Clinical Sciences Project Manager

We are a specialist pharmaceutical company 100% dedicated to developing medicines to treat and prevent HIV. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, our ambition is to end the HIV epidemic.

As the pioneers in HIV innovation, we constantly look to push the boundaries of science to develop medicines that can change lives and give people more choice. Beyond our medicines, we are proud of our deep connection with the HIV community and work with partners to advance research and development, address HIV-related stigma, increase access to our medicines and provide funding and support to local community organisations to support their efforts in the HIV response.

We are ViiV Healthcare. Here until HIV and AIDS are not.

Role Overview

This unique role represents a great opportunity to join the ViiV Healthcare Global Collaborative Studies Group (CSG), which currently supports over 120 investigator sponsored research (ISR) studies, generating important evidence on our products, and for the field of HIV, across the world.

This role involves developing, refining, and executing processes, risk management strategies, and other activities essential to the ongoing success of the CSG team and our ISR program.  The role includes taking a leadership role in management and delivery of our Request for Proposal study process. It may also involve managing certain study related activities, a potential development opportunity for the right candidate.

The optimal candidate will be self-motivated, with an innovative mindset and strong problem solving, digital and project management capabilities, a desire to support evidence generation across the ViiV portfolio and a passion for contributing to the ViiV mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind.

The Primary Purpose of the role is to support the Global Collaborative Studies Group (CSG) in the review, execution and management of ViiV Healthcare (VH) supported studies such as investigator sponsored studies (ISS) and supported collaborative studies (SCS) by strengthening and implementing processes and ways of working to improve efficiency, communication of program outputs and study management activities.

In this role you will

• Support the CSG team, including Regional Investigation Leads (RILs), with study related activities and process management, such as budget and milestone monitoring and updating, risk management and tracking, and optimisation of processes for ensuring timely and compliant study review, progression and start up and study close out

• Support prioritised evidence generation aligned to Integrated Evidence plans by generating regular updates on ISR study progress and publication plans

• Optimise process for and lead central project management of Request for Proposal (RFP) study programs, in conjunction with project teams, RILs, external facing teams and Global Medical Operations as applicable

• Work cross functionally with key internal stakeholders groups to ensure timely, compliant and efficient delivery of ViiV support for and communication of ISS and SCS. Key collaborators will include (but are not limited to): Medical Affairs (global, regional and local); Clinical Operations and Clinical Supply teams; Finance; Scientific Communications and Legal

• Co-ordinate and support the development and implementation of training materials and programs for Study Accountable Persons (SAPs) and medical team members 

• Co-ordinate and support the execution of Global review and ISS update meetings, materials and minutes

• To serve as SAP for specific studies including supporting life cycle and close out activities (mentored by senior CSG member) – potential development component to role, as applicable

• Support use of and embed ViiV Enhance and appropriate project management and digital tools within CSG activities

Why You?

Qualifications & Skills:

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

• Life Science degree (MSc, PharmD, PhD, etc)

• Pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research experience

• Understanding of clinical trial process from study concept to publication

• Project management experience including the design, planning, governance, phasing and implementation of projects as well as tools and techniques for issues and risk management, decision making and reporting

• Proficiency in multiple digital and software applications and ability to provide expertise and lead user capability

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

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

• Knowledge of and experience in the HIV therapy area 

• Experience in managing multiple projects, including complex projects, in a matrix environment 

• Strong teamworking and relationship building skills with external and internal partners across multiple functional areas

• Excellent written and spoken communication and able to effectively influence within team and across partner groups

Why ViiV?

ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only company 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 leave no person living with HIV behind. We do this by 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. 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 will 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 pandemic.

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.

ViiV Healthcare is a company 100% focused on HIV that is majority owned by GSK, a global biopharma organization. As an employee of ViiV, you are part of a team united by a clear mission to leave no person living with HIV behind. Additionally, through our shareholder relationship with GSK, you have access to a range of shared benefits and career development opportunities.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 27th May 2026 (COB)

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. 
 

When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

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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.

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 family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law

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