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Stoke Therapeutics · 2 days ago

Vice President, Distribution & Trade – Market Access Field

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$333K/yr - $375K/yr

10+ years exp

Stoke Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression through RNA medicine. The Vice President, Distribution & Trade – Market Access Field will design and manage the specialty distribution strategy for zorevunersen, ensuring patient access and compliance while overseeing partnerships with specialty distributors and pharmacies.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design and execute the U.S. specialty distribution and trade strategy aligned with the product access and commercial plan

Establish and manage relationships with channel partners (SDs, SPs, 3PLs) to ensure timely, compliant product distribution

Lead selection, contracting, and performance management of all trade and distribution vendors

Develop and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and reporting to ensure optimal service levels and inventory management

Oversee the operational readiness of the distribution network to support launch, including order management, returns processing, and product traceability

Manage day-to-day trade operations, including data flow, order-to-cash processes, and performance reviews with distribution partners

Ensure DSCSA serialization and traceability compliance across the distribution network

Oversee state licensing activities related to product distribution and ensure all licenses are obtained, maintained, and compliant with federal and state regulations

Partner closely within Market Access and across Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and Patient Services to ensure an integrated, compliant, and patient-centered distribution model

Collaborate with Supply Chain and Quality to align on product release, distribution, and logistics

Support Finance and Legal in contract negotiation, distribution fee structures, and compliance with fair market value standards

Ensure all trade and distribution activities comply with DSCSA, PDMA, GDP, and other applicable regulations

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for distribution, product handling, and data integrity

Collaborate with Compliance and QA functions to support audits and ongoing monitoring

Qualification

U.S. pharmaceutical tradeSpecialty product distributionDSCSA serializationVendor managementProject managementAnalytical mindsetPassion for rare diseaseCommunication skills

Required

10+ years of experience in U.S. pharmaceutical/biotech trade, distribution, or channel operations; prior experience in rare disease or specialty biologics

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related field (MBA preferred)

Proven track record launching specialty products and managing limited distribution networks

Deep understanding of DSCSA serialization, state licensing, GDP, and 3PL operations

Start-up Experience - Ability to work hands-on, build from scratch, and manage multiple vendors and consultants in a resource-limited environment

Strong vendor management and negotiation experience

Excellent project management and communication skills

Analytical mindset with strong attention to operational details

Passion for rare disease and improving patient access