What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Specialty and Trade Operations position at EPM Scientific?
As an Associate Director of Specialty and Trade Operations, you will take ownership of specialty pharmacy strategy and execution - driving performance, improving access, and optimizing patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and optimize specialty pharmacy operations to improve patient access, adherence, and affordability
- Monitor vendor and channel performance, ensuring programs consistently meet or exceed expectations
- Drive operational improvements and implement program enhancements across the specialty network
- Partner cross-functionally with teams across patient support, marketing, medical, analytics, and field access
- Translate data into actionable insights to elevate program performance and strategic decision-making
- Lead business reviews with external partners, providing oversight, direction, and accountability
- Develop communications, materials, and program frameworks in alignment with compliance requirements
- Manage budgets, timelines, and operational plans across multiple initiatives
- Ensure all activities are executed with a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and ethical standards
Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in biopharma, with a strong track record in market access, trade, or specialty pharmacy
- Deep expertise in specialty pharmacy operations and managing external vendor relationships
- Proven ability to build, launch, and optimize complex programs in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights and actions
- Experience supporting product launches or pre-launch activities is highly valued
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Additional Details:
- ~40% travel
- Role offers high visibility and the opportunity to shape critical access and distribution strategies
As an Associate Director of Specialty and Trade Operations, you will take ownership of specialty pharmacy strategy and execution - driving performance, improving access, and optimizing patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead and optimize specialty pharmacy operations to improve patient access, adherence, and affordability
Monitor vendor and channel performance, ensuring programs consistently meet or exceed expectations
Drive operational improvements and implement program enhancements across the specialty network
Partner cross-functionally with teams across patient support, marketing, medical, analytics, and field access
Translate data into actionable insights to elevate program performance and strategic decision-making
Lead business reviews with external partners, providing oversight, direction, and accountability
Develop communications, materials, and program frameworks in alignment with compliance requirements
Manage budgets, timelines, and operational plans across multiple initiatives
Ensure all activities are executed with a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and ethical standards
Qualifications:
10 years of experience in biopharma, with a strong track record in market access, trade, or specialty pharmacy
Deep expertise in specialty pharmacy operations and managing external vendor relationships
Proven ability to build, launch, and optimize complex programs in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights and actions
Experience supporting product launches or pre-launch activities is highly valued
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Additional Details:
~40% travel
Role offers high visibility and the opportunity to shape critical access and distribution strategies
Salary : $180,000 - $221,000