Backed by 5AM Ventures.
About the role
Latigo Biotherapeutics is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Director, Commercial Distribution to establish and lead the commercial distribution capability for the company’s drug products from pre-launch planning through ongoing commercialization. This leader will own the overarching distribution strategy, third-party logistics (3PL) network, order-to-cash operating model, channel data, distribution licensing readiness, trading-partner integrations, and day-to-day distribution operations.
What they're looking for
- Lead distribution launch readiness across internal functions and external partners, including critical-path activities, dependencies, risk identification, mitigation, and executive-level status reporting
- Design and implement the distribution network spanning the manufacturer, packager, 3PL, wholesalers, distributors, pharmacies, and other dispensing pathways as appropriate
- Coordinate trading-partner onboarding, master-data readiness, mock-order and end-to-end transaction testing, launch inventory positioning, Day-1 execution, and post-launch stabilization
- Establish distribution governance, decision rights, SOPs, service expectations, escalation pathways, and business continuity plans
- Lead the 3PL lifecycle from RFP development and selection through due diligence, contracting, implementation, qualification, launch, and ongoing operational management
- Oversee day-to-day distribution operations, including order fulfillment, inventory visibility, shipment status, returns, replacements, recalls, exceptions, and service escalations
More about this role
Position Summary
Latigo Biotherapeutics is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Director, Commercial Distribution to establish and lead the commercial distribution capability for the company’s drug products from pre-launch planning through ongoing commercialization. This leader will own the overarching distribution strategy, third-party logistics (3PL) network, order-to-cash operating model, channel data, distribution licensing readiness, trading-partner integrations, and day-to-day distribution operations.
The role will work in close partnership with Commercial, Market Access, Finance/FP&A, Accounting, Quality, Legal, IT, Patient Services, and the Technical Operations/Supply Chain. The successful candidate will build practical, scalable processes that support reliable product availability, accurate financial and channel data, compliant distribution, and a strong customer experience in a lean biotechnology environment.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Distribution Strategy & Launch Readiness
- Own the overarching U.S. commercial distribution strategy for the company’s commercial products in close consultation with Commercial and Market Access, including channel design,...
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