Senior Director, Strategic Portfolio Management

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🕒 May 19

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Viatris

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2020

💊 Pharmaceuticals

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare Insurance

Viatris is a global healthcare company committed to improving access to high-quality medicines for patients worldwide. They offer a diverse range of products including brands and generics, and focus on various therapeutic areas that address both noncommunicable and infectious diseases. Viatris operates with a goal of providing reliable medication supply, ensuring that patients receive the treatments they need when and where they need them. The company is dedicated to healthcare empowerment, facilitating healthier living through various stages of life, supported by their global healthcare gateway. Their operations are grounded in a strong commitment to sustainability, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance across different geographies.

📋 Description

• Lead the R&D portfolio reviews and workplan process to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and therapeutic area strategies. • Drive portfolio balancing across modalities, therapeutic areas, development stages, and risk profiles. • Maximize portfolio value through data-driven prioritization, scenario analysis, and trade-off recommendations. • Ensure alignment between scientific ambition, resource capacity, and financial constraints. • Manage enterprise R&D portfolio reviews, investment committees, and governance forums. • Provide objective, integrated insights on portfolio performance, risk, probability of success, timelines, and value. • Establish clear decision criteria and transparency across portfolio governance processes. • Support long-range R&D planning, including capital allocation, headcount planning, and external spend. • Establish robust portfolio analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MSc, or MBA) strongly preferred. • 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech R&D, including senior leadership roles in program or portfolio management. • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification preferred. • Proven leadership in strategic portfolio management, R&D strategy, or investment governance. • Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle and R&D economics. • Experience supporting senior leadership and executive-level decision-making. • Strong strategic and analytical thinking with high financial acumen. • Ability to synthesize scientific, clinical, and commercial inputs into clear recommendations. • Work effectively in a highly matrixed environment where resources report to both functional and project leads. • Excellent communication skills, including board-level materials and presentations. • Executive presence with strong influencing and facilitation skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries • Health insurance • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development