Senior Director, Trade Relations

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc•Chicago, IL

19h•$210,000 - $260,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with trade and channel distribution-related experience.
Must be willing and able to travel 50% of the time and have high energy levels.
Requires regular travel to Corporate Office.
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Competencies: Teamwork, Professionalism, Judgement, Ethics, Interpersonal, Project Management

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary contact between Meitheal Pharmaceuticals and national wholesaler distribution partnerships.
Develops and maintains strategic customer relationships with wholesaler distribution partners.
Manages all activities related to channel distribution.
Works with Pricing, Contract Marketing, Marketing, Supply Chain, Legal and Finance to assist in management of wholesaler distribution agreements.
Provides insight on channel trends and monitors 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.