Director, US Trade and Distribution

Hansa Biopharma

Director of US Trade and Distribution leading channel strategy and distribution operations at Hansa Biopharma. Focused on patient access, compliance, and launch readiness in a rare disease company.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $215,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in US pharmaceutical supply and distribution operations, with a strong focus on channel strategy, compliance, and vendor management. Proficient in data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to drive successful product launches and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

US Pharmaceutical Supply ExperienceChannel Strategy DevelopmentVendor Relationship ManagementData Analytics ProficiencyCompliance Knowledge (DSCSA)

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Hard Skills

Channel StrategyDistribution Network ManagementDemand ForecastingInventory MonitoringChargeback AdministrationContract OperationsGross-to-Net EconomicsVendor OversightBudget ManagementProduct Launch Support

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsEffective Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteERP SystemsContract Management SystemsTracelinkSharepoint

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical DistributionBiotechOrphan DrugsNephrologyTransplant

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Hansa Biopharma's US trade and distribution operations
Drive channel strategy, distribution partnerships, patient access, compliance, and launch readiness
Channel strategy and design
Distribution network management
Gross-to-net and channel economics support
Chargeback administration
Government and commercial contract operations
Demand forecasting & inventory monitoring
Data analytics and channel insights
Compliance, including DSCSA, and risk management
Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Regulatory, Quality, Commercial Operations, and Market Access
Provide functional leadership, vendor oversight, and cross-functional coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university
10 years of US pharmaceutical supply and distribution experience including experience supporting a US product launch, preferably in hospital, transplant, nephrology or orphan
Vendor relationship management and governance experience, preferably with 3PLs/SDs and CMOs
3PL budget management experience
Experience from a smaller international biotech company is preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
ERP system experience essential.
Strong working knowledge of other IT systems (e.g. Contract Management Systems, Sharepoint, Travel & Expenses systems)
Knowledge and experience with Tracelink and DSCSA legislation
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization including C-suite, CEO and Board of Directors
Ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities, in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, approximately 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan and company match
short-term and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
company holidays
well-being benefits