Director, Trade & Distribution — Patient Access (Equity)

Orca-Bio; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Life insurance

AD&D

Parental leave

Subsidized lunches

Job summary

Orca Bio seeks a Director of Trade, Distribution and Patient Assistance to own the distribution channel strategy and daily operations from Orca to the point of care. You will manage 3PL, specialty pharmacy networks, and end-to-end order-to-cash for ATCs, government channels, and patient assistance programs.

Reporting to the Head of Market Access, you will ensure doses are ordered, shipped, delivered, and reconciled without disruption to patient care while collaborating with Finance, Legal,

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech trade and distribution leadership.
• Direct experience managing 3PL and/or specialty pharmacy relationships.
• Familiarity with government channels and gross-to-net mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3PL and distribution operations strategy and execution.
• Manage 3PL relationships, BRD, and end-to-end distribution design.
• Oversee SP channel strategy, contracting, and compliance.
• Develop patient assistance programs and ensure policy compliance.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Compliance to align channel practices.

Skills

3PL management

Specialty pharmacy partnerships

Trade channel strategy

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred

Job description

Orca Bio seeks a Director of Trade, Distribution and Patient Assistance to own the distribution channel strategy and daily operations from Orca to the point of care. You will manage 3PL, specialty pharmacy networks, and end-to-end order-to-cash for ATCs, government channels, and patient assistance programs.

Reporting to the Head of Market Access, you will ensure doses are ordered, shipped, delivered, and reconciled without disruption to patient care while collaborating with Finance, Legal,