Viatris hired Matthew Maletta as chief legal officer

The chief legal officer seat at Pittsburgh-based Viatris just changed hands after the pharma giant pulled in a nearly 30-year industry veteran.

Maletta lands at Viatris

• Matthew Maletta picked up the CLO gig after leaving Par Health's legal team.
• His background covers both generic and branded drug companies over three decades.
• CEO Scott Smith talked up Maletta's public-company and deal-making chops.
• Viatris came together in 2020 when Mylan merged with Pfizer's Upjohn division.

Maletta's legal career path

• Matthew Maletta held the CLO title at drugmaker Endo for over a decade.
• Allergan kept him busy for 13-plus years across multiple counsel positions.
• His career kicked off at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.
• Brobeck Phleger & Harrison was his next landing spot before going in-house.

Romano wraps a two-decade chapter

• Brian Romano is heading out after putting in over 20 years.
• Romano originally ran the GC desk over at Mylan.
• April 1 marks his final day, with a handoff period locked in.
• Smith credited Romano's legal work for shaping the company's current form.

Romano's earlier legal stops

• Brian Romano held a partnership at legacy firm Doepken Keevican & Weiss.
• K&L Gates is where he first cut his teeth as an associate attorney.

Fresh GC move in health tech

• Hello, Heart last month brought in David Wood as its general counsel.
• Wood came over from Hinge Health, bumping Dwight Moxie from the seat.