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Viatris · 6 hours ago

Head of US Business Development

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$275K/yr - $335K/yr

10+ years exp

Viatris is a healthcare company focused on providing high-quality medicines and innovative solutions. The Head of US Business Development will lead the identification and execution of strategic growth opportunities in the U.S. pharmaceutical market, particularly in generics and branded products, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with commercial strategies.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate new business opportunities (e.g., product in-licensing, co-development, strategic alliances, or acquisitions) focused on the U.S. market

Monitor competitive landscape, market trends, regulatory developments, and pricing pressures to shape opportunity pipeline

Maintain a strong network of external relationships with U.S. and international partners

Collaborate with the Commercial leadership teams to conduct opportunity assessments and build business cases for new deals

Oversee valuation modeling, revenue forecasting, and return analysis for potential transactions

Lead initial commercial diligence for U.S.-focused opportunities

Manage the deal process from NDA to term sheet to definitive agreement, ensuring alignment with internal governance processes

Support contract negotiations and help shape deal structures that reflect U.S. market needs and capabilities

Serve as a liaison between U.S. Commercial leadership and Global BD to ensure local strategic needs are addressed in BD activities

Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Portfolio, Medical Affairs, and Operations to assess feasibility and readiness for new product integrations

Provide regular updates to the Head of Global Business Development on U.S. pipeline activity, partner relationships, and transaction status

Qualification

Business developmentU.S. pharmaceutical marketDeal executionRegulatory knowledgeFinancial acumenStakeholder managementEnglish proficiencyCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree preferred with 10+ years of experience in business development, commercial strategy, or portfolio management within the U.S. pharmaceutical industry. Related experience and/or education may be considered

Deep knowledge of the U.S. generics and complex generics market, including regulatory pathways (ANDA, 505(b)(2)), authorized generics, pricing trends, and competitive landscape

Proven success in deal execution, commercial assessment, and stakeholder management

Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, Regulatory, and Supply Chain

Strong financial and strategic acumen; ability to evaluate risk, model scenarios, and support deal negotiations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership

Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English is required

Preferred

This position offers flexibility for remote work, with a strong preference for candidates based along the East Coast U.S

Occasional travel may be required based on business needs

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Benefits

An inclusive environment

Company

Viatris

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Viatris is a global pharmaceutical company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer.

Founded in 2020

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.viatris.com/en

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