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Associate Director, Alliance Management

Associate Director, Alliance Management

Meitheal PharmaceuticalsChicago, IL, US
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About Us

Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Meitheal is focused on the development and commercialization of generic injectable medications and has expanded to fertility, biologic, and branded products. Meitheal markets over 60 FDA-approved products across multiple therapeutic areas. As of January 2025, Meitheal has products in research and development, products planned for launch in 2025, and products under review by the FDA. Our mission is to provide easy access to fairly priced products through robust manufacturing, consistent supply, and rapid response to customer needs. Meitheal ranked #2 in Crain's Fast 50 in Chicago (2024) and has been in the top 100 of Crain's Best Places to Work in Chicago (2022–2024). Meitheal emulates the 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 international generic, biosimilar, and / or branded pharmaceutical partnerships to bring products to the U.S. market. This role is responsible for executing new product launches in the U.S., managing post-approval product changes, and lifecycle management. The successful candidate will develop and grow internal and external global cross-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 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, maintain consistent commercial supply, mitigate program risks, and develop and execute budgets. This role interacts with all levels of the company, reporting on launch status and lifecycle management, and will interact with teams from project level to executive management.

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

Salary information : The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, certifications, and location.

Why Work with Us?

  • Hybrid Work Schedule : Remote work three days a week.
  • Casual Dress Code : Relaxed dress code that allows personal style.
  • Collaborative Culture : Open communication and teamwork.
  • Professional Growth : Opportunities for development and career advancement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, and 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.
  • Organizes, schedules, and facilitates global cross-functional team meetings to drive progress, identify risks, contingency plans, and ensure production and launch forecasts are met.
  • Works with Supply Chain and Sales to develop, monitor, and support product supply aligned with sales forecast needs.
  • Collaborates with QA, regulatory affairs, project management, and external global teams to meet launch and post-approval change goals.
  • Manages relationships with alliance partners and contractual obligations of alliance programs.
  • Creates and manages project milestones, develops recommendations, and brings key decisions and risks to Executive Management.
  • Manages meeting logistics including schedules, agendas, materials, action items, and minutes.
  • Identifies and resolves conflicts or escalates as needed for timely resolution.
  • Collaborates daily with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Regulatory, Product Development, and Quality.

    • Supervisory - None

    Competencies

  • Understanding of generic product launch and post-approval change execution, production forecasting / planning, GMP and regulatory affairs for generic, biosimilar, and / or branded pharma.
  • Experience in planning and managing global cross-functional aspects of generic, biosimilar, and / or branded launch and lifecycle management.
  • Knowledge and application of Project Management tools, such as Risk Management.
  • Strong commitment, flexibility, independence, planning, coordination, teamwork, and communication skills.

    • Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Demonstrated experience in product launch execution, project management, or related field.
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
  • Proven initiative and sense of urgency.

    • Education and / or Experience Required

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
  • BS Degree or equivalent 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.

    Salary Description

    $125,000 to $145,000

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