matter.  

• Conduct desk research and interviews/work with technical experts—including