Associate Director, Trade Operations
About The Position
The Associate Director of Trade Operations will be responsible for the day-to-day aspects of Cogent Biosciences commercial channel operations. The Key responsibilities will be to oversee the physical and financial flow of the Cogent Biosciences portfolio beginning with the launch of bezuclastinib. The candidate will trouble shoot with 3PL and Specialty Distributors to ensure smooth daily operations including inventory management, product fulfillment, data reporting and management of returns. This candidate will also support the long-term management of Cogent Bioscience’s trade customers by contributing analysis and insight to the account planning process. The individual will report to the Executive Director Trade & Distribution within the Market Access team and work closely with Corporate Accounts, Supply Chain, Patient Access Services and Commercial Operations as well as other internal Cogent Biosciences colleagues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 8+ years of pharmaceutical trade & distribution experience with a heavy preference for rare disease or oncology experience within 3PL and specialty distributors.
- 8+ years of experience in related fields such as Market Access, Wholesaler or Specialty Pharmacy account management, 3PL management or distribution & supply chain management in pharmaceutical / biotech companies.
- Understanding of the current healthcare landscape, compliant manufacturer practices, 3Rd Party Logistics, product distribution, and product fulfillment
- Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to determine trends and inform strategy
- Ability to build strong customer relationships, strategic planning and influencing skills
- Knowledge of data flow, chargeback management and or DSCSA requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills
- Ability to engage with customers and resolve product fulfillment issues or challenges
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective / collaborative working relationships with Field teams, Brand teams and home office functions
- Ability to understand business requirements, market dynamics and propose solutions, gain alignment and execute
- Proven ability to identify issues and provide effective solutions to address them. Ability to effectively communicate the solution and its value to affected parties.
- Ability to work with multiple customers simultaneously
- Ability to learn and work autonomously
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree, MBA a plus
Responsibilities
- Oversee 3PL and specialty distributor operations including new customer onboarding, pricing updates, inventory management, order to cash process, support chargeback management, returns and any distribution related discrepancies within customers.
- Ensure seamless distribution of high value products and manage inventory to ensure patient access.
- Monitor 852/867 as well as other data feeds to track product movement, channel pull through and produce ad hoc reporting
- Support QBR preparation and development of long term partnerships
- Partner with colleagues from Market Access, Supply Chain, Commercial Ops, Quality, Patient Services and Marketing to ensure distribution model supports the overall patient journey and brand strategy.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- bonus
- ongoing stock awards
- 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family covered
- funding up to 75% of in-network deductibles
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting
- generous paid time off
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- paid family and medical leave for all employees regardless of location
- company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks
- wellness programs
- tuition reimbursement
- inclusive family-forming support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
