Michael Severino, M.D., joined the Viatris board of directors in May 2025.
Career Highlights:
Dr. Severino is an experienced corporate executive and drug developer, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Board of Directors, for Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Prior to joining Sarepta Therapeutics, Dr. Severino served as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Tessera Therapeutics, Inc., a private biotechnology company, and CEO-Partner of Flagship Pioneering. Before joining Tessera and Flagship, Dr. Severino held management roles of increasing responsibility at AbbVie Inc., including Vice Chairman and President. Dr. Severino was also the Senior Vice President, Global Development, and Chief Medical Officer of Amgen Inc.
Key Skills and Experience:
Dr. Severino’s qualifications to serve on the Board include, among others, his experience and expertise regarding public company management, finance, accounting and capital markets, global business, and strategy and M&A. Dr. Severino also brings healthcare industry and human capital management experience to the Board.
Other Current Public Company Boards:
- Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
- Avantor, Inc.
Current Private Company Boards:
- Montai Therapeutics, Inc.
- Quotient Therapeutics, Inc.

