Director of Business Development, U.S.

Mylan Inc.

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Director of Business Development, U.S. role will make an impact:

The Director of Business Development U.S. will lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic growth opportunities within the United States. The primary focus of this role will be on generics, complex generics, established brands, and mature brands nearing loss of exclusivity (LOE). In addition, this role will evaluate and pursue select innovative product opportunities that complement the company’s broader portfolio strategy. These innovative assets are expected to be targeted, commercially viable opportunities aligned with the company’s scale and operational model. The Director will work in close partnership with U.S. Commercial, R&D, and Operations leadership to ensure all opportunities are strategically aligned, financially sound, technically feasible, and operationally executable.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Identify and prioritize opportunities in generics, complex generics, established brands, and mature brands near LOE.

• Build and manage a robust U.S. deal pipeline aligned with commercial revenue targets and portfolio gaps.

• Monitor U.S. market trends, FDA developments, pricing dynamics, and competitive landscape to inform BD priorities.

• Identify and evaluate innovative product opportunities that complement the core portfolio and fit the company’s commercial and operational capabilities.

• Assess strategic alignment, market potential, and development feasibility of innovative assets.

• Coordinate diligence workstreams across Legal, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, and Supply Chain.

• Present business cases to executive leadership and governance committees.

• Collaborate closely with U.S. Commercial leadership to align BD activity with revenue strategy and market needs.

• Ensure alignment between U.S. BD priorities and Global Business Development strategy.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical companies, specialty firms, and development partners.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business or a related field.  Master’s degree preferred with 6-10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical business development, commercial strategy, or corporate development within the U.S.  Related experience and/or education may be considered.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. generics, complex generics, and LOE lifecycle strategies required. Experience with established brands is a plus.

• Experience evaluating both mature product portfolios and innovative assets.

• Proven transaction execution experience (licensing, acquisitions, partnerships).

• Strong financial and analytical acumen.

• Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with Commercial, R&D, Finance, Operations other cross-functional teams.

• 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.

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

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is $112,000 - $236,000.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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