The Director, Trade & Distribution serves as Deciphera's lead for U.S. trade and distribution activities across the oncology and rare disease portfolio. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for developing trade and distribution strategy, managing specialty pharmacy, distributor, wholesaler, and third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships, and ensuring reliable product availability and operational excellence.This role serves as the primary business owner for Deciphera's trade and distribution partner network, helping shape future strategy while overseeing the operational execution required to support current products and future launches.The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership with hands-on operational expertise, working closely across Market Access, Supply Chain, Patient Support, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Quality, and Commercial teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how trade and distribution functions evolve within a growing biotechnology company while helping support future product launches and portfolio expansion.What You'll DoLead relationships with specialty pharmacies, distributors, wholesalers, 3PL providers, and other trade partners to ensure strong business performance, service levels, and operational execution.Develop and execute trade and distribution strategies aligned with Market Access objectives, portfolio growth, and future commercialization plans.Oversee outsourced distribution activities including inventory visibility, fulfillment, product movement, returns, service performance, and operational issue resolution.Support launch planning and distribution readiness activities for new products, indications, and portfolio expansions.Lead partner business reviews, performance management discussions, contract renewals, negotiations, and operational improvement initiatives.Partner closely with Supply Chain, Patient Support, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment, continuity of supply, and operational excellence.Monitor channel performance, inventory, data quality, and service metrics while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.Serve as a strategic business partner, providing trade, distribution, and channel insights that help inform organizational decision-making and future growth.
