Director, Trade and Distribution

Role: Lead U.S. trade and distribution strategies for Deciphera's oncology and rare disease portfolio, overseeing partner relationships and operational execution to ensure product availability and support new launches. Responsibilities: develop and implement trade/distribution plans aligned with portfolio growth; manage specialty pharmacy, distributor, wholesaler, and 3PL partnerships; oversee outsourced distribution activities, including inventory management, fulfillment, and returns; lead partner negotiations, performance reviews, and operational improvements; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply continuity and operational excellence; monitor channel performance and identify improvement opportunities; influence organizational decisions through channel insights. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or Supply Chain; 15+ years in pharma/biotech, with 10+ years managing distribution-related functions; extensive experience managing Specialty Pharmacy, distributor, and 3PL relationships; proven track record in operational oversight and partner negotiations; strong analytical, communication, and project management skills; ability to influence cross-functional decisions. Preferred qualifications: experience with oncology, rare disease, biologics, specialty pharma, distribution models, and product launches; knowledge of order-to-cash, inventory, and compliance processes; advanced degrees such as MBA, MPH, PharmD preferred. HighValue: remote U.S., with ~20% travel for meetings and conferences.