Director Global Program Leader

About the position

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 Director Global Program Leader role will make an impact: 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more development program(s) of one or more drug candidate.
• Lead multidisciplinary/cross-functional team(s) from relevant expert functions.
• Create and deliver an integrated asset strategy throughout the lifecycle.
• Maximize the value of the asset/program(s) or group of programs.
• Ensure oversight of the Program budget.
• Ensure delivery of project according to quality, time, program budget and resources.
• Conduct all activities related to the program(s) within the framework of the agreed asset strategy.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment of all functions involved in the drug development process.
• Validate and report to the Development Committee according to company processes.
• Own the integrated strategy for the asset.
• Define and deliver the integrated program development plan by coordinating all key functions.
• Ensure validation of integrated development plan by key stakeholders.
• Assess opportunities and risks in conjunction with key function leaders.
• Set up backup scenarios and 'go/no go decision points' to mitigate risks.
• Develop and recommend strategic options to governance.
• Drive implementation of the plans whilst managing risks.
• Oversee the program budget to fit with strategic needs.
• Communicate appropriately to Program team and stakeholders.
• Engage in regular communication with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Define and implement Program internal & external communication plans.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 10 years of experience.
• Combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• An advanced degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent) and 5 years of experience preferred.
• 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.
• Proven track record to advance pharmaceutical products through the pipeline.
• Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical business model and value chain.
• Independent, motivated team member with the ability to thrive in a matrix environment.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Inclusive environment