Senior Director, Trade & Channel Operations
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, MA, United States
Senior Director, Trade & Channel Operations
Cambridge, MA
Amylyx has an audacious mission to usher in a new era for treating diseases with high unmet needs. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are a clinical‑stage company currently focused on post‑bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – create a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait. If you share our passion and are determined to tackle some of medicine’s toughest problems, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply.
The Opportunity
The Senior Director, Trade & Channel Operations will be responsible for building Amylyx’s U.S. distribution and channel model from the ground up in preparation for a future commercial launch of our lead product candidate. This individual will architect the distribution strategy, create the operational infrastructure necessary for launch, and partner cross‑functionally to ensure Amylyx is fully prepared to commercialize with excellence. As a key member of the Market Access team, this role will influence launch readiness, customer service delivery, and ongoing performance across distribution partners.
Responsibilities
Design and build Amylyx’s U.S. distribution model across specialty pharmacy, specialty distributor, and 3PL channels to support product launch
Lead contracting strategy for specialty pharmacies and distributors, including negotiating distribution and service agreements, fee schedules, data requirements, and service levels
Integrate distribution channels with service programs and field initiatives to enable a seamless customer experience
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Finance to support 3PL operations, including order‑to‑cash processes, inventory management, data exchange, shipping, returns, and chargeback management
Establish and manage noncommercial and free‑goods pharmacy operations
Forecast and model channel performance, assess specialty pharmacy throughput, and provide recommendations to ensure timely, reliable patient access
Develop distribution analytics including inventory visibility, service metrics, dispense data, time to therapy, and partner scorecards; lead specialty pharmacy QBRs
Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Patient Services, and Commercial Operations to ensure operational alignment and launch readiness
Serve as a senior leader within Market Access, contributing to launch planning, forecasting, patient access workflows, and overall distribution strategy
Continuously optimize post‑launch distribution operations by driving root‑cause remediation, vendor KPI management, and process improvements informed by field and service feedback.
Required Qualifications
12+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical trade and distribution, including leadership of specialty pharmacy and distributor channel networks
Prior product launch experience in the US market
Experience designing and implementing channel strategies for product launches
Proven ability to assess, manage, and influence channel partner performance to contractual expectations
Hands‑on experience with 3PL operations, serialization, state licensing, and compliant distribution processes
Demonstrated strength in contract negotiation, vendor management, and commercial channel operations
Deep understanding of payer reimbursement, hub/patient support integration, channel economics, and order‑to‑cash workflows
Proven leadership experience, including managing large pharmaceutical vendors, with demonstrated people management skills
Excellent communication, vendor management, analytical, and project execution capabilities
Work Location and Conditions
At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan, and Tennessee.
You will be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested.
You must have access to a work environment that enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location.
Compensation
The pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.
$255,000 - $287,000 USD
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Amylyx’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Amylyx has an audacious mission to usher in a new era for treating diseases with high unmet needs. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are a clinical‑stage company currently focused on post‑bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – create a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait. If you share our passion and are determined to tackle some of medicine’s toughest problems, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply.
The Opportunity
The Senior Director, Trade & Channel Operations will be responsible for building Amylyx’s U.S. distribution and channel model from the ground up in preparation for a future commercial launch of our lead product candidate. This individual will architect the distribution strategy, create the operational infrastructure necessary for launch, and partner cross‑functionally to ensure Amylyx is fully prepared to commercialize with excellence. As a key member of the Market Access team, this role will influence launch readiness, customer service delivery, and ongoing performance across distribution partners.
Responsibilities
Design and build Amylyx’s U.S. distribution model across specialty pharmacy, specialty distributor, and 3PL channels to support product launch
Lead contracting strategy for specialty pharmacies and distributors, including negotiating distribution and service agreements, fee schedules, data requirements, and service levels
Integrate distribution channels with service programs and field initiatives to enable a seamless customer experience
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Finance to support 3PL operations, including order‑to‑cash processes, inventory management, data exchange, shipping, returns, and chargeback management
Establish and manage noncommercial and free‑goods pharmacy operations
Forecast and model channel performance, assess specialty pharmacy throughput, and provide recommendations to ensure timely, reliable patient access
Develop distribution analytics including inventory visibility, service metrics, dispense data, time to therapy, and partner scorecards; lead specialty pharmacy QBRs
Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Patient Services, and Commercial Operations to ensure operational alignment and launch readiness
Serve as a senior leader within Market Access, contributing to launch planning, forecasting, patient access workflows, and overall distribution strategy
Continuously optimize post‑launch distribution operations by driving root‑cause remediation, vendor KPI management, and process improvements informed by field and service feedback.
Required Qualifications
12+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical trade and distribution, including leadership of specialty pharmacy and distributor channel networks
Prior product launch experience in the US market
Experience designing and implementing channel strategies for product launches
Proven ability to assess, manage, and influence channel partner performance to contractual expectations
Hands‑on experience with 3PL operations, serialization, state licensing, and compliant distribution processes
Demonstrated strength in contract negotiation, vendor management, and commercial channel operations
Deep understanding of payer reimbursement, hub/patient support integration, channel economics, and order‑to‑cash workflows
Proven leadership experience, including managing large pharmaceutical vendors, with demonstrated people management skills
Excellent communication, vendor management, analytical, and project execution capabilities
Work Location and Conditions
At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan, and Tennessee.
You will be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested.
You must have access to a work environment that enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location.
Compensation
The pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.
$255,000 - $287,000 USD
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Amylyx’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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