Up To 9,000 Jobs At Risk As Viatris Kicks Off $1bn Restructuring Scheme
Fifteen Manufacturing Sites Affected By Worldwide Initiative
Executive Summary
With a goal of reducing its cost base by at least $1bn by 2024, Viatris has delivered plans to significantly restructure its global manufacturing network. Up to 20% of Viatris’ 45,000-strong workforce could be impacted by the initiative which will see the firm close, divest or downsize 15 of its manufacturing plants around the globe.
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