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Associate Director, Trade Strategy
United States - California - Foster CityCommercial/Sales OperationsRegularОписание вакансии
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Job Description
Position Overview
The Associate Director - Trade Strategy at Gilead Sciences is responsible for the development of new product channel strategies and modifications based on ongoing market dynamics. This includes the evaluation of long-term strategic plans for the Trade and Channel accounts (Wholesalers, Specialty Distributors, Retail/Specialty Pharmacies) and the implementation of channel programs in support of individual brand and access objectives. This role will involve collaborating with various internal stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of channel strategies that support Gilead’s brand and access objectives.
Reports to: Director, Trade Strategy – Market Access – Cross Portfolio. Based at our Foster City, CA campus. This is not a remote role.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development and Execution:
Lead the development of new product channel & distribution strategies, and modifications based on ongoing market dynamics.
Evaluate long-term strategic plans for Trade and Channel accounts, including Wholesalers, Specialty Distributors, and Retail/Specialty Pharmacies.
Implement channel programs to support individual brands and access objectives.
Internal Collaboration:
Serve as an internal point-of-contact for Marketing Brand leads and Managed Markets Strategy and Operations leadership.
Partner with Trade Account Managers, Trade Operations, Government Pricing, Finance, Payer Marketing, and Chargebacks to analyze, recommend, approve, and implement channel strategies.
Collaborate with Trade Contract Management and Trade Operations in negotiating and executing channel contracts.
Work closely with Auditing, Regulatory, Legal, and other partners to ensure fully compliant practices, policies, and procedures.
Performance Monitoring:
Identify appropriate metrics and KPIs in alignment with Trade Account Managers to monitor and measure the performance of Gilead’s distribution networks and agreements.
Monitor and measure the performance of Gilead's distribution networks and agreements using established metrics.
Analyze the flow of products and dollars across the distribution chain to optimize efficiency.
Utilize key healthcare-related datasets (e.g., 867, 852) to inform strategic decisions and performance evaluations.
Market Analysis and Reporting:
Attend outside meetings or conferences to monitor the competitive landscape and stay abreast of distribution trends.
Develop reporting requirements for new and existing channels and keep key internal partners and stakeholders informed about distribution trends.
Experience and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree; graduate degree is a plus
8+ years of related experience in in the biotech or pharmaceuticals industry
Previous experience in Managed Markets, specifically in the development and execution of distribution networks and channel segments, including Wholesalers, Specialty Distributors, Retail and Specialty Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Integrated Delivery Networks
Working knowledge of Managed Markets (e.g., flow of product and dollars across the distribution chain, government pricing regulations, typical contracting terms and approaches) as well as key healthcare related datasets (e.g. 867, 852)
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on cross-functional project management and issue resolution.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Eight Years’ Experience
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, organizational objectives and holding to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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