Senior Director, Trade & Channel
- Employer
- Avidity Biosciences
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Start date
- Oct 1, 2024
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- Discipline
- Marketing, Manufacturing & Production, Supply Chain, Science/R&D, Oncology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Beach
Job Details
- Lead the strategy development and implementation of Avidity’s distribution operations.
- Implement the optimal 3PL operations pre-launch for Avidity assets.
- Lead and manage channel engagement with all stakeholders associated with 3PL, Specialty Distribution, and Specialty Pharmacy.
- Development of a comprehensive channel strategy and tactical plan for launch.
- Execute the distribution/channel strategy for development products while ensuring that the distribution channel is positioned for new products and indications.
- Manage Order to Delivery cycle activities to ensure contractual requirements are met and financial implications are communicated (i.e. inventory levels, data delivery, and service levels).
- Lead multiple aspects of relationships with network channel partners including any future contract amendments that may be needed.
- Direct channel improvements that increase service levels to customers and patients.
- Hold channel partners accountable to service level standards while nurturing strong relationships.
- Assist with the development of our performance tracking system and other tools to track engagement and performance metrics.
- Perform trade data reporting requirements in conjunction with commercial analytics to perform assessments in trade and network performance.
- Prepare and conduct quarterly business reviews with trade partners.
- Work closely with Supply chain on Commercial packaging artwork by acting as a liaison with internal functions CMC, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing, and external functions.
- Lead State Licensing initiatives to ensure Avidity is credentialed and licensed in all required states.
- Budget and vendor management to ensure timely and fiscally responsible project execution.
- Support and provide commercial input into CMC Supply chain strategy and planning.
- 15+ years of bio/pharmaceutical experience required with a key understanding of current US pharmaceutical distribution models.
- 8+ years of US channel management experience (3PL, Specialty Distribution, Specialty Pharmacy).
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.
- Previous Oncology experience preferred.
- Experience partnering with Specialty Pharmacies to establish fee-for-service programs.
- Demonstrated experience in process development for coordination with HUB, co-pay, and other patient service providers.
- Demonstrated skills in business planning and distribution strategy with strong problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and financial acumen required to manage complex contractual agreements.
- Lead strategy development, design, vendor selection, and implementation phases for end to end channel partnership.
- Ability to translate and compile data into comprehensive and functional reports.
- New product launch experience required.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated skills working cross functionally to gain alignment and improve business performance.
- Experience working in alliances/partnerships is a plus.
- Experience with State Licensing requirements for various title options.
- Highly organized and detail oriented, excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to travel as required for conferences and internal meetings up to 20%.
- Candidates must be flexible, possess positive mindsets, work with a high sense of urgency, and excel at collaboration with peers.
- The base salary range for this role is $237,500 - $262,500. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.
- Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.
- A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.
Company
Our vision is to profoundly improve people’s lives by revolutionizing the delivery of RNA therapeutics. We’re utilizing our proprietary AOC platform to design, engineer, and develop therapeutics that combine the tissue selectivity of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) with the precision of oligonucleotide-based therapies in order to redefine RNA therapeutics and more effectively target underlying genetic drivers of diseases. We are delivering on this vision by investing in our platform, our pipeline and our people.
Our commitment to rigorous and innovative science is matched only by our passion to see patients’ lives changed. We consistently challenge ourselves to Be AVID – Agile, Visionary, Integrated and Diverse.
We are assembling a diverse team experienced in rare disease and RNA therapies. Our team members bring expertise in research, development and commercial execution. We are focused on cultivating the right team to not only grow the company, but also to reflect the communities we serve. We are dedicated to employing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels of the organization to not only ensure that different backgrounds and perspectives are being heard and acted upon, but that our employees also feel understood, accepted and valued.
- Website
- http://www.aviditybiosciences.com/
- Phone
- 858-401-7900
- Location
-
10578 Science Center Drive
Suite 125
San Diego
California
92121
US
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