Harmony Biosciences is recruiting for a Senior Director, Trade and Distribution. The Senior Director, Trade and Distribution is responsible for developing and executing Harmony's trade, channel, and distribution strategy while effectively leading, developing, and managing the Trade and Distribution team. This role oversees specialty pharmacy and trade partner strategy, product access, account management, pricing and contract support, inventory forecasting, returns/replacement management, data and service-level performance, and operational execution. As a key member of the Market Access leadership team, this individual partners closely with Patient Services, Field Sales, Commercial Operations/Analytics, Regulatory, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Contracting, and Supply Chain to support product availability, patient access, and business objectives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and execute Harmony's long- and short-term trade, channel, and distribution strategic imperatives aligned to business objectives.
- Lead, motivate, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing Trade and Distribution team; ensure resource readiness, clear priorities, and strong execution across workstreams.
- Provide active account management for specialty pharmacies, wholesalers/distributors, and other key trade partners to support product availability, service performance, and operational excellence.
- Establish, monitor, and manage key performance indicators, service-level expectations, inventory metrics, dispense data, and reporting requirements for channel partners; hold partners accountable while maintaining strong relationships.
- Ensure patient accessibility to product through trade partners and specialty pharmacies while supporting compliant processes and appropriate operational controls.
- Lead cross-functional teams with Patient Services, Commercial Operations/Analytics, Finance, IT, Field Sales, Legal/Compliance, Contracting, and Supply Chain to implement channel strategies, improve workflows, strengthen data quality, and track progress against established goals.
- Lead or support negotiations for distribution, pricing, data, and service agreements with trade partners to ensure product availability, targeted market penetration, revenue and margin objectives, and patient needs are met.
- Maintain excellence in team leadership, partner management, contracting, compliance, quarter-end management, SOPs, work instructions, process governance, and operational issue resolution.
- Manage applicable operating budget and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, simplify processes, and strengthen partner performance.
- Actively participate and contribute to the Market Access leadership team and other formal or informal cross-functional teams as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position has supervisory responsibilities for two direct reports within Trade and Distribution.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving problems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare products industry required; rare disease or specialty product experience preferred.
- 10+ years of experience within Trade, Channel, Distribution, Specialty Pharmacy, Market Access, or related commercial operations functions required.
- Experience building and managing distribution networks, including specialty pharmacy relationships, service agreements, data agreements, and operational governance.
- Strong understanding of specialty pharmacy operations, reimbursement workflows, patient access, coverage, channel partner management, and contract negotiation processes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory, dispense, financial, operational, and service-level data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with business partners, stakeholders, and senior leadership; MS Office proficiency required.
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment within broad guidelines while balancing business, compliance, operational, and patient access considerations.
- Ability to identify process improvements, simplify workflows, and strengthen operational controls, governance, and partner accountability.
- Strong team player with a customer-service mindset, high ethical standards, and solution-oriented approach.
Physical demands and work environment:
- This role requires approximately 25% domestic travel to support business and customer needs.
- The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision.
- Manual dexterity required to use computers, tablets, and cell phone.
- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods.
What can Harmony offer you?
- Medical, Vision and Dental benefits the first of the month following start date
- Generous paid time off and Company designated Holidays
- Company paid Disability benefits and Life Insurance coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Company sponsored wellness programs
- Professional development initiatives and continuous learning opportunities
- A certified Great Place to Work for eight consecutive years based on our positive, values-based company culture
Want to see our latest job opportunities? Follow us on LinkedIn! Harmony Biosciences is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The company was established in October 2017 with a vision to provide novel treatment options for people living with rare, neurological disorders who have unmet medical needs. For more information on Harmony Biosciences, visit www.harmonybiosciences.com Harmony Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity, e-Verify Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Recruitment agencies please note: Harmony Biosciences will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on a specific role. Candidate Resumes/CV's submitted without permission or directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation. #LI-Hybrid |
Harmony Biosciences
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
Jun 28, 2026