Viatris
Head of Business Development, Europe
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Head of Business Development, Europe
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At Viatris, we envision healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. We drive meaningful change through:
- Access: Ensuring trusted, high-quality medicines reach patients across geographic and financial barriers.
- Leadership: Delivering sustainable operations and pioneering solutions to enhance patient health.
- Partnership: Fostering collaboration to connect people with impactful products and services.
Our global portfolio spans:
- Best-in-class brand-name products and generic medicinals, including complex generics.
- Key generics and specialized therapies across diverse therapeutic areas.
Guided by education, outreach, and improved treatment access, we empower healthier communities worldwide. At Viatris, every employee’s work contributes to purpose—a collective mission to make a tangible difference in the world.
The Role & Core Responsibilities
As the Head of Business Development, Europe, you will drive strategic growth and profitability through transformative initiatives across EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). Your role includes shaping the business’s future through thoughtful portfolio diversification, innovative partnerships, and creative deal structures—ensuring every transaction aligns with scientific rigor, commercial viability, and operational execution.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan & Lead European Business Development Strategy
- Align with Commercial leadership to close critical market gaps and repository emerging opportunities.
- Define and execute a holistic BD strategy covering generics, complex generics (e.g., advanced delivery systems), established brands, mature brands nearing LOE, and innovative campaigns.
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Forward-Thinking Innovation & Lifecycle Management
- Anticipate market evolution and strategically guide transition to next-generation generics and established brands (e.g., new therapy formats, platform technologies).
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Strategic Partnerships & Licensing in Europe
- Identify and pursue high-impact licensing activities and alliances that fortify our generics and established brand portfolio.
- Evaluate opportunities for innovative brand expansions beyond generics with a focus on financial metrics and strategic growth potential.
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Lead Collaborative Transactions
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, R&D, Regulatory, and Operations teams during negotiations and due diligence.
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Connect Europe’s Insights to Global Initiatives
- Ensure European market insights contribute to global transformational strategies, from generics to innovation-adjacent areas.
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Mentor & Drive Regional BD Excellence
- Lead and empower the European BD team with high execution standards and forward-thinking foresight.
Requirements & Qualifications
To excel in this pivotal role, we seek a strategic, results-driven leader with:
Essential Experience (8–12+ years in pharma BD)
- Vincentra experience in business development or corporate strategy with deep expertise in European markets.
- Strong background in:
- Generics & complex generics (including pragmatic manufacturing challenges).
- Established & mature brands, including developing LOE strategies.
- Proven track record in:
- Mid-to-large transactional impact (licensing agreements, partnerships).
- Creative deal structuring ( akibat activities, asset carve-outs, shared services).
- Shaping commercial and technical decisions globally.
Core Skills
- Strategic foresight: Confidently navigate European patent cliffs, evolving market landscapes, and regulatory shifts.
- Cross-functional leadership: Agile collaboration with Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, and Finance teams.
- Negotiation & influence: Ability to drive outcomes equaling through collaborative dialogue.
- Communications: Exceptional presentation and presentation skills to interface with leadership objective.
- Languages: Fluent in English, familiarity with European languages is a positive advantage.
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Why Apply Even If Your Past Experience Is Diverse
Viatris fosters growth through diverse skills and backgrounds. If the alignment of experience isn’t perfect, we encourage applications as long as you are adaptable, proactive, and mission-aligned.
Why Join VIATRIS? °
Viatris offers a workplace aligned with your ambitions:
- Building healthier communities through healthcare solutions.
- Competitive total rewards and benefits.
- Career growth through targeted learning pathways.
- Flexible work arrangements for balanced productivity.
- Purpose-driven culture—enabling meaningful impact alongside colleagues.
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Viatris is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supporting equitable hiring means we celebrate diverse candidates as our next game-changers.
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