Senior Director, Trade, Channel, & Distribution

Skip to main contentCareersSign InSenior Director, Trade, Channel, & Distribution page is loadedSenior Director, Trade, Channel, & DistributionApplylocationsSouth San Francisco HQtime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id2026Budget-030Non-Solicitation Policy and Notice to Agencies and Recruiters:IDEAYA's Non-Solicitation Policy strictly prohibits agencies and recruiters from any contact and communication with IDEAYA employees, managers, and leaders to submit unsolicited candidate resumes and/or to solicit business partnerships.  Submission of unsolicited candidate resumes by agencies or recruiters with or without a contract in place with IDEAYA Biosciences Inc. will not create any implied obligation.  Failure to comply with this policy will result in disqualification from current and future business opportunities with IDEAYA Biosciences.  All recruiting and talent agency decisions are strictly managed by the internal IDEAYA Human Resources function.  All communication by external agencies and recruiters must be directed to humanresources@ideayabio.com.  We ask that you only email your interest once.Job SummaryAbout IDEAYA Biosciences:IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use teamwork to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com.Location: South San Francisco, CA. Position Summary:We are seeking a Senior Director of Trade, Channel, and Distribution to join IDEAYA’s Commercial team. The Senior Director, Trade, Channel, & Distribution will be responsible for developing and executing IDEAYA’s US trade, channel, and distribution strategy for the launch of darovasertib in metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM). This leader will ensure optimal product access and availability across our distribution and dispensing ecosystem, supporting a seamless and compliant patient and provider experience. This individual will be a critical strategic partner to cross-functional stakeholders throughout the organization. While this will initially be an individual contributor role, this position is expected to evolve into a team lead with direct reports as the IDEAYA portfolio of products grows over time.This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy.Reporting to: Vice President, Value and AccessJob DescriptionWhat you’ll do:Develop a comprehensive trade, channel, and distribution strategy including the design and oversight of the darovasertib distribution network at launch and through its lifecycleServe as the key point of contact for the implementation, onboarding, process development, and systems integration of all channel distribution partnersEstablish and maintain state licensing, ensure...