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Clinical Pharmacology Director – ViiV Healthcare
About ViiV Healthcare
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, or at risk of, HIV. Our mission is to think, act, and connect differently—through education, treatment, and sustainable community programs—to push the boundaries of medicine.
For 30 years, ViiV has been committed to caring for people affected by HIV. We are at an exciting time as we develop novel approaches to treatment and prevention that could further reduce HIV’s impact on individuals and communities. With a portfolio of the largest range of HIV medicines available and a work culture that is fast-paced, diverse, inclusive, competitive, and caring, we are determined to eradicate HIV/AIDS.
The Role
As Clinical Pharmacology Director, you will shape clinical pharmacology strategy across our drug development programs. By applying PK/PD, pharmacometrics, and model-informed drug development (MIDD), you will support study design, regulatory strategy, and critical development decisions.
Reports to: Director/Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology Location: Durham, NC; Branford, CT (eligible for relocation package); or London, UK
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Provide scientific leadership and strategic direction for multiple clinical development programs.
- Lead and mentor clinical pharmacology project leads, ensuring alignment with program goals.
- Guide opportunity assessment and prioritisation across a 1- to 3-year planning horizon.
- Develop scientific and clinical strategies and innovative collaborations with cross-functional teams (clinical, regulatory, biostatistics, translational, CMC).
- Serve as a SME in clinical pharmacology, modeling, and simulation for stakeholders.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives, presentations, publications, and due diligence.
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Why You?
Basic Qualifications
You must have:
- A PharmD, PhD, or MS degree with:
- 5+ years of relevant experience (with MS) or 8+ years with an MS.
- Experience with clinical projects from early- through late-stage development, with expertise in:
- PK, PK/PD, pharmacometrics, and model-informed drug development (MIDD).
- Authoring/contributing to regulatory and scientific documents.
- Representing clinical pharmacology in discussions with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in translational science, experimental medicine, and early drug development in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideally, you will also have:
- Infectious disease drug development experience.
- Matrix and functional leadership across teams, with partnership skills.
- Ability to design clinical studies, interpret quantitivaite data, and translate findings into regulatory/development recommendations.
- Strong communication skills (presentations, writing, stakeholder engagement).
- Quantitative programming skills (e.g., R, NONMEM, SAS, WinNonlin) with proficiency in data visualization.
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About Us
ViiV Healthcare offers a dynamic, inclusive, and mission-driven culture that fuels impact. As part of GSK, employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, from competitive pay to professional development. We actively foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging—core to our pursuit of ending HIV.
For accommodation requests during the recruitment process, email: usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com. ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer—ensuring fair consideration regardless of gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Benefits (US employees)
ViiV employees receive all GSK US benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including global plans).
- Retirement and investment programs.
- Healthcare spending accounts (FSAs/HRAs).
- Wellbeing programs (e.g., remote medical visits, mental health support).
- Education reimbursement (tuition assistance).
- Flexible work policies (hybrid options, parental leave).
For full details, visit GSK US Benefits Summary.
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