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SK Life Science, Inc Manager, Trade in Paramus, New Jersey
Manager, Trade
Job LocationsUS-NJ-Paramus
| ID | 2024-1853 | Category | Sales | Type | Regular Full-Time |
- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.