Senior Director, Trade & Distribution Strategy

PTC Therapeutics, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 239,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

PTC Therapeutics, Inc is seeking a Sr Director of Trade and Distribution to lead the go-to-market channel strategy and distribution for small molecules and gene therapy. You will oversee 3PL and specialty pharmacy networks, and collaborate with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure patient access.

The role requires deep experience in specialty distribution for rare/orphan diseases, strong account management skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-growing, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related business or scientific discipline with progressive commercial experience.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA and US healthcare financing, coverage requirements, and insurance processes.
• Extensive account management experience with distribution vendors and specialty pharmacy partners.
• Proven success launching products and influencing without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead go-to-market and in-market channel strategy for access and distribution of promoted products.
• Screen and select appropriate specialty distributors and pharmacies to ensure patient access.
• Identify marketplace trends and barriers; develop plans to optimize access and reimbursement confidence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Patient Services, Legal, Finance).
• Partner with patient services to ensure quality, efficiency, and performance in operations.
• Act as internal expert on distribution and trade issues; ensure contracting governance.
• Represent PTC at trade functions, conferences, and educational programs.
• Work with regional/national sales on education initiatives about trade and distribution.
• Support Managed Care in strategic planning and execution; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PTC Therapeutics, Inc is seeking a Sr Director of Trade and Distribution to lead the go-to-market channel strategy and distribution for small molecules and gene therapy. You will oversee 3PL and specialty pharmacy networks, and collaborate with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure patient access.

The role requires deep experience in specialty distribution for rare/orphan diseases, strong account management skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-growing, entrepreneurial