Medical Director, ViiV R&D Physician Center of Excellence

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.

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.

• Clinical Trial Management and Oversight: 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.
• Safety and Medical Expertise: 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.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: 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.
• Regulatory Support 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.
• Team Leadership and Organizational Growth: 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.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Either 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

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, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.