Medical Affairs Advisor

Job description

We are a specialist pharmaceutical company 100% dedicated to developing medicines to treat and prevent HIV. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, our ambition is to end the HIV epidemic. As the pioneers in HIV innovation, we constantly look to push the boundaries of science to develop medicines that can change lives and give people more choice. Beyond our medicines, we are proud of our deep connection with the HIV community and work with partners to advance research and development, address HIV-related stigma, increase access to our medicines and provide funding and support to local community organisations to support their efforts in the HIV response. We are ViiV Healthcare. Here until HIV and AIDS are not. Role Overview Reporting to the Country Medical Director (CMD), ViiV Healthcare UK, you will provide internal and external medical affairs support to the ViiV UK Local Operating Company (LOC). This role is suited to an individual with established medical affairs experience who is seeking to further develop strategically and operationally. You will act as Medical Affairs Advisor with a specific focus on coordinating UK specific data generation, working closely with clinical operations. You will work closely with commercial, regulatory, and clinical colleagues to provide proactive input into day-to-day activities aligned with the annual plan. This includes jointly shaping and implementing strategy and activities across clinical development programmes and key marketed HIV products, including publications, studies, and clinical trials. In this role you will Clinical Operations Leadership Lead oversight clinical operations at the UK level, including: Study feasibility Implementation and execution Oversight of ViiV-sponsored studies Coordinate closely with: Medical advisors Field medical teams External CROs GSK clinical operations Establish strong links with global clinical development programmes Ensure UK input into company clinical research strategy aligned to market needs Investigator Sponsored Research UK Lead Responsible for being Study Accountable Person (SAP) for UK ISS/SCS studies Maintain regular contact with PI for all studies Obtain regular updates on study status, progress with milestones and financial milestones and early identification of delays Maintain multiple study databases to ensure up to date tracking of ISS/SCS studies Ensure all ISS/SCS studies have complete publication plans and co-ordinate review of all publications Quarterly safety reporting for all applicable ISS/SCS studies Evidence Generation & Market Access Support health outcomes and market access activities Contribute to real-world evidence generation and study planning Support development and dissemination of publications Medical Strategy & Scientific Leadership Lead on strategic evidence planning and local data generation initiatives Provide medical support to the cross functional team on across the range of ViiV promoted assets and non-promotional activities Provide expert clinical input to support Medical Affairs projects across ViiV UK Partner with cross-functional teams to shape and deliver short- and long-term medical strategy Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with regulatory, commercial, clinical operations, and market access teams Provide medical input into promotional and non-promotional materials through copy approval Support brand-aligned teams in strategy development and execution Field & External Engagement Support and enable Medical Scientific Liaisons (MSLs) and Key Account Managers (KAMs) Develop and maintain trusted relationships with external experts and organisations, including: Healthcare professionals Policy makers Payers Patient advocacy groups Represent ViiV as a credible scientific leader in the UK HIV community Why You? Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: GMC-registered medical doctor or GPhC-registered pharmacist ABPI Signatory status Strong working knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice Experience in medical affairs and/or clinical development roles Understanding of clinical operations, including company- and investigator-sponsored studies Knowledge of the UK healthcare environment Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Experience in HIV/AIDS therapy area Experience supporting or leading product launches, including NICE/SMC/AWMSG submissions Why ViiV? ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only company 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 leave no person living with HIV behind. We do this by 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. 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 will 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 pandemic. 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 is a company 100% focused on HIV that is majority owned by GSK, a global biopharma organization. As an employee of ViiV, you are part of a team united by a clear mission to leave no person living with HIV behind. Additionally, through our shareholder relationship with GSK, you have access to a range of shared benefits and career development opportunities. Closing Date for Applications: Monday 10th August 2026 (COB) Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. During the course of your application, you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements, please contact 0808 234 4391. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process. #LI-GSK #LI-Hybrid Skills Clinical Operations, Cross-Functional Leadership, Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, High Impact Communication, Launch Excellence, Medical Affairs, Patient Impact, Research Pr