Global Medical Affairs Director, HIV Prevention
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission‑driven in our unrelenting commitment to being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education on and treatment for HIV. We go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the sorts of breakthroughs, both in treatments, care solutions and communities, that really count. We go beyond the boundaries of medicine by taking a holistic approach to HIV through developing and supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care. We are fully committed to push through every challenge until HIV/AIDS is eradicated. ViiV has played a significant part in delivering breakthroughs that have turned HIV into a manageable health condition. We offer the largest portfolio of HIV medicines available anywhere, and we continue our work to cater for the widest possible range of needs in response to the HIV epidemic.
We are aware of how much is at stake for those affected by HIV and we show up every day 100% committed to the patients. Our work culture is fast‑paced, diverse, inclusive, competitive, and caring. ViiV isn’t just somewhere to work – it’s a place to belong, an invitation to bring your very best, and a team full of impact‑driven members who are hungry to make a difference.
While we have been improving lives of HIV patients for 30 years, this is an especially exciting time to be at ViiV, as we evaluate novel approaches to treatment and prevention that could further reduce the impact of HIV on individuals and communities.
Responsibilities
This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities include:
- Bring critical insight and support the development and delivery of strategy for deployment by medical scientific staff that advances the overall mission of global HIV prevention through the Commercial, Medical, Scientific Communications and Health Outcome groups in/affiliated with ViiV Healthcare.
- Provide direct expertise, and facilitate medical scientific team expertise, in HIV prevention and relevant comparator approaches to external experts (EE), physicians and other health care providers (HCPs), as well as utilise this expertise to ensure the development, training and monitoring of National, Regional and Local Speakers.
- Provide feedback, input and oversight to ensure contracted Medical Information services deliver sufficient resource and high‑quality support.
- Responsible for the high scientific standard and compliance with relevant codes, policies and regulations of all medical and promotional activities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships and facilitate the provision of scientific expertise with clinical, marketing, commercial, regulatory, compliance and legal teams to ensure the creation and delivery of scientifically accurate and compliant medical data.
- Ensure the alignment, maintenance and communication of all cross‑functional Pharma & R&D policies and procedures that support the production and delivery of medical information.
- Actively seek and respond to market and customer data needs to support the appropriate use of HIV prevention approaches (e.g., development of core slide decks, FAQs, objection handlers, prevention monographs, etc.).
- Play an active role in the HIV prevention medical education strategy—including content development, delivery, symposia and digital platforms.
Basic Qualifications
- PhD OR MD OR PharmD
- 5 plus years of clinical practice and/or pharmaceutical industry experience.
- 2 + years of Specialist experience with HIV / infectious disease.
- Experience interfacing with Commercial operations and other functions such as regulatory, scientific communications and R&D.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous medical affairs experience (clinical research, medical information, clinical operations)
- Proven track record in influencing peers and managing indirect reports in a matrix organization
- Strong Teamworking and relationship building skills
- Innovation in use of management methods and technology to build new business opportunities and value
- Demonstrated strong influencing skills across and within organizations
- Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities
- Results orientation with an entrepreneurial approach
Why Us?
At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 40 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV. We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We’re guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind, and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources, meaning you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program ViiV offers US employees. All ViiV employees receive the same benefits options and plans as GSK employees.
Equal Opportunity
ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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