AD, Contract Channel Implementation 3260241

Job Title: Associate Director, Contract Channel Implementation
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
Relocation Assistance Available: Relocation Assistance Available - No
Job ID: 3260241
Flexible hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in-office per week).

Our Award-Winning Client has established itself as a leader in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, recognized nationally for innovation and excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic development of distribution networks that enhance patient access and ensure compliance with the highest industry standards.

Position Overview:

The Associate Director of Contract Channel Implementation will oversee the creation and execution of strategies for trade and distribution networks, encompassing wholesale, specialty distribution, and hybrid models. This role is essential to ensuring that therapies are delivered efficiently, reliably, and securely to patients and caregivers. Key responsibilities include building relationships with distribution partners, negotiating agreements, and analyzing distribution performance to adapt to evolving market needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of product-level distribution channel strategies, ensuring alignment with patient and caregiver needs.
• Negotiate distribution service agreements with wholesalers, specialty distributors, and specialty pharmacies, ensuring compliance with company objectives and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform financial modeling and distribution analytics to drive effective decision-making.
• Evaluate and select distribution partners through RFI and RFP processes in coordination with sourcing teams.
• Monitor trading partners, identify market shifts, and adjust distribution strategies as necessary.
• Develop service-level agreements with distribution partners, focusing on data integrity and patient service expectations.
• Build strong partnerships with wholesalers, distributors, and specialty pharmacies to ensure optimal service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in market access or related fields, including 3 years in contracting.
• Minimum of 2 years in program or account management.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification is a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of trade operations, specialty pharmacy processes, and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in managing distribution partner performance and adapting strategies to market trends.
• Strong leadership, project management, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with retail and specialty pharmacy operations is highly desirable.

Skills and Expertise Required:

• Expertise in specialty pharmacy and distribution channels.
• Strong technical skills in distribution analytics, financial modeling, and project management.
• Detailed knowledge of wholesalers, specialty distributors, and specialty pharmacy partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from inception to implementation.
• Proven track record of relationship building with distribution partners.

Benefits and Additional Details:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in-office per week).
• Occasional travel required.

Job ID: 3260241

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• What locations in the USA or states are you interested in?
• 3260241 What type of compensation is desired for a new position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Recent Relevant market access: 5 years (Required)
• Recent Contracting: 3 years (Required)
• Recent Program or account management: 2 years (Required)
• Recent Leadership and project management skills: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Both retail and specialty pharmacy: 1 year (Preferred)
• Recent Pharmacy and distribution processes: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Associate Director, Contract Channel Implementation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Recent Strategy adaptation and market analysis: 1 year (Required)
• Proven ability to build relationships with trading partners: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ridgefield, CT 06879: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $180,000