Associate Director – Trade and Distribution Strategy, Nephrology

Biogen

Associate Director of Trade and Distribution Strategy focused on nephrology launches at Biogen. Leading complex channel distribution strategies and ensuring patient access across diverse healthcare settings.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $171,000 - $236,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject matter expert on evolving U.S. supply chain and distribution‑related laws, channel models, and strategic channel partner capabilities, with particular focus on medical‑benefit products and nephrology‑relevant care settings
Lead the design and execution of distribution strategies supporting nephrology launches, accounting for site‑of‑care variation (e.g., hospital outpatient departments, infusion centers, transplant centers) and payer mix considerations, including Medicare, Commercial, and Medicaid
Maintain deep understanding of hospital, specialty, and retail pharmacy channels, including provider capabilities, buy‑and‑bill dynamics, specialty pharmacy services, and competitive market approaches to ensure Biogen maintains an industry‑leading patient access model
Support strategic recommendations with robust analytics, incorporating channel economics, reimbursement and fund‑flow considerations, active and pending policy (e.g., serialization, importation, federal and state pricing policy), site‑of‑care economics, and patient access dynamics
Partner closely with Brand, Trade, Data, Market Access, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure distribution strategies are compliant, executable, and aligned to enterprise priorities
Collaborate with pipeline and inline strategy teams to inform nephrology commercialization planning, including forecasting, gross‑to‑net considerations, and operational build requirements for launch and post‑launch evolution
Proactively identify and lead evolution of existing distribution programs to support new nephrology product launches, mitigate risk, respond to competitive dynamics, and adapt to regulatory or legislative changes impacting specialty and medical‑benefit products
Exercise sound judgment in all activities to ensure integrity, compliance, and adherence to company policies; model Biogen core values and foster a culture of 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

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial market accesstradedistributionpharmaceutical distribution channelsspecialty pharmacyhospital economicsinfusion economicsanalytical skillsstrategic initiativescross-functional projects

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesstrategic focusexecutional rigorsound judgmentcollaborationaccountabilityleadershipadaptabilityproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree