Product Manager

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Onsite gym

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company based in Chicago is seeking a Product Manager to lead operational strategies and financial planning for its product portfolio. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in the pharmaceutical industry, strong analytical and presentation skills, and experience in sales support. The company offers a full-time position with competitive pay, benefits, a hybrid work schedule, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience supporting sales channels preferred.
• Solid understanding of sales, marketing, or product management in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of product portfolio and market trends.
• Support short-term planning through commercial forecasts.
• Provide pricing recommendations that maximize product sales.

Skills

Sales support experience

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Project Management Software

Job description

ABOUT MEITHEAL PHARMACEUTICALS

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.

Job Type

Full‑time

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 employer contribution
• Competitive PTO and company-paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity)
• Onsite gym
• Hybrid work schedule

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position of $75,000 to $95,000.

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.

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 our product portfolio.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 our product portfolio.
• Actively works with Finance and Pricing teams 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 Sr. 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.

Qualifications

• 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 the 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 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Travel

Up to 10% domestic travel.

Computer Skills

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

AAP/EEO Statement

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