At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 
 

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

As part of the Viatris Medical Affairs team, this hybrid role combines the scientific engagement of a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with the strategic contributions of a Medical Advisor. The purpose is to:

Enhance medical communication between Viatris and healthcare professionals (HCPs), therapeutic experts, and researchers.

Contribute to the medical strategy and cross-functional alignment for assigned therapeutic areas and products.

Support clinical and outcomes research development, including facilitation of investigator-initiated studies and site selection.

Disseminate accurate, balanced, and up-to-date scientific information to internal and external stakeholders.

Provide strategic and scientific input into marketing campaigns, training, and material review.

Ensure alignment with corporate compliance standards and applicable regulations.

Every day, we rise to the challenge of making a difference, and here’s how the Medical Science Liaison / Medical Advisor role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Engage in meaningful, proactive, and reactive scientific exchange with HCPs, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), on disease areas and Viatris’ products.

Identify unmet medical needs and share relevant insights with internal stakeholders.

Develop strong, long-term relationships with KOLs, researchers, academic institutions, and medical societies.

Act as a liaison between national and regional experts and the company to support medical strategy execution.

Provide scientific support for local promotional campaigns and review scientific content of promotional materials and external communications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, access, regulatory, etc.) to align medical strategy with business objectives.

Support the development of educational materials and scientific training sessions for internal teams.

Prepare and deliver product and disease area training to internal teams.

Coordinate and contribute to the organization of medical events, speaker trainings, round tables, advisory boards, and congresses.

Monitor the therapeutic landscape and analyze scientific literature to keep the organization informed of relevant trends and data.

Support the development and execution of local research initiatives from study concept to publication.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

Preferably an MD, PharmD, or degree in a relevant life sciences discipline (Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Medical Analytics, etc.).

Minimum 1 year as an MSL or 1 year in a similar Medical Advisor or Medical Affairs position in the pharmaceutical industry and proven experience in medical communication and relationship-building with KOLs.

Familiarity with clinical research processes, scientific publication standards, and medical governance principles.

Knowledge of national and European regulations related to medical activities and promotional compliance.

Advanced understanding of clinical data, scientific publications, and the healthcare environment.

Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate complex science into clinically relevant information.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English.

Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally and independently.

High level of integrity and professional ethics.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools used in medical affairs.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

Excellent career progression opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Bonus scheme

Health insurance

Pension

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.