ViiV (GSK) Global Medical Affairs Director Brentford, England
Job description
Posted Date: Mar 10 2023
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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.
ViiV Healthcare was created as a joint venture by Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline in November 2009 with both companies transferring their HIV assets to the new company. In 2012 Shionogi joined the company. 76.5% of the company is now owned by GlaxoSmithKline, 13.5% by Pfizer and 10% by Shionogi.
The Global Medical Affairs Director, CAB + RPV LA treatment, is an exciting opportunity to serve as a scientific/medical expert on HIV therapy. Working with the Global Cabotegravir Medical Lead and Global Senior Director for CAB treatment, this individual will develop and help deliver the Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine treatment strategy and medical plan globally, by aligning internal and external scientific communications and across a range of external (HCPs including KOLs and speakers, payers, patients) and/or internal (global, medical information, commercial, legal, regulatory, compliance etc.) stakeholders. Specifically, this role is responsible for Global medical CAB+RPV LA strategy and planning, medical information resources, communication, training, and investigator-lead studies management. The Global Medical Director will have experience with delivering, advocating for, and educating on HIV treatments and will therefore have experience with different opportunities and challenges.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following
The Global Medical Affairs Director is responsible for the implementation and execution of Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine medical strategy plan, spanning across the lifecycle from pre-launch to post-launch
Develop and deliver medical strategy that supports the overall mission of Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine LA, including collaboration with Global R&D, Commercial, Scientific Communications and Health Outcome groups
Provide direct expertise and facilitate medical scientific team expertise in Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine to external experts (EE), physician and other health care providers (HCPs)
Support advisory board execution
Oversee and support Investigator-lead studies management for further understanding of Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine LA
Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise in the external regulatory and ethical environment
Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical, marketing, commercial, regulatory, compliance and legal to ensure the creation and delivery of scientifically accurate and compliant medical data
Establish, distribute and continuously refine a global medical communication plan to ensure consistency of communication across all regions in liaison with the Regional Medical Leads
Why you?
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
MS OR PhD & HIV therapeutic experience
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
MD, PharmD, DNP
Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry and medical affairs
Previous interactions with Global and US based KOLs, HCPs, Regulatory agencies, and/or academic institutions
Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities and projects
Self-starter and takes initiative to propose solutions to problems
Strong customer orientation/focus
Demonstrate excellent communication (both written and oral) and presentation skills
Ability to effectively work in a multidisciplinary team; cultivate collaborative working relationships between global Medical Affairs and cross-functional team members
Strong business acumen: knows the industry, key competitors, marketplace factors/dynamics
Requires business travel for regular internal and external business meetings
ABPI Code of Practice certification
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At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 38 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 diverse team and 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.
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