Director, Trade Relations

Director, Trade Relations
United States – Remote
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
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Job Description
In this role, you'll be responsible for managing all the U.S. based retail, specialty and wholesaler distribution partnerships and other market channel activities related to the distribution of Gilead products. You will provide insight in optimizing the business relationships and outcomes with targeted accounts and providing Gilead Senior Leadership with pro-active insights on channel trends and means of improving the Company's position in the market.
This field-based position will report to the Senior Director, Trade Relations and will have national responsibility for approximately 12 targeted accounts. The candidate must live in the continental United States and be able to travel up to 50% (attend conferences, visit customers and attend meetings in Foster City, CA).
Key Responsibilities:

• You will have on going responsibility for management of agreements with different channel partners, assuring commercial activity meets terms of agreement, addressing any issues occurring within agreement by working with key Gilead parties and the wholesaler/distributor representatives to resolve any issues in a timely and effective manner.
• You will collaborate with order management in Trade Operations to address any evolving issues in partner ordering patterns.
• A key responsibility will be to negotiate and execute agreements with wholesaler and manage amendments as Gilead portfolio evolves, including experiencing the loss of exclusivity on certain products.
• You will provide strategic guidance on partner selection based on core capabilities, market presence core values, capabilities and with the focus always being on the patient.
• Assist in establishment and periodic modification of key contract terms and deliverables, including data sets provided.
• Serves as the primary touchpoint to distribution channel partners, (retail, specialty and wholesaler), attend major relevant industry events to represent Gilead, arrange for and conduct business update discussions between targeted accounts/Gilead, gain/report key insights regarding industry trends and practices that impact Gilead and its products.
• Utilizes, to the fullest extent possible, the data and information available from channel partners and Trade Operations to assist in the management of financial/market forecasts, inventory level optimization and analysis of buying trends/behaviors of key accounts. Includes management of timing and data resolution of data fields for Trade Operations, Brand, Finance and Analytics, as well as additional data available on returns and other distribution related activities.
• Works cross functionally where needed and within business conduct guidelines with Managed Markets Strategy & Operations, Managed Markets, Commercial Legal/U.S. Pricing & Access, Drug Safety, Analytics, Finance and Brand to incorporate information into overall analysis of market activity and agreement terms and conditions.
• Establishes C suite multi-level relationships with channel partners, allowing for significant, constructive, tactical strategic dialogue between the parties.
• Produces accurate, timely and insightful business reviews with support to on- going data/dashboard reports; summarizing major issues, trends and potential course corrections required in managing the distribution process and partners.
• Reports should include detailed summary of potential legislative/regulatory impacts, business model shifts, market channel shift trends, and partner M&A activity, and 3rd party payer policy changes.
• Translates management report findings into strategic initiatives to improve Gilead's competitive position in entering new distribution channels.
• Present recommendations and secure buy-in from Director, Business Operations and Senior Management.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

• The candidate will be responsible for negotiating retail, specialty pharmacy and wholesaler agreements based on business need and approved by needed departments at Gilead.
• Monitoring agreements/amendment compliance via dashboard reports and scheduling business reviews.
• A key role is serving as an internal Gilead resource for escalated retail, specialty pharmacy and wholesaler issues (including operations and data), contract analysis and contract language needs.
• The candidate will assist Gilead brand leadership in a variety of business development initiatives to drive product pull through and to enhance retail, specialty pharmacy and wholesaler relationships in a compliant manner.
• Attendance required at various industry conferences, such as Asembia, NASP and PCMA.
• The management of distribution operations will also include managing sub wholesale channel inventory, label/NDC updates, packaging changes, return goods and stocking issues.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Proven success in negotiating retail, wholesaler and specialty pharmacy distribution agreements, data agreements, understands FMV and how to utilize talking points and resistance training in a negotiation.
• Ability to understand and communicate data analytics, leadership in C suite relationships to support the needed strategic and business planning experience needed for this position.
• Specific responsibilities include managing the RFQ (request for quotation) process, developing distribution model criteria; making recommendations for participation in our retail, specialty pharmacy and wholesaler network.
• The candidate must be self-motivated, work well in a team environment, is skilled in developing relationships to support working cross functionally in multiple departments in Foster City and within needed timelines and budget constraints.
• The role requires complex written and verbal communication skills.
• Team leadership and/or project management experience aligned with Gilead's Leadership Commitments.
• Ability to identify rising issues, provide solutions and recommendations to Foster City management and Brand teams. The candidate must be able to master the clinical training of Gilead's products because the scope of work includes supporting all products in all therapeutic areas.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years' Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Ten Years' Experience
OR
PhD and Eight Years' Experience
Preferred Experience:

• The position prefers 12 + years' experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry
• Product Distribution experience in Branded Pharmacy/ Biotech with prior experience in Trade, Distribution & Specialty Pharmacy, and/or Market Access preferred
• 4 + years of experience in Trade management of specialty pharmaceutical products at a bio-pharmaceutical manufacturer, specialty pharmaceutical distributor or pharmacy, or full-line wholesaler.
• Advanced contract negotiation skills and business planning skills.
• Documented experience in the development, implementation, and management of trade channel contracts, including recent experience managing contracts with SD, SP, or FLW
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of specialty channel patient-level data, and experience contracting for it
• Established relationships with executive leadership at key trade accounts will be strongly preferred
• Proven ability to establish strategic key metrics/KPIs to assess SD and SP performance and closely manage Gilead's partners operations to those metrics
• Bachelor's degree OR 10+ years in retail, specialty pharmacy, wholesaler account management, and advanced contract negotiation experience preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word and fluent in conversational and written English
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills. Makes solid business decisions based on thorough analysis of knowledge of the channel marketplace
• Strong business acumen. Fluent in understanding the financial impact of contract terms and fee structures.
• Ability to travel 25 - 40% of the time

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling 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, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
  The salary range for this position is: $216,070.00 - $279,620.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
  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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