Senior Strategic Programs Manager

Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States

Salary: USD $120,051–$171,072 annually; target annual bonus varies by role level.

Company

hirify.global is an independent scientific organization developing quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients through global collaboration.

What you will do

• Lead project management for strategic initiatives within International Government & Regulatory Affairs, including KPIs, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Manage operations of an executive-level international advisory group.
• Prepare and distribute concise project updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and enhance the Preferential Access for Regulators program, expanding access to USP standards and training materials.
• Research stakeholder priorities, coordinate with internal experts, and prepare briefings and presentations.
• Provide strategic and operational support to the EVP of Global External Affairs on priority projects, comprising approximately 25% of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, public policy, public health, political science, international affairs, pharmacy, or a related field; relevant experience and education may be substituted.
• At least eight years of relevant experience, preferably involving pharmaceutical regulators and regulatory topics.
• Project management experience covering KPIs, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, research, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and use digital and technology tools, including social media.
• This is an individual contributor role with no supervisory responsibilities.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in life sciences, public policy, public health, political science, law, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization.
• Experience with regulators and government officials.
• Experience working and communicating across cultures.
• Ability to influence and drive cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting global access to safe, high-quality medicines and public health standards.
• Inclusive, equitable, and collaborative work environment.
• Company-paid time off.
• Comprehensive healthcare options.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Leadership and workforce development opportunities.