ViiV Healthcare - Scientific Manager, Clinical Virologist at GSK in Durham, NC

ViiV Healthcare is an independent, global specialist HIV company established in 2009 with commitment to deliver innovative new options for the care and treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Formed through a unique partnership between GSK and Pfizer, the company now combines the HIV expertise of GSK, Pfizer and Shionogi, who joined in 2012 following a long-term collaboration on the joint development of several novel integrase inhibitors.

Our current portfolio of twelve HIV treatments generated annual sales of more than £5 billion in 2019 providing us with the financial stability to take a sustainable, long-term view when investing in our pipeline of new medicines. Our scientists are 100% dedicated to finding new ways to limit the impact of HIV on the 36.9 million people living with the virus and understanding how best to prevent and treat the disease. Find out more about our commitment to R&D.

Our dedicated staff of more than 1200 people work in 15 countries. We extend this geographical reach still further via our relationship with GSK to establish a presence in more than 65 countries around the globe. We are equipped to move quickly in response to the needs of the HIV community and have launched industry-leading access initiatives to help deliver on World Health Organisation/UNAIDS goals to reach all those who need treatment. Find out more about our innovative and sustainable approach to access.

In addition, we actively support community initiatives in HIV, including our Positive Action programmes, by partnering with like-minded organisations that share our ethos.

In this role, the clinical virologist candidate will be responsible for the representing virology based tasks on the clinical development team for ViiV assets being developed for the treatment and prevention of HIV. The role will manage virology data such as monitoring viral load data and resistance testing during the conduct of the clinical trial. The role will also author clinical trial related documents to support the development of the program.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…

Clinical virology subject matter expert for development teams
Author relevant regulatory documents required for the clinical development process
Review, manage and analyze clinical associated clinical trial virology data
Author relevant research and clinical study reports
Prepare data analysis and communication to development teams and key stakeholders
Liaising with drug discovery and other matrix research areas
Liaising with our cure & remission and bioinformatic team

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

Bachelor's Degree in a life science field
3+ years of experience in drug discovery and clinical development; medical affairs and/or post-marketing support is a bonus
1+ years of research experience in Infectious Diseases; experience in HIV treatment, and prevention research with credible external presence a bonus
Experience working in a matrix team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

Masters Degree or PhD
Profound knowledge of HIV virology, including potential therapeutic interventions
Good understanding of strategic program planning and execution
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proven ability in execution and deliverables
Understanding the clinical trial process from concept study idea to publication and Regulatory submissions
Effective communication and presentation skills
Good interpersonal relationship building/maintenance
Excellent qualification in cross-functional project management and proven team working spirit

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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 39 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.

If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at ViiV, please contact the ViiV Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).

ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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ViiV does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact ViiV's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to ViiV. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and ViiV. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of ViiV. ViiV shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

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