Director, Trade and Distribution (remote)
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About this opportunity
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role:
As a Director, Trade and Distribution you will play a critical leadership role in shaping how our therapies reach patients across the healthcare ecosystem. You will build and lead strategic partnerships with key channel stakeholders, including full-line wholesalers, specialty distributors, specialty pharmacies, and retail pharmacy partners.
You will act as a trusted advisor to external partners and internal stakeholders, coordinating cross-functional engagement and influencing access strategies that drive business growth and patient access.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned to brand and commercial objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite and senior-level channel stakeholders
Lead contracting and negotiation efforts with wholesalers, specialty distributors, and pharmacies
Drive pull-through initiatives and performance optimization across key accounts
Partner cross-functionally with Market Access, Sales, and Field teams to ensure aligned execution
Conduct quarterly business reviews and account analyses to inform strategic decisions
Monitor market dynamics and adapt strategies to maximize channel effectiveness
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech sales or national account management
3+ years managing trade/channel accounts
Proven experience negotiating with specialty pharmacies, wholesalers, and distributors
Strong understanding of reimbursement and market access dynamics
Up to 50% travel required
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or advanced degree
Strong executive presence with ability to influence across senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking and execution excellence
Experience driving innovation and navigating complex healthcare environments
Champion patient-first decision making and customer focus
Foster collaboration, inclusion, and trust across stakeholders
Embrace innovation and challenge the status quo
Demonstrate accountability and deliver on ambitious performance goals
Adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving market
Location: Remote
Pay Range for this position: $190,200 - $285,400
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here .
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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