Senior Director, Trade & Channel Operations

Overview

Amylyx has an audacious mission to usher in a new era for treating diseases with high unmet needs. We are a clinical-stage company focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Our mission is powered by our people and core values: be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable, creating a culture of caring. 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 is to join Amylyx as the Senior Director, Trade & Channel Operations. This role will build Amylyx’s U.S. distribution and channel model from the ground up in preparation for a future commercial launch of our lead product candidate. The individual will architect the distribution strategy, create the operational infrastructure for launch, and partner cross-functionally to ensure readiness 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

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 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

• Remote work opportunities within the United States are supported; however, due to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, applicants from certain states are not considered at this time (Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan, and Tennessee).
• Travel to the corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and to other company events as necessary.
• Ability to meet role requirements remotely (privacy, reliable internet, phone, video conferencing, etc.).

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.

Estimated Pay Range

$255,000 — $287,000 USD

Additional Information

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of 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, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 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.

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