ViiV Healthcare (GSK) North America Medical Director

Job description

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. The ViiV US Medical Affairs (USMA) Medical Director serves as an internal scientific/medical expert in the therapeutic area and on a specific ViiV product. This individual will be leading the product specific medical plan by aligning internal and external scientific communications across a range of external (HCPs including KOLs and speakers, payers, patients) and internal (global, medical information, commercial, legal, regulatory, compliance etc.) stakeholders. The Medical Director will have supported products at different stages of their life cycle and will therefore have a breadth of experience of different opportunities and challenges. The Medical Director will be responsible for timely execution on key deliverables, project management and subject matter expertise. This role will be based out of Durham, NC & may be considered for a domestic relocation package. Check out this link to learn more about the thriving, diverse, and cutting edge RTP area! Research Triangle Park | Where People + Ideas Converge (rtp.org) This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Responsible for the implementation and execution of product specific medical strategy spanning across the lifecycle of a product from pre-launch through commercialization, including but not limited to: Providing scientific and medical expertise for a ViiV product in the US, including calling out specific unmet medical needs, key data gaps and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders Developing, reviewing, and delivering medical/scientific content Training of internal stakeholders and speaker’s bureau on medical/scientific issues Collaborating with Copy Approval, payer, patient, research, HEOR teams to ensure execution of medical plan and tactics Providing medical/scientific advice and support for a product by working closely with internal functions (such as commercial, compliance, legal etc.) Collaborating with Medical Information Scientists to assure letters and other materials are accurate, balanced and useful to HCPs. Anticipates queries that may arise with new product launches and new data launches Collaborate with product global medical affairs team and/or commercial teams to provide regional unmet need, assessment of investigator-initiated studies, data gaps, landscape perspective and input into plans, and provide as needed support in global and/or regional commercial initiatives. Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Doctoral level degree in a health-related discipline (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD) and 5 or more years’ field or medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry 10+ years of experience providing care to patients with HIV, patients who would benefit from HIV prevention prophylaxis or post-exposure prophylaxis, and gender-affirming care Clinical research experience including data presentation at conference Leadership experience working cross functionally in a matrix environment Project Management experience Experience integrating AI and digital tools into medical affairs analysis, planning, and execution Training and education experience including omnichannel resource development Ability to travel (30%) Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: MD OR PharmD Certification as HIV Prevention Provider Previous interactions with US based KOL, HCPs, Regulatory agencies, and/or academic institutions Self-starter and takes initiative to propose solutions to problems Acts with a sense of urgency Strong customer orientation/focus Ability to flex and act in ambiguous situations with minimal guidance/direction Strong business acumen: knows the industry, key competitors, marketplace factors/dynamics #LI-ViiV #LI-GSK Skills Cross-Functional Leadership, Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, High Impact Communication, Launch Excellence, Patient Impact 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 fam