Associate Director, Specialty and Trade Operations

As an Associate Director, you will take ownership of specialty pharmacy strategy and execution -driving performance, improving access, and optimizing patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and optimize specialty pharmacy operations to improve patient access, adherence, and affordability
• Monitor vendor and channel performance, ensuring programs consistently meet or exceed expectations
• Drive operational improvements and implement program enhancements across the specialty network
• Partner cross-functionally with teams across patient support, marketing, medical, analytics, and field access
• Translate data into actionable insights to elevate program performance and strategic decision-making
• Lead business reviews with external partners, providing oversight, direction, and accountability
• Develop communications, materials, and program frameworks in alignment with compliance requirements
• Manage budgets, timelines, and operational plans across multiple initiatives
• Ensure all activities are executed with a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and ethical standards

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in biopharma, with a strong track record in market access, trade, or specialty pharmacy
• Deep expertise in specialty pharmacy operations and managing external vendor relationships
• Proven ability to build, launch, and optimize complex programs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights and actions
• Experience supporting product launches or pre-launch activities is highly valued
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

Additional Details:

• ~40% travel
• Role offers high visibility and the opportunity to shape critical access and distribution strategies