The Role & What You Will Be Doing
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference, and here’s how the Director of Business Development, Europe role will make an impact:

The Director of Business Development, Europe will lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic growth opportunities across Europe, with a primary focus on generics, complex generics, established brands, and mature brands nearing loss of exclusivity (LOE). In addition to advancing core portfolio growth, this role will evaluate select innovative product opportunities that complement the company’s broader commercial and operational strategy. This position requires strong transaction execution capability and close partnership with European Commercial, R&D, and Operations leadership to ensure opportunities are commercially viable, technically feasible, and operationally executable. The Director will play a key role in implementing the regional BD strategy and delivering high-quality transactions.

• Identify and prioritize opportunities across generics, complex generics, established brands, and mature brands nearing LOE within Europe.
• Evaluate innovative product opportunities that complement the core portfolio and align with the company’s scale and capabilities.
• Support development and management of a strong regional BD pipeline aligned with commercial and global priorities.
• Monitor European regulatory, reimbursement, and competitive dynamics to inform opportunity selection.
• Lead execution of regional transactions, including: Product in-licensing, Asset acquisitions, Divestitures, Co-development partnerships, and Strategic alliances.
• Coordinate diligence efforts across Legal, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Prepare investment materials and present recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Work closely with European Leadership to align BD priorities with market strategy and revenue objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with European pharmaceutical companies, specialty firms, and licensing partners.

About Your Skills & Experience
For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills, and experiences:

• 6-10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical business development, corporate development, or commercial strategy within Europe.
• Strong knowledge of European generics, complex generics, established brands, and LOE lifecycle strategies.
• Experience executing licensing, acquisition, or partnership transactions.
• Strong financial acumen and familiarity with valuation concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Strategic mindset with ability to balance execution and portfolio evolution.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages preferred.

Why Viatris?
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. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.