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INTRODUCTION

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. But 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 team 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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Director, Early Development Leader is responsible for leading a global multidisciplinary development team within R&D to deliver on all aspects of early drug development (Candidate Selection through completion of POC and all activities sufficient to allow initiation of Phase 2b) to agreed timelines.

This role will be based out of Durham, NC or PA Locations (UP, FMC, and/or UM) or Branford, CT or Waltham, MA or Cambridge, MA & is eligible for domestic relocation package. The role can also be based at our GSK HQ in London, UK.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Leads the multi-functional global Early Development Team (EDT) responsible for delivery of an asset to Phase 2b
• Proactively direct medicine development strategy and plans for products from Candidate Selection through Proof of Concept/Commit to Medicine Development
• Contributes to the development of the regional and global strategy for products
• Interface with Senior Management, internal key stakeholders and external stakeholders to articulate and drive the Medicine Development Strategy
• Interface with other key functions during the development program such as Commercial to ensure alignment on strategy and project delivery timelines
• Manages prioritisation of asset’s development options to effectively manage the budget
• Utilizes organizational channels, experience and influencing skills to facilitate successful project progression and effective issue resolution
• Accountable for the creation and maintenance of a clear and detailed medicine development strategy. Is the focal point for the early development activities of an asset throughout the organization.
• Accountable for the creation of an integrated asset development plan through leadership of the EDT on a multi-disciplinary and global level
• Accountable for creation and maintenance of overall project budget.
• Responsible for representing the EDT at milestone and other key internal reviews at governance boards within ViiV such as VLT, RDGM LT, VSLC and within GSK as appropriate.
• Responsible for influencing integrated multi-disciplinary project activities at a variety of levels, including technical, operational and strategic

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• MSc & 10 plus years of drug development experience
• Experience in establishing and executing a drug development strategy
• Experience in presenting scientific data to internal key stakeholders and external audiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Physician (MD or DO), PhD, or PharmD with clinical fellowship OR research experience in Infectious Diseases
• 10 plus years of drug development, including deep expertise in Oral Drug Development
• Effective communication skills
• Good interpersonal relationship building/maintenance
• Expertise in early development experience (Phase1 to Phase 2a) is a consideration for the optimal candidate
• Experience in HIV drug development
• Excellent leadership experience in a matrix environment
• Understanding of pharmaceutical job development

SKILLS

Analytical Thinking, Change Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Designs, Communication, Decision Making, Fostering Collaboration, Influencing Without Authority, Leadership, Matrix Leadership, People Management, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategy Development, Teamwork

If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $242,550 to $404,250. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

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 employee.

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. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. 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 are 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. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.

Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do - from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities.

Having a truly inclusive culture where we’re all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind.

If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com

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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