Global Program Lead

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 

• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Global Program Lead role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• The Global Program lead (GPL) manages one or more development program(s) of one or more drug candidate by leading multidisciplinary/cross-functional team(s) from relevant expert functions, as part of the company's strategy.

• The GPL is responsible for leading the creation and delivery of an integrated asset strategy throughout the lifecycle maximizing the value of the asset/program(s) or group of programs.

• The GPL is responsible for leading the program and program team to achieve the objectives in accordance with quality standards and within timelines validated with the Development Committee. 

• The GPL ensures oversight of the Program budget and are accountable for ensuring delivery of project according to quality, time, program budget and resources.

• The GPL Is responsible for ensuring that all activities related to the program(s) are conducted within the framework of the agreed asset strategy, and with cross-functional alignment of all functions involved in the drug development process.

• At all phases of planning and implementation, the PTL ensures appropriate validation by and reporting to the Development Committee according to company processes.

• The GPL is responsible for:

  • Program strategy, planning and execution.

  • Owning the integrated strategy for the asset.

  • Defining and delivering the integrated program development plan by coordinating all key functions.

  • Ensuring the validation of integrated development plan by key stakeholders.

  • Ensuring cross-functional engagement / way of working to ensure full team alignment and utilizing every member of the team to execute the program strategy.

• Responsible for the robust assessment of opportunities, risks, in conjunction with the key function leaders, in order to maximize value of the asset/program.

• Responsible to set up backup scenarios, as well as « go/no go decision points » to mitigate risks and to present them to Governance meetings.   Develops and recommends strategic options to governance. 

• Drives implementation of the plans whilst managing risks.  Oversees the program budget and ensure it fits with the strategic needs and agreed roadmap in conjunction with finance and expert functions.

• Responsible for appropriate internal communication to Program team and stakeholders.  Contributes to and adopts relevant aspects of the company’s portfolio management process.

• The GPL engages in regular, competent and active communication with key stakeholders as a representative of the company both internally and externally (congress, partnering, and negotiation). 

• The GPL is responsible for defining & implementing Program internal & external communication plans:

  • Proposing and conducting communications concerning the results of both scientific and clinical studies in association with the cross-functional team.

  • Ensuring consistency across Program messages for external communication.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Here are the minimum qualifications for this position:

• Advanced Scientific degree or strong demonstration of equivalent combination of relevant educational and professional training experience in leading cross-functional teams.

• Strong understanding of Regulatory requirements from a Drug Safety and Quality perspective.

• 10+ years proven experience in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare-related field as a Program Leader or equivalent.

• Drug Development knowledge with solid understanding of other functions relevant to the position which may include Preclinical, Clinical, QA, Drug Safety, Manufacturing, Commercial and Regulatory.

• Proven track record to advance pharmaceutical products through the pipeline.  A thorough knowledge of the p