Deputy General Manager- Medical Affairs (GI)

About ViatrisVIATRIS™ , is a new kind of healthcare Company, committed to providing access to medicines, advancing sustainable operations developing innovative solutions, and leveraging our collective expertise to improve patient outcomes. Formed in 2020, through the combination of Mylan and Up-John-Pfizer, Viatris bring together best in class scientific, Manufacturing and distribution expertise with proven regulatory, Medical and commercial capabilities to deliver quality medicines to patients when and where they need it.Fast Facts Headquartered in the US with global centers in Pittsburgh (USA), Hyderabad (India) and Shanghai (China) Our global workforce of ~37000, includes expertise across scientific, manufacturing, regulatory and Commercial Operations Have ~ 40 Manufacturing Facilities across Oral Solid Doses, Injectables, Complex dosage forms and APIs Total 1400+ Molecules, have portfolio that treats nine out of ten WHO causes of death. Our 200+ medicines are on WHO essential medicines List We have commercial reach to 165+ Countries and territoriesPosition PurposeThe position will occupy a senior role in supporting the Viatris Global Medical Affairs department. Responsibilities will include supporting the development and execution of the department’s annual product medical strategy. The position will work within a cross-functional Gastroenterology team of medical professionals (health outcomes, biostatistics, clinical operations, medical information, publications, safety, regulatory, field medical science liaisons, and the Marketing and Sales organization) to assist in planning and executing of all aspects of medical strategy support.Key ResponsibilitiesSupports the development and execution of the medical strategy for assigned products; provides overall scientific and medical oversight within assigned therapeutic area. Assists senior leadership with assessments, and intelligence on potential new products, joint ventures, corporate partnership and due diligence activities. Works with the commercial team to help build awareness of the company’s products in the medical community as well better understand unmet medical needs by participating in medical symposia, publication, media events, and other activities. Provides clinical support for field sales efforts and medical science liaisons to help them provide the scientific and clinical information necessary to improve patient care. Responsible for supporting the review and approval of product promotional material and regulatory documents, in compliance with corporate standards government/industry regulations, ensuring that information is scientifically accurate and medically appropriate. Provides medical support to product planning and line extensions, new indications, formula changes, opinion leader development and publication strategies for therapeutic area products. Identifies, develops and maintains close professional relationships with influential members/opinion leaders (physicians and researchers) within pertinent medical community. Fosters the establishment and maintenance of external scientific advisors and assists in advocacy development. Remains informed of current developments within pertinent medical and scientific communities through familiarity with current literature, attendance at meetings, conventions, professional associations, etc. Performs other duties as required.Qualification and ExperienceKNOWLEDGE Requires working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, Health Authorities regulatory reporting requirements Ability to research and critically analyze product information, clinical data, and the medical literatureSKILLS AND ABILITIES Proven ability to effectively communicate information at management level Proven ability to translate complex science into clinically relevant information. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral), results oriented project management, facilitation and consultative skills to influence decision making.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION Medical Degree (MD) in Gastroenterology or Internal Medicine and 4+ years pharmaceutical industry experience (preferably global) with proven track record of contribution to commercial, medical and/or clinical development strategies is preferred. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. Medical training in Gastroenterology or Internal Medicine is desirable. Customer expertise especially scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations)LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Board eligible or certification in therapeutic area related to the position. Clinical research experience.

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