Viatris Appoints Lara Ramsburg as Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 08 2026
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Viatris announced that Lara Ramsburg has been appointed Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer. As part of Viatris' ongoing transformation efforts, this newly combined role is designed to continue to advance the company's culture and connectivity across the globe, while also strengthening the alignment of the organization's internal and external stakeholder communication strategies. At Viatris and its legacy company, Mylan, Ramsburg has taken on various executive roles, including previously serving in the Office of the CEO as well as Head of Integration. She has led the Corporate Affairs organization since 2019, advancing the company's reputation, policy priorities and sustainability strategies. In her expanded new role, she will add overseeing the organization's global talent, total rewards, employee experience, people solutions and HR business partner teams to her responsibilities.
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Analyst Views on VTRS
Wall Street analysts forecast VTRS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VTRS is 13.25 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 16.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 12.970
Low
10.00
Averages
13.25
High
16.00
Current: 12.970
Low
10.00
Averages
13.25
High
16.00
About VTRS
Viatris Inc. is a global healthcare company. The Company's segments include Developed Markets, Greater China, JANZ, and Emerging Markets. The Developed Markets segment comprises its operations primarily in North America and Europe. The Greater China segment includes its operations in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The JANZ segment reflects its operations in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. The Emerging Markets segment encompasses its presence in more than 125 countries with developing markets and emerging economies, including in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as the Company’s Antiretroviral medicines (ARV) franchise. Its pipeline and research and development capabilities include expertise in formulation, device development, toxicology, analytical, clinical, bioanalytical, medical affairs, product safety and risk management across a range of therapeutic areas. It produces oral solid doses, injectables, and products with complex dosage forms.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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Viatris Appoints Lara Ramsburg as Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer
- Leadership Change: Viatris has appointed Lara Ramsburg as Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer, aiming to enhance company culture and global connectivity through integrated internal and external communication strategies, which will improve employee engagement and corporate image.
- Experienced Leader: With over 25 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, Ramsburg's previous roles at Viatris and its legacy company Mylan, particularly in corporate affairs, will help maintain strategic alignment during the company's transformation.
- Strategic Integration: In her new role, Ramsburg will oversee critical areas such as global talent, employee experience, and HR solutions, enhancing the company's strategic execution in employee welfare and development.
- Future Outlook: Viatris executive Andrew Enrietti stated that Ramsburg's appointment will support the company as it enters its next growth phase, emphasizing that employee engagement and well-being are the company's most important assets, which will continue to drive the achievement of strategic objectives.
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