Vice President, International Markets, Access, and Governance
About The Position
Sarepta is seeking an accomplished commercial leader to drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and revenue performance across its international business in distributor- and partner-led markets. The Vice President will develop and execute international market strategies to maximize patient access, revenue growth, and operational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and governance requirements. Working with regional leaders, distributors, functional partners, and executive leadership, this role oversees the international distributor model, market expansion opportunities, market access strategy, governance frameworks, and compliance standards. It serves as a bridge between global headquarters and international markets, promoting consistent execution, sustainable growth, and alignment with Sarepta’s broader commercial objectives.
Requirements
- Life-science degree.
- At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Significant responsibility for international commercial operations, market development, and revenue growth.
- Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and prioritize new market opportunities.
- Strong negotiation and partnership management skills.
- Experience influencing senior executives and cross-functional leaders.
- Demonstrated success delivering revenue growth.
- Strong communication and organizational leadership capabilities.
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective governance frameworks and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, healthcare, and trade requirements in international markets.
Nice To Haves
- Experience launching and commercializing innovative therapies in international markets to drive revenue growth and expand patient access.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute international commercial growth strategies across distributor- and partner-led markets, driving sustainable revenue growth, patient access, and business performance.
- Lead and optimize the international distributor model, including partner selection, performance management, capability development, contractual governance, and long-term planning.
- Identify, prioritize, and evaluate geographic expansion opportunities, new markets, and commercialization models.
- Work with regional and local stakeholders to develop and execute market access strategies that support timely patient access and reimbursement.
- Establish and maintain international governance frameworks for consistent decision-making, operating standards, risk management, and accountability.
- Oversee international team and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to applicable healthcare, anti-corruption, trade, privacy, and commercial regulations and fostering ethical conduct.
- Collaborate with Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Supply Chain, and Finance to assess market readiness, prioritize expansion, and establish sustainable pathways to serve patients.
- Monitor international market dynamics, competitive intelligence, policy developments, and healthcare system changes to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Advise executive leadership on international business performance, market trends, distributor effectiveness, compliance risks, and revenue opportunities.
- Lead and develop a high-performing international business organization by setting objectives, developing talent, and promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Benefits and work-life resources supporting physical and emotional wellness, financial wellness, and caregivers.
- Competitive compensation and benefit package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
