Senior Trade Operations & Analytics Specialist

Ardelyx, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Organ and bone marrow leave (up to 12–

Equity incentive plans

Health plans (medical, prescription,牙,

Life insurance

Disability

Flexible time off

Winter Holiday shutdown

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ardelyx, Inc. is seeking a Senior Trade Operations Analyst to bridge distribution and specialty pharmacy data and operations.

The role converts complex datasets into actionable insights, driving program performance for the IBSRELA and XPHOZAH brands. You will work with Strategic Account Managers, Trade Operations, Field Reimbursement, and Commercial Analytics to ensure data quality and program requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6-8 years in pharmaceutical market access, trade operations, analytics, specialty pharmacy, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of trade distribution, specialty pharmacy operations, reporting and analytics.
• Experience building cross-functional relationships with external partners.
• Ability to communicate complex data and recommendations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze access, service and trade performance metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare analytical reports and present findings to senior management with recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and patient access across distribution partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to accelerate access to specialty pharmacies.
• Perform variance analyses and investigate changes in trade performance and customer behavior.
• Collaborate with Trade Operations Manager to produce monthly/quarterly reports on inventory, sales, and trade spend.
• Deliver quarterly business reviews and operational updates to internal and distribution partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve trade operations processes, reporting, and data quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Ardelyx, Inc. is seeking a Senior Trade Operations Analyst to bridge distribution and specialty pharmacy data and operations.

The role converts complex datasets into actionable insights, driving program performance for the IBSRELA and XPHOZAH brands. You will work with Strategic Account Managers, Trade Operations, Field Reimbursement, and Commercial Analytics to ensure data quality and program requirements are met.