Product Manager - Generic Injectables

Description

  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 Product Manager provides operational leadership for short and long-term plans in real time for on-market and pipeline products within Meitheal's designated therapeutic portfolio. The Product Manager is a highly motivated, creative and organized individual, a vital member of a team dedicated to operational execution of short-and long-term financial plans for product portfolio.

Payrate is determined by considering a person's prior experience and competence. The pay range for this position is $92,000 to 123,000. 

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.

• Develops and maintains an understanding of assigned product portfolio, including current and future market trends, landscape, customer mix and competitors. 
• Supports all short-term planning through commercial forecasts and budget activities. 
• Develops recommendations and brings forward key decisions needed from Senior Management in support of short and long-term financial goals for product portfolio.
• Actively works with Finance and Pricing team to track financial performance and identify and recommend strategies to amplify successes and mitigate gaps.
• Provides pricing recommendations to help maximize product sales and gross profits.
• Identifies opportunities for increasing market share by assessing competitive landscape and patient needs.
• Assists with completion of product and supply chain information for RFIs, RFPs, and bid documents, as well as corporate strategy documents.
• Responsible for accurate forecasting and tactical execution of plans to mitigate financial risks for the category, including but not limited to, allocation/trade-off analyses, discussions, decisions and short-dated product risks.
• Go-to person for national accounts, sales, trade relations and contract marketing for product attribute information, product availability, sales collaterals, RFI completion and other internal data sources. 
• Works with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service to ensure accurate and timely sales forecasting for new and existing products, including performing a monthly analysis versus marketing forecast to manage variances and participate in pre-S&OP process.
• Partners with Director Product Management to provide support and development of analysis and presentations to senior management for creation and reporting of short- and long-term financial plans.

Supervisory - None

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Judgement
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Ethics
• Interpersonal

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.

•  Experience with supporting sales channels.
•  Ability to build positive working relationships.
•  High level of business acumen, analysis and judgement.
•  Solid understanding of sales, marketing or product management, preferably in healthcare industry.
•  Strong analytical & presentation skills, proficiency in Excel, business intelligence (BI) tools and attention to detail.
•  Ability to work independently and make key decisions.
•  Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
•  Generic Pharmaceutical Industry knowledge preferred

Education and/or Experience: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in business or BS/MS in life sciences preferred, with experience in sales, marketing, or product management; or equivalent skills and experience required.
•  A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Travel 

• Up to 10% of domestic travel.

Computer skills

•  Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project Management, Business Intelligence and Visualization tools (Tableau, IQVIA, SFDC)

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.