Director, Medical Portfolio Lead - Women's Health, US

Role Summary

The US Women’s Health Medical Portfolio Lead (MPL) is a HQ-based Medical Affairs function acting as the scientific interface between Viatris and the external medical community. The MPL supports internal and external stakeholders with expertise related to the current portfolio, partners internally on development and launch of new products and indications, and generates new evidence. This role works with HQ commercial colleagues as part of a cross-functional team to develop an overarching strategy, identifying unmet medical needs and aligning with the US Women’s Health Medical Lead objectives, strategies, tactics, metrics, and targets independent from commercial influence.

Responsibilities

• 100% compliant with all Company policies & procedures.
• Learning & Growth (e.g., improve skills & abilities, develop medical expertise, develop strategic leadership).
• Operational Excellence (e.g., improve operational efficiency, align medical activities with overarching company strategy).
• KOL Relationship Management (e.g., understand KOL medical education needs, align KOL selection with company strategy).
• Innovation (e.g., understand medical innovation, meet HCP innovation-based education needs, increase use of innovative education materials).
• Collaborate with HQ Commercial Colleagues as part of a cross-functional team to develop overarching strategy.
• Define US Medical Objectives, Strategies, Tactics, Metrics and Targets in alignment with company objectives but independent from commercial influence.
• Perform independent Asset-/Disease-state level Medical Strategic Planning; align priorities to product lifecycle.
• Generate & publish evidence to support independent US Medical messages, fill data gaps, strengthen clinical position, and demonstrate real-world clinical value.
• Provide US Medical review and approval of US Marketing promotional materials; communicate complex ideas and persuade adoption of new viewpoints.
• Engage in non-promotional, truthful, and non-misleading communications with KOLs.
• Serve as MRC Core Member – review & vote on Medical Review Committee materials; as MRC Material Owner – lead development of / submit Medical Communications to MRC.
• Exchange appropriate information with HQ Commercial Colleagues to enable independent performance of roles.
• Present information on Viatris medicines or disease states to Formulary Committees and Decision Makers; engage senior leaders and may apply advanced negotiations.
• Respond to requests by Organized External Stakeholders for Pipeline Presentations.
• Engage in Medical Communications with Patients and Patient Organizations.
• Present research findings at Congress & Scientific Meetings; staff Medical Information Booths at scientific congresses as needed to provide on-site responses.
• Set up and staff Medical Affairs Booths at congresses as needed to share information on Viatris pipeline and portfolio.
• Attend and participate in activities governed by promotional standards (e.g., satellite symposia, webinars) when warranted; co-chair sessions or participate as needed.
• Lead development of Reactive Medical Communications (e.g., Standard Response Letters).
• Provide training to internal Viatris functions on products and disease states using approved materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical (e.g., hospital setting/patient care) industry; advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) required; OB/GYN experience required.
• Required: Knowledge of US WH MPL roles and responsibilities, clinical trials, therapeutic areas, SOPs, promotion laws/regulations, PhRMA Code, ACCME Standards, and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Required: Ability to effectively communicate, develop, and manage collaborative relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups; strong analytic and organizational skills; ability to present complex data and influence without direct authority; commitment to accountability, high performance, and DEI principles.
• Required: Ability to read and interpret complex research; write scientific reports and technical correspondence; present to executives and external groups.
• Required: Ability to perform computations, analyze data, and interpret graphical information; pharmaceutical calculations understanding preferred.
• Required: Ability to solve moderately complex problems with structured, semi-standardized approaches; able to follow detailed procedures.
• Required: No direct supervisory responsibilities; position reports to US Women’s Health Medical Lead.
• Required: US Remote work.

Education

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) required.

Additional Requirements

• Remote work eligibility for the US; ability to travel as needed to conduct meetings and represent Medical Affairs at events.