Associate Director, Alliance Management

About Us:

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 60 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved products across numerous therapeutic areas including anti-infectives, oncolytics, intensive care, and fertility. As of January 2025, Meitheal, directly or through its partners, has 19 products in the research and development phase, 22 additional products planned for launch in 2025, and 24 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 #2 in 2024 on Crain's Fast 50 in Chicago, and in the top 100 of Crain's Best Places to Work in Chicago from 2022 to 2024, Meitheal emulates the traditional Irish guiding principle we are named for - working together toward a common goal, for the greater good.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director of Alliance Management will manage the international generic, biosimilar and/or branded pharmaceutical partnerships to bring products to the U.S. market. This position is responsible for executing new product launches in the U.S. market, managing post approval product changes and overall product lifecycle management. The successful candidate will develop and grow internal and external global corss-functional relationships with Meitheal's manufacturing sites and partners and manage product launches from pre-development to commercialization and throughout the product life cycle. The candidate should have diverse knowledge and/or background in production forecasting/planning, product development, regulatory, quality, product launch execution/strategy, and project management. The role leads cross-functional internal and external international teams to develop generic pharmaceutical products, meet launch goals, achieve and maintain consistent commercial supply, mitigate program risks and develop and execute budgets. This role also interacts with all levels of the company reporting on launch status and life cycle management. It will interact with all corporate levels from project teams to executive management.

The compensation range for this position is $125,000 to $145,000.

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.

Why Work with Us?

* Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely three days a week.

* Casual Dress Code: Embrace a relaxed and comfortable dress code that allows you to express your personal style.

* Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication, teamwork, and the exchange of ideas.

* Professional Growth: We offer ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Leads/manages cross-functional product launch teams to bring new generic pharmaceutical products to the U.S. market on time.

* Manages and executes post approval changes during product lifecycle by coordinating with global cross functional teams and meet implementation goals.

* Organizes, schedules, and facilitates global cross-functional team meetings to drive project's progress, identify risks, contingency plan, and ensure commercial production and launch forecasts are being met.

* Works with Supply Chain and Sales team to develop, monitor and support product supply in accordance with sales forecast needs.

* Works closely with QA, regulatory affairs, project management and external global cross functional teams to meet launch and post approval change implementation goals.

* Manages relationship with alliance partners and contractual obligations of alliance programs.

* Creates/ and manages project milestones, develops recommendations and brings forward key decisions and/or risks to Executive Management in support of project and business objectives.

* Manages meeting logistics to include scheduling, issuing agendas, meeting material preparation, action item identification, and writing meeting minutes.

* For all assigned projects, proactively identify and resolve conflicts as needed, or raises conflicts and disputes to appropriate management for timely resolution.

* On a day-to-day basis, work closely with functional groups such as Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Regulatory, Product Development, and Quality.

Supervisory - None

Competencies

Understanding generic product launch and post approval change execution, production forecasting/planning, GMP and/or generic, biosimilar and/or branded pharmaceutical regulatory affairs.

* Experience in planning and managing the global cross functional aspects of generic, biosimilar and/or branded pharmaceutical launch and product lifecycle management.

* Demonstrated knowledge and application of Project Management tools, such as Risk Management.

* A high level of commitment, flexibility and independence with strong skills for planning, coordination, teamwork, communication and interpersonal relations.

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.

* Demonstrated experience in product launch execution, project management or related field.

* Detail focused with exceptional organizational skills.

* Proven ability to show initiative and sense of urgency.

Education and/or Experience Required

* Minimum of 7 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.

* BS Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Travel

Up to 15% domestic and/or international travel.

Computer skills

MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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