Senior Director, Trade Relations

About Meitheal Pharmaceuticals

Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Meitheal is dedicated to the development and commercialization of generic injectable medications. Since 2022, Meitheal has expanded its portfolio to include fertility, biologic, and branded products. Currently, Meitheal markets over 75 U.S. FDA-approved products across various therapeutic areas, and as of April 2026, has 32 products in R&D, 9 products set for launch in 2026, 4 in clinical trials, and 13 under FDA review. Meitheal's mission is to provide affordable products through robust manufacturing, consistent supply, and quick customer response.

Learn more about us at www.meithealpharma.com.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $210,000 to $260,000 per year. The actual base salary offered may vary based on experience, competence, and 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

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 wholesalers.

Essential Responsibilities

Provides insight on channel trends and monitors distribution services 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 conducts quarterly business reviews with key customers. Manages day-to-day activities with wholesaler distribution partners to ensure effective and efficient distribution to end-users. Presents recommendations on business opportunities to drive growth within the assigned customer base (wholesaler source programs). Works cross-functionally, supporting Pricing, Contract Marketing, Marketing, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance teams. 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
• Judgment
• Ethics
• Interpersonal
• Project Management

Qualifications

• 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

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
• 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.