Viatris
Global Gx Portfolio Selection Head
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Global Gx Portfolio Selection Head
Global Gx Portfolio Selection Head
About the Role & Mission at Viatris
Viatris is a global healthcare company, combining the strengths of generics and brand products to holistically address healthcare needs worldwide. Our mission is to empower people globally to live healthier at every life stage by delivering high-quality medicines to 1 billion+ patients annually. Through innovation, access advocacy, and education, we aim to create healthier communities across therapeutic areas, from birth to end-of-life care.
At Viatris, you’ll thrive in a culture that encourages purposeful work, fosters resilience, and rewards contributions that make a tangible impact. You’ll join a company recognised for excellence in people policies, sustainability, and inclusion, where your skills will drive decisions that affect patients and communities worldwide.
The Role: Global Gx Portfolio Selection Head
In this key leadership position, you will own and drive the analytical and governance framework for selecting, validating, and approving Viatris’ internal generics (Gx) R&D portfolio across all regions.
Core Responsibilities
Portfolio Review Board Process Leadership
- Own the end-to-end PRB cycle for Viatris’ global generics pipeline, including kick-off meetings, dedicated workshops, and stakeholder workstreams.
- Chair regular Portfolio Review Board (PRB) sessions, guiding strategic decisions for generics development in:
- North America (US & Canada)
- Europe
- Japan
- ANZ (Australia & New Zealand)
- Greater China Region (GCR)
- Emerging Markets
- Drive approval of critical development targets for internal pR&D initiatives based on expertise, cost efficiency, and market potential.
- Continuously improve governance and compliance standards for the PRB process.
- Conduct regional and technical gap analyses, including scenario-resistant review of project viability.
Portfolio Analytics & Intelligence
- Curate and maintain global portfolio databases, consolidating long-term forecasts (beyond the current strategic horizon) for all markets.
- Support decision-making via COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) estimations and NPV (Net Present Value) valuation for proposed projects.
- Build and update global portfolio dashboards for real-time monitoring of:
- Pipeline alignment against patent expiry timelines.
- Strategic gaps in commercialisation readiness.
- Benchmark internal generics pipeline against external patent-expiry trends to evaluate competitive positioning.
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Key Qualifications & Competencies
Essential Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline, such as pharmacy, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or life sciences (or equivalent professional experience).
- Portfolio Management Experience: Proven track record in pharmaceutical portfolio management, R&D selection, or generics/biogenerics business development.
- Sector Expertise: In-depth knowledge of gx-complex generics landscape; familiarity with patent-expiry and loss-of-exclusivity dynamics.
- Technical & Analytical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel analytics).
- Hands-on experience with databases (IQVIA, IPD).
- Expertise in financial modelling (COGS, NPV calculations, long-term forecasting).
- Strong data analytics and dashboarding capabilities.
- Regional Expertise: Experience operating across multiple regions/jurisdictions (ideally North America, Europe, APAC, or Emerging Markets).
- Stakeholder Leadership:
- Proven cross-functional facilitation skills, particularly in governance forums (e.g. portfolio or product review boards).
- Senior stakeholder management across R&D, Commercial, Operations, Finance, Medical, and Regional Teams.
- Communication & Presentation:
- Strategic thinking paired with analytical precision and attention to detail.
- Confident presentation skills with a focus on delivering clarity to senior stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field.
- Experience with predictive modelling tools or AI-enabled analytics (e.g. generics forecasting tools).
- Background in amortization/revenue rights for commercial supply strategies.
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Why Viatris?
Competitive Benefits Package
- Top Employer Accreditation: Recognised for strong people policies and professional development.
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary and annual discretionary bonus.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement with customised training and mentorship.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work model (e.g. 2-3 days in-office).
- Wellness Programs:
- 100% medical insurance + Employee Assistance Programme.
- Personal life coverage policy.
- Competitive pension plan (up to 11% employer match).
- Impact & Alignment: Short and paid volunteer days (2 per year) to contribute beyond work.
- Purpose-Driven Mission: Join a company committed to equitable healthcare access, sustainability, and genuine D&I.
Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
Our commitment to D&I is embedded across everything we do. We believe that diverse perspectives lead us to address healthcare challenges with creativity and insight. If you're passionate about this role but experience lacks precise alignment, your unique background could be a perfect fit. We encourage applications from all candidates who share our mission to redefine healthcare.
For more on our inclusive culture, policies, and initiatives: 🔗 Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
Sustainability at Viatris
At the heart of our mission is corporate responsibility. We integrate sustainable practices across operations and engage with communities globally to foster better health outcomes. Visit for more details: 🔗 Viatris Corporate Responsibility
Viatris is an equal opportunity employer. We value all individuals’ contributions and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
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