Strategic Trade & Distribution Lead, US Oncology

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a Trade Relations Lead for US Oncology to drive trade operational initiatives and build key account relationships.

Based in our Cambridge, MA area, you will own distribution data, invoicing processes, and vendor relationships with wholesalers and distributors. You will lead cross-functional teams to monitor trade interfaces (EDI, eCommerce, DSCSA compliance) and develop tools for performance analysis and strategic initiatives across launches and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of pharmaceutical trade operations experience, or advanced degree with 4+ years.
• Strong project management and account management skills with demonstrated business impact.
• 2+ years pharmaceutical operations, distribution, or managed markets experience.
• Strong computer software skills (Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and analytical capabilities.
• Understanding of DSCSA and manufacturer compliance requirements.
• Understanding of SAP/Data Warehouse systems.
• Previous experience interfacing with pharmaceutical related customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development of Trade & Distribution KPIs, Customer Score Cards, and dashboards.
• Through purchase order management, create and oversee Finished Goods and Channel inventory to achieve target levels.
• Lead & implement revisions and own the USOBU Returns Policy to reduce financial exposure from product returns.
• Manage USOBU Replacement Product Programs for current and launch products.
• Collaborate with internal teams for improving & monitoring trade interfaces to resolve issues (EDI, eCommerce,returns, customer master, distribution feeds, andTrack and Trace vendor).
• Own Trade vendor relationships with Specialty Distributors and Wholesalers, and establish strong working relationships with other vendors such as Value Centric & Data Aggregators.
• Own the review, reconciliation and approval processes for Trade related invoices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for all Trade & Distribution data and IT related projects and initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally to partner with business partners to provide expert knowledge and support for systems utilized by Trade & Distribution (eCommerce, order management,returns, distribution, customers master,DSCSA compliance).
• Develop the Trade Department’s documentation and compliance efforts.
• Develop operational tools and business presentations as needed to drive Trade-related projects associated with Takeda initiatives, including new drug launches, marketplace changes, and targeted channel marketing activities.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager in support of organizational objectives

Skills

Business Planning

Project Management Skills

Communication

Analytical

Management

Customer Service Orientation

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in operations/related field

Tools

SAP

Data Warehouse

EDI systems

eCommerce platforms

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a Trade Relations Lead for US Oncology to drive trade operational initiatives and build key account relationships.

Based in our Cambridge, MA area, you will own distribution data, invoicing processes, and vendor relationships with wholesalers and distributors. You will lead cross-functional teams to monitor trade interfaces (EDI, eCommerce, DSCSA compliance) and develop tools for performance analysis and strategic initiatives across launches and