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Biogen

Associate Director – Trade and Distribution Strategy, Nephrology

Biogen

. Design, implement, and evolve U.S.

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. channel distribution strategies, particularly in nephrology, with a strong focus on compliance, operational efficiency, and patient access. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and analyze complex channel dynamics within the pharmaceutical landscape.

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Pharmaceutical Distribution ChannelsNephrology Market AccessStrategic PlanningAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills
Commercial Market AccessTrade ManagementDistribution StrategyData AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceChannel EconomicsPatient Support ProgramsSpecialty Pharmacy ServicesHospital EconomicsInfusion-Based Distribution
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsStrategic FocusExecutional RigorCollaborationAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities
Industry Keywords
U.S. Supply ChainHealthcare ReimbursementMedicareBuy-and-Bill DynamicsSpecialty Provider WorkflowsCompetitive Market ApproachesDistribution Service AgreementsPatient AccessStrategic PartnershipsCompliance Adherence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, implement, and evolve U.S. channel distribution strategies across Biogen’s portfolio, focusing on nephrology launches and lifecycle optimization
  • Lead strategic planning across complex channel models, regulatory and policy requirements, program sustainability, strategic partnerships, patient and provider access, data, class of trade, and site-of-care dynamics
  • 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 for nephrology launches across hospitals, infusion centers, transplant centers, and dialysis-adjacent settings
  • Inform distribution service agreement design to enable compliant access while balancing operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and patient experience
  • Maintain expertise in hospital, specialty, and retail pharmacy channels, buy-and-bill dynamics, specialty pharmacy services, and competitive market approaches
  • Support strategic recommendations with analytics covering channel economics, reimbursement, fund flow, policy, site-of-care economics, and patient access
  • Partner with Brand, Trade, Data, Market Access, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams
  • Collaborate with pipeline and inline strategy teams on commercialization planning, forecasting, gross-to-net considerations, and launch/post-launch operational requirements
  • Lead evolution of existing distribution programs, mitigate risk, respond to competitive dynamics, and adapt to regulatory or legislative changes
  • Ensure integrity, compliance, and adherence to company policies while modeling Biogen core values and fostering collaboration, enterprise thinking, and accountability

Requirements

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%

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Regular employees are eligible for short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities
  • 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
  • Learning, growth, and expanding skills opportunities