Senior Director, Trade, Channel, & Distribution

About the role

IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing transformative therapies for cancer. The Senior Director, Trade, Channel, & Distribution will oversee the launch and ongoing management of the darovasertib distribution network in the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive trade, channel, and distribution strategy for darovasertib
• Manage and establish relationships with trade and distribution partners
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and maintain audit readiness
• Monitor inventory levels and product flow, and enhance program performance post-launch
• Attend customer meetings, manage implementation, and lead business review meetings
• Evaluate and implement contracting strategies with key customer segments
• Lead the Pricing Committee and ensure compliance with required governance and SOPs
• Oversee compliance with trade agreements, payer, and provider contracts
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure timely data reporting and payments
• Design, implement, and manage returned goods policy and processes
• Oversee budgeting and financial planning for distribution and channel activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 10-15 years of related experience
• Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry with specialty pharmacy and distribution, channel dynamics, 3PL management, and trade operations
• Experience with rare disease and oral drugs is preferred
• Demonstrated success with US commercialization and launches
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to present to diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-evolving environment

Qualifications

• In-person role (4 days per week)
• Travel to vendor partners and relevant conferences/meetings as deemed necessary

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Project management
• Customer relationship management
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k), ESPP, and wellness programs
• Merit-based salary increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval)

Pay

The expected salary range for the role is $269,000 - $332,000. Final salary offered will depend on various factors including location, experience, and performance.

Schedule

This is an in-person role with 30% estimated travel to vendor partners and relevant conferences/meetings as deemed necessary.