Joan van der Horn

Joan van der Horn is an accomplished medical professional with extensive experience in medical affairs and capabilities development within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Global Lead Medical Capabilities Development and Medical Director for Portfolio Management at Viatris since September 2020, Joan manages the Ophthalmology, Urology, and Allergy & Anaphylaxis portfolios while leading capabilities development and digital excellence initiatives. Prior roles include positions at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Valesta Clinical Research Solutions, Merck Sharp & Dohme, and Servier, managing various medical advisory and liaison functions across therapeutic areas such as hematology, infectious diseases, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. Joan holds a Master of Science in Human Movement Sciences from Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, and possesses a robust background in medical training, project management, and strategic partnership enhancement.