ABOUT MEITHEAL PHARMACEUTICALS

Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Meitheal is focused on the development and commercialization of generic injectable medications and, as of 2022, has expanded its focus to include fertility, biologic, and branded products. Meitheal currently markets over 75 U.S. FDA-approved products across numerous therapeutic areas including anti-infectives, oncolytics, intensive care, and fertility. As of April 2026, Meitheal, directly or through its partners, has 32 products in the research and development phase, 9 products planned for launch in 2026, 4 products in clinical trial phases, and 13 products under review by the FDA. Meitheal’s mission is to provide easy access to fairly priced products through robust manufacturing, consistent supply, and rapid response to our customers’ needs. Ranked regularly as one of Crain’s Fast 50 in Chicago, and in the top 100 of Crain’s Best Places to Work in Chicago from 2022 to 2025, Meitheal emulates the traditional Irish guiding principle we are named for—working together toward a common goal, for the greater good.

Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.meithealpharma.com.

The pay range for this position is $210,000 to $260,000 / year. Payrate is determined by considering a person's prior experience and competence.

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long- and short-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance
• 401(k) plan with match
• Competitive PTO and company-paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity)
• Employee assistance program
• Onsite gym
• Hybrid work schedule

Summary

The Senior Director, Trade Relations position serves as the primary contact between Meitheal Pharmaceuticals and national wholesaler distribution partnerships. The Senior Director, Trade Relations is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic customer relationships with wholesaler distribution partners.  This individual will manage all activities related to the channel distribution as well as work with Pricing, Contract Marketing, Marketing, Supply Chain, Legal and Finance to assist in management of wholesaler distribution agreements.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provides insight on channel trends and monitor distribution service to ensure optimal performance.
• Produces accurate, timely and effective business review meetings and resolves customer service-related issues.
• Establishes multi-level relationships with national customer base and through quarterly business reviews with key customers.
• Supports day-to-day activities with wholesaler distribution partners to ensure effective and efficient distribution to the end-user customer.
• Presents recommendations on business opportunities to drive growth within assigned customers base (wholesaler source programs).
• Works cross functionally where needed and with Pricing, Contract Marketing & Marketing prior to making an offer and post award on promoted products.
• Drives strategic initiatives to improve Meitheal’s competitive position within distribution channels.
• Ensures strategies for Meitheal products are implemented to achieve budget and company goals.
• Gathers pertinent information to successfully launch new products.
• Participates in the development of sales strategies by product and customer.
• Promotes the Meitheal culture through positive interpersonal activities.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Judgement
• Ethics
• Interpersonal
• Project Management

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experienced in establishing wholesaler distribution partnerships or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Education and/or Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with trade and channel distribution-related experience.

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel 50% of the time and have high energy levels.  Requires regular travel to Corporate Office.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment 

• This is a field-based/fully remote role.

AAP/EEO

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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