Distribution Strategy Associate Director - Pain
Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA
Supply Chain & LogisticsFull-time$148k–$222kCompany career page
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Role summary
Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks an Associate Director to design and implement distribution channel strategies for its pain portfolio. The role requires leading strategic planning across regulatory, partnership, and access considerations while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to maximize patient access and operational efficiency.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field; master's degree preferred
- 5+ years commercial market access and/or retail trade and distribution experience in specialty/biotech
- Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical drug distribution channels including retail and digital pharmacy
- Experience with GPO and IDN classes of trade
- Understanding of US healthcare reimbursement, product flow, and government programs
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in trade channel data
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
What you'll be doing
- Lead design and execution of scalable distribution strategies balancing short and long-term objectives
- Drive stakeholder alignment on channel strategy; apply expertise to maximize patient access
- Develop business cases and recommendations for channel design and strategic alliances with logistics and pharmacy partners
- Support evolution of distribution programs in response to new launches, market dynamics, and regulatory changes
- Maintain deep market understanding of pharmacy and hospital capabilities to ensure competitive positioning
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