ViiV Healthcare (GSK) Medical Director, ViiV R&D Physician Center of Excellence

ViiV Healthcare•Branford, CT

About The Position

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. This Medical Director position is a critical role within the R&D Physician Center of Excellence, primarily serving as a Medical Monitor (MM). The MM will focus on Phase 1–4 clinical trials, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and reporting of protocols that align with ViiV's strategic mission of delivering innovative, long-acting HIV drug therapies to millions internationally. Reporting to a Senior Medical Director, this role involves cross‑functional collaboration with internal leaders and external stakeholders, contributing directly to the development of groundbreaking treatments and prevention strategies.

Requirements

Licensed Physician (MD or DO)
Completion of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency training
3 plus years of demonstrated expertise in Infectious Diseases, either patient care or research
Drug development OR clinical trials experience

Nice To Haves

Clinical fellowship in Infectious Diseases, in HIV and/or extensive experience in HIV clinical treatment and management
Expertise in conducting clinical trials, including 2+ years in drug development and execution of trials in HIV or infectious diseases
Proven leadership experience in matrix environments and team collaborations
Active medical license or equivalent qualification to practice medicine
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong professional relationships across functional areas and with external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Serve as Clinical Trial Director for Phase 1–4 trials, designing study protocols and supplementary documentation, including study procedures manuals, analysis plans, and protocol deviation plans.
Provide medical governance, ensuring clinical and operational excellence in study execution.
Manage study conduct, enrollment strategies, and interpretation of clinical data.
Provide expertise in managing safety events and toxicity concerns.
Train internal and external teams on protocol-defined safety parameters.
Ensure comprehensive documentation of trial-related inquiries and safety events in the electronic Trial Master File.
Partner with internal teams in virology, pharmacology, biostatistics, drug safety, regulatory affairs, and discovery science to design efficient clinical studies.
Collaborate with external investigators, consultants, institutional review boards (IRBs)/research ethics committees (RECs), and community stakeholders for trial feasibility, conduct, and reporting.
Assist in developing submissions for regulatory bodies (U.S. and international) during and post-study phases.
Prepare responses to regulatory queries and present clinical trial findings to internal governance groups.
Foster strong professional relationships and teamwork within a matrix environment to drive project success.
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting while demonstrating leadership and adaptability.
Contribute to organizational growth and innovation, supporting the mission of global impact.