Director, Medical Portfolio Lead – Pain

Viatris

Director, Medical Portfolio Lead managing pain-related medical strategies at Viatris. Collaborating cross-functionally to support product developments and interactions with medical community.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $236,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with HQ Commercial Colleagues as part of a cross functional team to develop overarching strategy
In alignment with the US Pain Medical Lead, define US Medical Objectives, Strategies, Tactics, Metrics and Targets in alignment with overarching company objectives & strategy but independent from commercial influence
Perform independent Asset-/Disease-state level Medical Strategic Planning
Align independent Medical strategic priorities to product lifecycle
Generate & publish evidence to support independent US Medical scientific messages, fill data gaps perceived by stakeholders, strengthen clinical position vs competitors, and demonstrate clinical value in a real-world setting
Provide US Medical review and approval of US Marketing promotional materials
Identify & communicate complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others to adopt a new point of view
Engage in non-promotional, truthful, and non-misleading communications with KOLs
Serve as MRC Core Member - review & vote on disposition of Medical Review Committee (MRC) materials
Serve as MRC Material Owner – lead development of / submit Medical Communications to MRC
Exchange appropriate information with HQ Commercial Colleagues necessary for colleagues to independently perform their respective roles
Present information on Viatris medicines or disease states to Formulary Committees and to individual Formulary Decision Makers for the purpose of permitting them to perform their formulary-related duties
Interacts with senior leaders and may apply advanced negotiations
Respond to requests by Organized External Stakeholder for Pipeline Presentations
Engage in Medical Communications with Patients and Patient Organizations
Present findings from research or other scientific information as a publication, oral or poster presentation at Congress & Scientific Meetings
Staff Medical Information Booths at scientific congresses, as needed, to provide on-site responses to UMRs from HCPs attending the congress
Set up and staff Medical Affairs Booths at scientific congresses, as needed and approved by MRC, to share information on the Viatris pipeline, portfolio, or commitment to a particular therapeutic area(s), ongoing clinical trials, etc.
Attend and actively participate in activities governed by promotional standards (e.g., medical congress satellite symposia, national webinars), such as actively reviewing speaker slides, co-chairing the session, or participating in a panel, if a legitimate need and rationale exists to do so
Lead development of Reactive Medical Communications (ie Standard Response Letters)
Provide training to internal Viatris functions on products and disease states using materials approved by the MRC or the Viatris Promotional Material Approval Process (VMap) at the request of Commercial as appropriate
Perform other duties assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or clinical (e.g., hospital setting/patient care) industry
Advanced degree (MD) highly preferred
Experience in pain management is required
Must possess knowledge of the US Pain MPL roles and responsibilities, clinical trials, relevant therapeutic areas, understand all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Standards for Interactions with U.S. Healthcare Providers, Federal and State promotional laws and regulations, the PhRMA Code, ACCME Standards, and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Must possess ability to effectively communicate, develop, and manage collaborative relationships with KOLs and other medical professionals, external academic institutions and Patient Advocacy Groups
Strong analytic and organizational skills in managing, interpreting, and presenting clinical data
Ability to actively listen for insights stated directly or indirectly by stakeholders and draw implications for Viatris
Driven by personal accountability & high levels of performance
Ability to set and accomplish compelling goals both individually and in a team setting
Motivated to overcome challenges, seek out opportunities, and develop both personally and professionally
Comfortable with change
Embraces the principles of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee benefits package
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical strategic planningclinical trialsmedical communicationsdata analysisevidence generationpromotional material reviewreactive medical communicationspresentation skillsnegotiation skillsrelationship management

Soft Skills

effective communicationcollaborative relationship developmentorganizational skillsactive listeningpersonal accountabilitygoal settingmotivationadaptabilityproblem-solvingcommitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

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