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KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 22 hours ago

Director/Senior Director, Trade & Distribution

Framingham, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$260K/yr - $280K/yr

10+ years exp

KalVista Pharmaceuticals is a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for rare diseases. They are seeking a Director/Senior Director for Trade & Distribution to lead the market access strategy for their product EKTERLY®, managing operations related to specialty pharmacies and logistics to ensure patient access.

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Responsibilities

Lead the US EKTERLY® trade and distribution strategy serving as primary contact for specialty pharmacies, third party logistics providers, and authorized trade partners

Negotiate and manage distribution service agreements, performance and data programs with existing network partners

Oversee limited distribution network operations to ensure optimal product availability and service levels

In partnership with KalVista Cares patient services, champion patient’s needs to ensure KalVista’s programs are ideal for supporting individuals and HCPs with regards to obtaining and maintaining therapy

Drive collaboration across the Commercial, Legal, Compliance, Quality, Supply Chain, Medical Affairs and Finance to ensure alignment on and optimal, compliant execution of channel model and patient experience

Establish, maintain and monitor distribution of physical product aligning to both internal and external partner inputs for quantity requests and ship volumes

Qualification

US Market AccessRare disease product launchTradeDistribution strategyStrategic thinkingLeadership skillsInnovative mindsetProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

10+ years in the biopharmaceutical industry; emphasis in US Market Access

Bachelor's degree required

Rare disease product launch experience in the US required

Experience delivering product access in competitive markets

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence across teams

Innovative mindset with the ability to take a creative approach to best meet the needs of both customers and KalVista

Strong presentation skills, ability to present to diverse stakeholders including external partners, healthcare professionals and senior leaders

Previous experience operationalizing trade and distribution programs within small or startup pharmaceutical and biotech organizations

Preferred

MBA or relevant post graduate qualifications

Company

KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

For nearly a decade, KalVista Pharmaceuticals has been focused on addressing the critical unmet needs of those living with hereditary angioedema (HAE).

Founded in 2011

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees