Senior Distribution Manager

Location This role is fully remote, offering flexibility to work from any location with reliable internet access, preferably on the East Coast. Benefits The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $97,000 and $155,000. Performance-related bonus Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) matching plan Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee assistance programs Paid time off (PTO) What you will do Distributor Strategy & Performance Management Develop and execute regional distribution sales strategies to expand market penetration and revenue growth. Define and align distributor targets, KPIs, and expectations (e.g., sales targets, forecasting accuracy, service levels, payment terms) in collaboration with the Head of DM. Develop and maintain distributor scorecards to track performance, effectiveness, and market trends. Manage sales delivery and forecasting for designated distributors, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Ensure optimal stock levels at distributor warehouses, avoiding overstocking and supply disruptions. Distributor Lifecycle Management Recruit, evaluate, and contract new distributors in line with regional strategy. Lead structured onboarding and offboarding processes for distributors. Manage and grow a portfolio of existing partners, ensuring continuous performance improvement and compliance with company policies. Resolve conflicts and operational challenges with distributors to maintain productive, long‑term partnerships. Training, Enablement & Support Resource Management (NEW) Plan, coordinate, and manage distributor training and enablement programs (product, application, sales process, and compliance training). Ensure effective utilization of internal support resources (SMEs, application specialists, service teams, customer support). Act as the primary interface between distributors and internal teams to ensure timely and high-quality support. Identify capability gaps within distributor organizations and implement targeted training or coaching plans. Ensure distributors are service-ready in collaboration with the company’s service organization. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Marketing to develop and execute partner marketing programs, campaigns, and sales tools. Work with SMEs, Product Management, and Service teams to support complex sales opportunities and customer needs. Develop annual regional distributor business plans, including sales, marketing, and business development activities. What we are looking for Education – Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Bioengineering, related discipline); advanced degree preferred. Experience – Minimum of 3–5 years of sales experience within the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record of delivering revenue and profit growth in complex sales environments. Industry Knowledge – Strong understanding of customer needs, competitive landscape, and market dynamics across drug discovery, drug manufacturing/QC, and cell & gene therapy segments within biotech/biopharma. Leadership – Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing global sales teams, including talent development, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution. Core Selling Skills – Prospecting, funnel management, closing, consultative and technical selling, creating customer value, and delivering effective sales presentations. Strategic & Analytical Skills – Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. Communication Skills – Outstanding communication, negotiation, presentation, and public speaking skills, with demonstrated effectiveness across a wide range of audiences. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with international teams, including Executive Leadership; strong track record of effective cross-functional partnership. Work Style – Effective listener; proactive, independent, and self-directed; team-oriented with a strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement. Travel – Willingness and ability to travel across North America approximately 30% of the time to meet business objectives. Language – Fluency in Portuguese is a plus. Equal Employment Opportunity At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr