Vice President, Clinical Research-Infectious Disease

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Biotechnology seeks a Vice President of Clinical Research to set strategy and lead the development of multiple programs across our infectious disease portfolio, including our Hepatitis Delta program currently in Phase III and BLA‑enabling activities. You will lead the planning, design, and oversight of clinical studies from preclinical through Phase IV and commercialization, with immediate responsibility for advancing our Hepatitis Delta program through registration.

Working with internal colleagues and external partners, you will inform target and indication selection and shape clinical strategies. You'll partner with research scientists and external experts to refine development plans and stay current with advances in the field. You'll collaborate with Development Operations, Regulatory, Biometrics, and other functions to oversee trial design and execution.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a collaborative, scientifically grounded clinical development leader with a hands‑on, team‑oriented approach. You will lead a team of clinical physicians and scientists while serving as a key influencer across the organization.

This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Serve as a strategic clinical leader, shaping creative and efficient development strategies for multiple pipeline assets
•  Lead clinical research sub‑teams through direct management of MDs and clinical scientists
• Lead regulatory interactions to advance molecules through development and secure global regulatory approvals
• Collaborate with relevant functions to ensure strategic integration of product development plans
• Oversee all major written deliverables (protocols, clinical sections of regulatory submissions, publications, abstracts) and presentation materials
• Collaborate with Research and Translational Development to identify drug targets and disease indications, and shape clinical development plans
• Be accountable for all relevant timelines and deliverables
• Serve as a key spokesperson at external meetings, including regulatory and scientific forums

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

• MD, DO, or PharmD with a strong research background; specialty training in Infectious Diseases preferred
• 8+ years of progressive clinical development experience with a strong record of strategic trial design, late‑stage execution, and cross‑functional leadership
• Proven track record leading registrational trials and marketing applications (NDA/BLA/MAA) through to approval required
• Deep experience in regulatory interactions with global health authorities, including leading filing strategy and submissions
• Current working knowledge of legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines; strong understanding of clinical trial design, execution and statistics
• Adaptable and able to effectively lead, collaborate and influence across a complex matrix organization
• Demonstrated leadership in ambiguous situations; able to inspire a team to excel by fostering a climate of energy, excitement and personal accountability