Full-Time

Respiratory Technical Leads – Formulation and Project Lead Roles

Analytical

Posted on 1/24/2026

Viatris

Viatris

10,001+ employees

Global pharma selling generics and biosimilars

No salary listed

Canterbury, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid work model; occasional business travel.

Category
Biology & Biotech (2)
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Requirements
  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree (for example Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Forensics, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences) or equivalent.
  • Substantial experience of pharmaceutical product development, including the development of inhalation products.
  • Substantial experience in the management of activities to achieve project deliverables.
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • For people manager roles, substantial experience in performance management and personal development of others.
  • Substantial experience in authoring GMP documentation and preparing regulatory submissions.
  • Substantial experience of the challenges involved in the validation and transfer of complex analytical methods or transfer of manufacturing processes to commercial facilities.
  • Substantial experience of the specific challenges involved in the development, approval and commercialization of inhaled products.
  • Able to lead the interpretation of complex data to solve product development issues.
  • Able to proactively identify and address barriers to collaborative working with internal and external partners.
  • Able to work autonomously to deliver multiple tasks of high complexity across a portfolio of products, working with internal or external teams to plan work to consistently achieve output of high-quality results in a timely manner.
  • Has a good understanding of cGMP requirements for analytical work in support of clinical studies and product registration.
  • Familiar with the use of project management tools, e.g. Microsoft Project.
  • Occasional business travel as required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of project activities to take new respiratory products to clinical studies and commercialization.
  • As a member of multidisciplinary project teams, support the planning and execution of experiments to generate scientific understanding in development of analytical methods, formulations and/or manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure the smooth transfer of analytical methodologies or manufacturing processes to commercial facilities.
  • Lead the review and/or approval of data, interpretation of results and reporting of experimental outcomes to project development teams.
  • Lead scientific input to troubleshooting and investigations.
  • Shape formulation design and scale up strategies and overall project plans through input and leadership at matrix team technical discussions.
  • Prepare, review and approve documentation (e.g. protocols, reports, procedures, specifications) as required.
  • Deliver and/or lead the input to investigational and commercial drug product regulatory filings.
  • For people manager roles, take responsibility for performance management and professional development of staff within the team.
  • Lead the improvement of departmental capabilities, e.g. by implementation of new technologies.

Viatris provides access to medicines worldwide with a portfolio of branded drugs, generics, complex generics, and biosimilars across 165+ countries. Medicines are manufactured and distributed through its global supply chain and commercial network, serving cardiovascular, infectious diseases, immunology, and oncology. It leverages the legacy of Mylan and Upjohn to grow through both expanding its existing products and pursuing partnerships and acquisitions, driven by its broad portfolio and international reach. The goal is to improve patient health by expanding access to affordable medicines while pursuing sustainable operations and addressing public health challenges like non-communicable diseases.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Founded

1961

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What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue hits $3.52B, up 8.1%, driven by Greater China demand.
  • Projects 5-6% revenue CAGR through 2030 with $11B cash for deployments.
  • UBS upgrades to Buy with $18 target on Inpefa launches and cost savings.

What critics are saying

  • FDA Indore warning letter slashes stock 15% on February 27, 2025.
  • Pfizer biosimilar captures 35% EU Lipitor share, cutting $1.2B sales.
  • FTC probes Mylan pay-for-delay deals, imposing $2B fine by 2028.

What makes Viatris unique

  • Viatris leverages Mylan-Upjohn merger for global generics and biosimilars portfolio.
  • Dominates complex generics in cardiovascular and immunology across 165 countries.
  • Advances pipeline with selatogrel and cenerimod for long-term cardiology growth.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 23rd, 2026
Viatris shares surge 39.8% over past year, outpacing health care sector by 38.7%

Viatris, a global pharmaceutical company with a $15.2 billion market cap, has outperformed the broader healthcare sector despite recent headwinds. The Pennsylvania-based firm, which operates across 120 countries, has gained 39.8% over the past year, substantially ahead of the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's 1.1% decline. Shares have risen 10.7% over three months and 33.3% over six months, though they remain 19.9% below their 52-week high of $16.47. Viatris reported fourth-quarter revenue of $3.7 billion, up 5% year over year, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.57. Strong performance in branded drugs and emerging markets was offset by restructuring charges and pricing pressure in generics. Shares fell 5.2% following the announcement.

PR Newswire
Mar 23rd, 2026
Viatris wins approval for Effexor in Japan to treat generalised anxiety disorder

Viatris has received approval from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for Effexor SR capsules to treat generalized anxiety disorder in adults, making it the first and only approved treatment for GAD in Japan. The drug was already approved in the country for major depressive disorder. The approval addresses a significant unmet need, as a recent study reported probable GAD prevalence of 7.6% in Japan's general population. The decision was based on a Phase 3 trial that demonstrated superior anxiolytic effects versus placebo at eight weeks, with all seven secondary endpoints met. Effexor was generally well tolerated with low discontinuation rates. Viatris' Japanese portfolio includes innovative products such as Spydia Nasal Spray, with several investigational therapies in development. Effexor is approved for GAD in over 80 countries worldwide.

PR Newswire
Mar 19th, 2026
Viatris targets $11B cash deployment through 2030 with 5-6% revenue growth

Viatris has outlined financial targets through 2030 at its investor event, projecting 5% to 6% total revenue compound annual growth and more than $3 billion in annual free cash flow by 2030. The pharmaceutical company's valuation at $1.45 billion reflects investor confidence in its strategic evolution. The Pittsburgh-based firm expects impactful near-term launches, including fast-acting meloxicam and a low-dose oestrogen patch in the US, alongside pitolisant and Effexor in Japan. Longer-term growth potential includes drug candidates selatogrel and cenerimod. Viatris anticipates over $11 billion in cash available for deployment through 2030, with approximately 50% allocated to business development. The company recently identified $650 million in cost savings over three years through an enterprise-wide strategic review.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 11th, 2026
Viatris shares surge 37.8% in six months, but analysts warn against buying despite cheap 5.8× P/E valuation

Viatris shares have surged 37.8% over the past six months, outpacing the S&P 500 by 34.7 percentage points, trading at $14.11. Despite the recent rally, analysts remain cautious about the pharmaceutical company's prospects. The company's fundamentals show concerning trends. Revenue grew at just 3.7% annually over the past five years, whilst earnings per share declined 9.8% annually during the same period, indicating deteriorating profitability. Most notably, Viatris posted a negative 2.6% five-year average return on invested capital, meaning management lost money whilst attempting business expansion. The stock currently trades at 5.8× forward price-to-earnings ratio. Analysts suggest the valuation appears optically cheap but warn of significant downside risk given the weak underlying fundamentals.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 26th, 2026
Viatris reports Q4 revenue of $3.7B, beating estimates by 5% with 10% growth in emerging markets

Viatris reported $3.7 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a 5% year-over-year increase and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.29%. Earnings per share reached $0.57, up from $0.54 a year ago and surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.52 by 9.62%. The pharmaceutical company showed strong performance across key segments. Greater China net sales rose 9.8% to $572.9 million, whilst Emerging Markets increased 10.1% to $564.7 million. Developed Markets generated $2.25 billion, up 4.7% year-over-year and exceeding analyst estimates. Shares of Viatris have gained 24% over the past month. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3, suggesting it could perform in line with the broader market near term.

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