Associate Director, Trade and Distribution Strategy

. Design, implement, and evolve U.S.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $171,000 - $235,500 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and evolve U.S. channel distribution strategies across Biogen’s portfolio, with significant focus on nephrology launches and lifecycle optimization
Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. supply chain and distribution-related laws, channel models, and strategic channel partner capabilities
Lead distribution strategies supporting nephrology launches across varied sites of care, including hospital outpatient departments, infusion centers, and transplant centers
Maintain expertise in hospital, specialty, and retail pharmacy channels, provider capabilities, buy-and-bill dynamics, specialty pharmacy services, and competitive market approaches
Develop strategic recommendations using channel economics, reimbursement and fund-flow considerations, policy, site-of-care economics, and patient access dynamics
Partner with Brand, Trade, Data, Market Access, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams
Collaborate with pipeline and inline strategy teams on nephrology commercialization planning, forecasting, gross-to-net considerations, and operational build requirements
Lead evolution of existing distribution programs for new launches, risk mitigation, competitive dynamics, and regulatory or legislative changes
Ensure integrity, compliance, adherence to company policies, and alignment with Biogen core values

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
7+ years of experience in commercial market access, trade, and/or distribution
Prior experience supporting medical-benefit and pharmacy-benefit specialty products, with exposure to hospital or infusion-based distribution models preferred
Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution channels, including specialty distribution, specialty pharmacy, retail, and rare, high-touch, and complex therapy models commonly seen in nephrology
Strong understanding of medical-benefit distribution, hospital and infusion economics, and specialty provider workflows
Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects in highly matrixed environments
Demonstrated understanding of the U.S. commercial and government healthcare and reimbursement landscape, including Medicare, product and fund flow, patient support programs, and policy drivers impacting nephrology care
Excellent analytical skills with a strong command of trade and channel data
Strong communication skills, including experience presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional governance forums
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strategic focus and executional rigor
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation
Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities
Learning, growth, and opportunities for expanding skills