Job Description

The Associate Director Trade and Distribution Strategy is accountable for the design, implementation and evolution of the channel distribution strategy for the pain portfolio. This individual will lead strategic planning considering country-specific regulations and policies, program sustainability, strategic alliances, patient and customer access, data, class of trade and setting of care. They will inform distribution service agreement design to support maximum access and distribution efficiency.

The ideal candidate combines deep pharmaceutical channel distribution expertise with strategic acumen, cross-functional leadership and the ability to navigate complex trade and emerging therapy models.

Key Duties and Primary Responsibilities

Lead the tactical execution of design planning, informing the development of scalable, effectivedistributionstrategies to serve short and long-term expectations while considering financial impacts and patient/customer experience

Collaborate and drive alignment across key stakeholders ondistributionand channel strategy development; apply subject matter expertise to maximize patient access and achieve corporate goals

Partner with the Trade andDistribution accountteam and functional business partners to support Vertexs understanding ofdistributioncapabilities, market expertise and differentiation

Produce business cases and recommendations on channel design, limiteddistributionand open network designs, strategic alliances (third party logistics providers, specialty pharmacy, wholesaler, specialty distributor, channel data aggregators).

Support in identifying and defining timely evolution of current Vertexdistributionprograms with a focus on new product launch, risk mitigation, changes in market dynamics, competition, and/or regulatory and legislative changes

Maintain a deep understanding of thedistribution channel; understand pharmacy and hospital capabilities and the competitive marketplace to ensure Vertex maintains an industry leading approach

Exercise sound judgment in all activities to ensure integrity and compliance with company policies. Promote Vertex core values, leading by example, developing and fostering exceptional collaboration and promoting enterprise thinking to drive breakthrough results

Knowledge and Skills:

Current knowledge of drugdistributionchannels including retaildistributionincluding digital pharmacy.

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding objectives & goals, both as an individual and as part of a team

Proven ability to develop and lead strategic initiatives and projects both internally and with external consultant support.

Relevant experience with distribution networks, new product launches, trade processes, and understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain.

Demonstrated understanding of the US commercial and government healthcare and reimbursement environment, including product and fund flow, patient support and government programs

Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to customers and internal leadership

Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate cross-functional teams, influencing without direct authority, with the interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and succeed in a highly matrixed environment

Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and work effectively across cross-functional teams

Excellent analytical skills with solid understanding of trade channel data.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in relevant field, masters degree preferred

Specialty/Biotech industry experience with at least 5+ years in Commercial Market Access and/or Retail Trade and Distribution

Experience with GPOs and IDN classes of trade.

Location:

HQ or Hybrid Schedule (3 days a week in HQ)

Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Pay Range:

$148,000 - $222,000

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1.Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2.On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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