Overview:

The Manager, Trade will help manage day-to-day operations of the Trade Function that includes but not limited to the 3PL, Wholesalers, Retail Pharmacies and Specialty Pharmacies.

This position will require superior communication, detail orientation and thoroughness inmanagement of all the patient services programs for marketed SK Life Science products

The Manager will work closely with the SKLSI internal team on inquiries supporting the vendors and additionally build relationships and communicate frequently with vendors.

The top deliverables for this position are building a partnership with the vendors, managing day to day operations for all Trade and completing reporting related to

Responsibilities:

Support day-to-day operations of vendors supporting all Trade 3PL Vendor, including but not limited to orders, chargebacks, returns, etc.

Monitor inventory at each wholesaler daily and communicate with wholesaler buyers to request additional purchases when inventory levels are not adequate

Build strong relationship with primary points of contact at 3PL Vendor and with buyers at the wholesalers

Analyze and report Trade information throughout the organization

Communicate with SKLSI Sales team to answer inquiries on Retail pharmacy stocking issues

Collaborate daily with Trade vendors on day-to-day operations or specific questions

Review data to ensure no inaccuracies are found

Partner with internal SKLSI groups, including Finance, Quality, Commercial Operations, IT, etc.

Help support Returns processing, reporting and communicate effectively throughout the organization

Ability to travel within to visit vendors, attend conferences and SK meetings

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum of 4-8 years of pharma experience in Trade or equivalent vendor partner

Strong Trade background preferred (specifically working with 3PLs, wholesalers, Specialty Pharmacies and Retail Pharmacies)

Strong ability to work cross functionally across finance, IT, sales, marketing, market access, patient services, commercial operations, and senior leadership teams

Highly detail oriented and thorough in follow-up

Provide appropriate access and call center support/education for sales/sales management teams and wholesalers and pharmacies

Demonstrated initiative, creativity and strategic relationship building skills

Strong analytical and reporting skills; monitor patient access and support services metrics

Assist with data integration between vendors and internal SKLSI teams

Provide competitive intelligence regarding marketplace access programs and services

Prioritize a demanding workload, work cross-functionally, and evaluate enhanced services to meet current and future needs

Responsible for being the day-to-day contact for Trade vendors

Function as a subject matter expert on trade roles including; outsourced 3PL, wholesalers, retail and specialty pharmacies

Work directly with external partner(s) to ensure product is delivered appropriately to get to patients

Provide appropriate access and call center support/education for sales/sales management teams and providers.

Assist in creation and approval of internal and external written and verbal communications, materials and training

Strong project management, analytical thinking skills, and financial modeling skills

Demonstrated ability to develop, communicate, and implement successful strategic initiatives for multiple constituents with conflicting/competing objectives and goals

Ability to effectively compete for resources both with internal and external customers

Proven leadership skills and strong business acumen

Indicate any physical or mental demands that must be met to successfully perform the principal responsibilities of the position (e.g., routinely lift 25 pounds, sitting or standing for long periods of time.)

25% travel required