Director, Global Program Leader – Based Anywhere in Europe

McDermott Laboratories Limited

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.

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Director, Global Program Leader – Based Anywhere in Europe 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.
  
  
  

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• 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.
• Extensive 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 pharmaceutical business model, of the value chain, especially in a Health Care environment.
• Independent, motivated, team member with the ability to thrive in a matrix environment.
• Superb written and verbal communication. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management through diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal including with manager and leaders across the business.
• This position may supervise employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents. Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence. Ability to work with managers or directors and communicate ambiguous concepts. Ability to present to groups across the organization.
• Ability to perform computations such as percentages, ratios, and rates.
• Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis. Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
  
  
  

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits At Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Bonus scheme
• Health insurance
• Pension
  
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.