Job Description

Position Title : Portfolio Lead

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Function : Global IT Development Center

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Location : Bangalore

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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.

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

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We do so via:

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- Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
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- Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
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- Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
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Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how this role will make an impact:

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Role Purpose

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The Portfolio Lead will lead enterprise-wide initiatives, overseeing the strategy, planning, and execution of programs and projects that drive business value and digital transformation. This role requires a blend of business acumen, program management discipline, and a strong understanding of technologies. The ideal candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions aligned with enterprise goals while maintaining compliance, governance, and measurable outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

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Program Governance & Strategy

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- Coordinate and execute the program roadmap in alignment with enterprise strategy and business priorities.
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- Align and follow governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, ethical AI adoption, and transparency.
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- Partner with Business, IT Partners and Technology teams in finalizing high-impact projects.
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- Coordinate with Business, IT Partners and Evangelists to develop business cases, ROI models, and success metrics for initiatives.
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Stakeholder Management & Engagement

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- Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and IT partners.
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- Communicate project updates, risks, and dependencies to executive leadership and steering committees.
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Program Planning & Delivery

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- Oversee end-to-end execution of programs — from intake, assessment, and prioritization to deployment and hyper care.
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- Coordinate multiple workstreams to ensure smooth delivery of initiatives
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- Drive alignment across functions (Business, IT, QA, CSV, and Architecture) to ensure on-time, quality delivery.
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- Implement standardized tools and methodologies for project tracking, documentation, and performance evaluation.
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Risk, Quality & Compliance Management

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- Ensure all projects adhere to internal quality standards, security guidelines, and industry compliance (GxP, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
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- Manage program risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans proactively.
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- Collaborate with validation and QA teams to align AI solutions with compliance frameworks.
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People & Capability Development

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- Mentor project managers, business analysts and technical leads within the program.
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- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through knowledge sharing
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Qualification and Experience

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- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
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- Post graduate program in management from Tier 1 institute.
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- 5+ years of experience in managing technology programs, including at least 3–5 years large programs.
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- Strong financial acumen, understand the capital and operational expense management concepts.
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- Proven experience in enterprise-scale program management, ideally within Life Sciences or Pharma domains.
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- Familiarity with Agile, Protected, or hybrid delivery models for complex technology programs.
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- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
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- Experience in budgeting, vendor management, and third-party collaboration for delivery.
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📌 Portfolio Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Viatris
📍 Bengaluru