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Viatris

Global pharma selling generics and biosimilars

Quality System Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Dublin, Ireland
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in a scientific, pharmaceutical, or related discipline.
  • Experience working in a Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or Quality Compliance role within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Distribution Practice, and Quality Management Systems.
  • Experience managing deviations, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
  • Experience managing and coordinating change controls through to timely closure.
  • Experience reviewing GxP documentation and working with third-party manufacturing sites, suppliers, or service providers.
  • Experience using an electronic Quality Management System, ideally TrackWise.
  • Experience with supplier or vendor qualification, quality oversight, and performance management.
Responsibilities
  • Review third-party GxP documentation to support batch disposition of respiratory products.
  • Manage and review product complaints.
  • Manage and develop the change control system in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures and coordinate follow-up and closure of open items.
  • Manage and coordinate the Pre-Market Supply Incident and deviation systems, including raising records in TrackWise, assisting with investigations to determine root causes, and reviewing third-party investigation reports to ensure root causes are determined and corrective and preventive actions are implemented where applicable.
  • Ensure Quality Technical Agreements are in place with affiliates and third-party suppliers or service providers as appropriate.
  • Manage product returns according to current Good Distribution Practice guidelines.
  • Manage and coordinate approval of new vendors and customers according to Good Distribution Practice guidelines.
  • Carry out annual Bona Fide checks on suppliers and customers according to Good Distribution Practice guidelines.
  • Carry out annual reviews and assessments of vendors and service providers to ensure appropriate performance of third-party suppliers and service providers.
  • Maintain and coordinate Marketing Authorisation Holder systems, including product lists, Quality Technical Agreements, and Product Quality Reviews.
  • Carry out annual reviews of manufacturing, packaging, and release Product Quality Reviews as part of the company’s responsibilities as a Qualified Person release site and Marketing Authorisation Holder.
  • Maintain and coordinate the department’s training and Learning Management systems.
  • Coordinate distribution of wholesale-related standard operating procedures to relevant non-Quality Assurance staff through the Learning Management System.
  • Administer and conduct risk assessments.
  • Maintain and develop the standard operating procedure system for updating, logging, and distributing standard operating procedures.
  • Support the self-inspection system.
  • Support development and implementation of the Quality Management System at Mylan Regional EU.
  • Provide weekly and/or monthly key performance indicators for relevant systems to management.
  • Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Distribution Practices, and standard operating procedures to ensure an audit-ready facility.
  • Adhere to company and legislative health, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Quality Systems Manager or Quality Director.

About the company

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

  • Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 5% to $3.8 billion, and guidance increased.
  • Debt fell after $900 million repayment, reducing gross leverage to 2.9x.
  • Tyrvaya divestiture, Gwyn Lo, and meloxicam NDA support a higher-value portfolio shift.

What critics are saying

  • Nashik fire and FDA Form 483 disruptions cut second-half 2026 revenue by $100-$150 million.
  • Greater China procurement changes pressure hospital volumes, squeezing one of Viatris's fastest growth engines.
  • Generic pricing MDL and ongoing patent fights in Japan keep legal overhangs persistent.

What makes Viatris unique

  • Viatris pairs 165-country reach with complex generics, branded drugs, and biosimilars.
  • Japan approved WAKIX on September 16, 2026, expanding first-in-class sleep medicine reach.
  • FDA approved Gwyn Lo on July 29, 2026, adding a differentiated women’s health product.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

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Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 18%

1 year growth

↑ 18%

2 year growth

↑ 18%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 24th, 2026
Viatris stock surges 78% in a year, outpacing S&P 500 with strong portfolio growth

Viatris Inc., a global pharmaceutical company based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has significantly outperformed the S&P 500. The stock surged 8.7% over the past three months, compared to the index's 4.7% gain. Year to date, shares climbed 37.5%, whilst the S&P 500 rose 12.6%. With a market cap of $10.4 billion, Viatris operates in 165+ countries and covers more than 10 major therapeutic areas. The company sells more than 80 billion doses annually across 1,400 approved molecules. On 16 September, shares jumped 2.2% after Japan approved WAKIX for treating excessive daytime sleepiness. The company's strong performance stems from improved business momentum, solid cash generation, and progress in its higher-value product portfolio.

PR Newswire
Sep 16th, 2026
Japan approves Viatris' Wakix for narcolepsy and sleep apnoea-related daytime sleepiness

Viatris has received approval from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for WAKIX (pitolisant) to treat excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and narcolepsy. WAKIX is the first histamine H3 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist approved in Japan for these conditions. The treatment addresses excessive daytime sleepiness, a symptom affecting both conditions that can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. WAKIX is not classified as a controlled substance and has been designated an orphan drug in Japan for narcolepsy. The approval was supported by positive data from domestic Phase 3 clinical trials in Japan and international studies. WAKIX, discovered by Bioprojet and licensed to Viatris for Japan, has previously received approvals in more than 38 countries for narcolepsy.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 13th, 2026
Viatris delivers $3.8B revenue with 3.5% growth, raises outlook after strong Q2 2026

Viatris reported strong Q2 2026 results, with total revenues of $3.8 billion, representing 3.5% operational growth year-over-year. The pharmaceutical company posted adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $0.69. CEO Scott Smith highlighted strong commercial performance across the company's global portfolio, particularly in Greater China where investments in established brands drove meaningful growth. North America also saw solid growth from complex generics and transdermal products. The company announced US regulatory approval for Gwyn Lo last week, with a launch planned for later this year. Fast-acting meloxicam continues through FDA review, with launch preparations underway. Based on the strong quarterly performance, Viatris raised its outlook for the remainder of 2026. The results exceeded company expectations and demonstrated continued improvement in operating leverage.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 11th, 2026
Viatris beats Q2 estimates with $3.76B revenue, ups full-year guidance amid China growth and margin pressures

Viatris reported second-quarter revenue of $3.76 billion, up 4.9% year-on-year and beating analyst estimates of $3.68 billion. The medication company's non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.69 exceeded forecasts by 15%. CEO Scott Smith attributed the performance to strong commercial execution in Greater China, where investments in established brands and e-commerce drove double-digit growth. Demand for cardiovascular products and higher-margin generics in North America also contributed. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $2.52 at the midpoint, a 5% increase, whilst lifting revenue guidance slightly to $14.75 billion. However, operating margin fell to 0.2% from 6.5% in the prior-year quarter. Management noted supply chain disruptions and lower-margin products in emerging markets as headwinds, alongside manufacturing challenges and policy changes in China.

PR Newswire
Aug 6th, 2026
Viatris reports Q2 revenues of $3.8B, up 5%, raises 2026 guidance despite $119M loss

Viatris reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $3.8 billion, representing 5% reported growth compared to the same period in 2025. The pharmaceutical company posted a US GAAP net loss of $119 million, primarily driven by a non-cash charge of $177.8 million related to the planned sale of Tyrvaya product rights. Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.2 billion, up 8% operationally year-over-year. The company returned approximately $550 million to shareholders, including roughly $270 million through share repurchases at a weighted average price of $16.42 per share. Viatris reduced its gross leverage ratio to 2.9x after repaying approximately $900 million in debt. The company raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance midpoints across all metrics. In July, Viatris received US FDA approval for Gwyn Lo, a low-dose estrogen contraceptive patch expected to launch later this year.