Associate Director, Distribution & Trade

At uniQure, we are delivering on the promise of gene therapy and delivering hope for patients facing urgent unmet medical needs. Every role in our organization carries profound purpose; whether you're in research, operations, access, or support, your contributions impact patients. We're seeking passionate professionals who thrive in high-stakes environments, uphold rigorous quality standards, and share our relentless commitment to transforming the lives of patients.  Join us in making the impossible possible, where your expertise becomes a catalyst for life-changing treatments. 
 
We are looking for an individual to implement the trade & distribution strategy across uniQure’s commercial pipeline of products. This role requires a versatile, analytically driven professional who can operate cross-functionally across Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and Market Access to ensure a smooth flow of product throughout the entire supply chain (from finished goods to delivery to end user). This individual will directly manage all channel intermediaries (3PL, Sd, SP) involved in the distribution of uniQure’s pipeline of products.
 
Key result areas (major duties, accountabilities and responsibilities)  
 

• Develop,      execute and continuously refine the channel strategies for uniQure’s      portfolio of products ensuring each strategy is tailored to the specific      distribution dynamics for each therapy.
• Negotiate,      execute, and manage all relationships with channel intermediaries (3PL,      SD, SP).
• Partner      with uniQure’s IT department to ensure all intermediaries are providing      all relevant product flow and financial flow data for reporting purposes      (ERP system). 
• Design      and monitor specific channel KPIs to ensure efficient supply chain      dynamics and make recommendations to course correct as necessary. 
• Identify,      develop, and operationalize new business opportunities across the      distribution network to improve efficiencies and save costs.
• Manage      operational budget and oversee the financial planning for all distribution      channel expenses and GTN line items.
• Collaborate      to build internal capability and trade fluency across functions by      developing educational resources and training materials that elevate      distribution’s impact and understanding across the organization.
• Attend      all pertinent industry conferences and symposiums.

 
Qualifications & Skills
 
 

• Bachelor’s      degree required. Advanced degree preferred (MBA, RPh, Pharm D, MPH, MHA).
• Minimum      3-5 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical trade &      distribution. Preferred experience in rare disease / gene therapy.
• Demonstrated      experience developing and managing 3PLs, SDs, and SPs relationships.
• Proven      track record in contract negotiation and offer development withing a      complex distribution channel environment. 
• Previous      launch experience in trade & distribution. Preferred launch experience      in rare disease / gene therapy. 
• Can      operate independently as an individual contributor to drive results in a      sometimes ambiguous and evolving environment.
• Strong      written and verbal communication skills, including comfort level with      senior management presentations. 
• Willingness      to travel as needed (~30%).

 
 
 
Salary Range: $188,000 - $228,000
 
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant, relevant years of experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from where they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.