Biogen
Associate Director, Trade and Distribution Strategy
Cambridge, MA, USA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$171k-$236kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- The Associate Director, Channel Distribution Strategy, Nephrology is accountable for the design, implementation, and evolution of U.S. channel distribution strategies across Biogen's portfolio, with a significant focus on upcoming nephrology launches and lifecycle optimization. This role leads strategic planning across complex channel models, considering regulatory and policy requirements, program sustainability, strategic partnerships, patient and provider access, data, class of trade, and site‑of‑care dynamics.
- This individual plays a critical role in shaping distribution strategies for nephrology products characterized by high‑touch care pathways, medical and pharmacy benefit exposure, and care delivery across hospital, infusion, transplant, and dialysis‑adjacent settings. The role informs distribution service agreement design to enable broad, compliant access while balancing operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and patient experience.
- The ideal candidate combines deep pharmaceutical channel distribution expertise with strategic acumen, strong cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to navigate complex trade environments and evolving care models common in nephrology and other rare or specialty disease areas.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of distribution strategies supporting nephrology launches, accounting for site‑of‑care variation (e.g., hospital outpatient departments, infusion centers, transplant centers) and payer mix considerations, including Medicare, Commercial, and Medicaid
- Maintain deep understanding of hospital, specialty, and retail pharmacy channels, including provider capabilities, buy‑and‑bill dynamics, specialty pharmacy services, and competitive market approaches to ensure Biogen maintains an industry‑leading patient access model
- Partner closely with Brand, Trade, Data, Market Access, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure distribution strategies are compliant, executable, and aligned to enterprise priorities
- Collaborate with pipeline and inline strategy teams to inform nephrology commercialization planning, including forecasting, gross‑to‑net considerations, and operational build requirements for launch and post‑launch evolution
Requirements
- You are a strategic thinker with a strong command of pharmaceutical distribution channels.
- 7+ years of experience in commercial market access, trade, and/or distribution
- Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution channels, including specialty distribution, specialty pharmacy, retail, and rare, high‑touch, and complex therapy models commonly seen in nephrology
Nice to have
- master's degree preferred
- Bachelor's degree required
Compensation
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Company info
- We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit.
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact.
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