Remote Director, Corporate Development — M&A

1100 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is a global healthcare company empowering people to live healthier lives and providing access to medicines at scale. The Director, Corporate Development will lead evaluation and execution of strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and licensing opportunities, partnering with ELT and the Board to drive corporate growth.

The role requires senior-level financial acumen, independent leadership of high-visibility initiatives, and the ability to coordinate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Viatris is a global healthcare company empowering people to live healthier lives and providing access to medicines at scale. The Director, Corporate Development will lead evaluation and execution of strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and licensing opportunities, partnering with ELT and the Board to drive corporate growth.

The role requires senior-level financial acumen, independent leadership of high-visibility initiatives, and the ability to coordinate across