Director, Corporate Development

Viatris

Director of Corporate Development leading strategic transactions for a global healthcare company. Managing financial analysis, valuations, and senior stakeholder relationships.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $112,000 - $236,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end financial analysis and valuation workstreams across strategic transactions, including M&A, licensing, and partnerships.
Build, refine, and oversee complex financial models that incorporate multiple scenarios, risks, and assumptions.
Drive transaction processes beyond valuation, including structuring, negotiations, and execution.
Synthesize cross-functional inputs into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Apply independent judgment to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and surface risks.
Serve as a trusted partner to key internal stakeholders, including Commercial, R&D, IP, Finance, Tax, Treasury, HR, and Transformation/Integration teams.
Lead cross-functional discussions and alignment, often navigating competing priorities to drive decision-making.
Independently run meetings and workstreams with senior stakeholders to maintain deal momentum.
Manage relationships with external advisors, including investment banks, legal counsel, and consulting firms and ensure they deliver high-quality outputs aligned with transaction objectives and timelines.
Enhance Corporate Development processes, tools, and templates to improve efficiency, consistency, and execution discipline.
Develop and maintain transaction tracking mechanisms and reporting frameworks.
Manage multiple concurrent transactions and priorities effectively.
Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and adaptability when navigating dynamic stakeholder environments.
Drive alignment across large, cross-functional teams and ensure timely execution of key milestones.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree required
Masters degree preferred
6-10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical corporate development, investment banking, private equity or a related field
Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise across a range of transaction types
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, high-visibility projects
Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and delivering executive-level presentations
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and develop solutions
Excellent communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity in both written and verbal formats
Experience managing cross-functional teams and external advisors in transaction environments
High degree of ownership, proactiveness, and intellectual curiosity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Benefits
Inclusive environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisvaluationfinancial modelingtransaction structuringnegotiationtransaction trackingreporting frameworksrisk identificationscenario analysisexecutive-level presentations

Soft Skills

emotional intelligenceadaptabilitystrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationinfluencingownershipproactivenessattention to detailcross-functional leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree