Project and Research Management Co-op

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Department Description

ViiV Healthcare seeks a Co-op to deliver comprehensive Implementation Science Project Management. This role is designed as a hybrid operational–research position, supporting a portfolio of implementation science studies and evidence-generation activities across the HIV prevention and treatment landscape.

The Co-op will be responsible for coordinating end-to-end project delivery, including tracking study timelines, managing milestones and deliverables, coordinating cross-functional inputs and monitoring progress across studies. 

This is a 12-month fixed‑term contractor engagement; day‑to‑day tasking will be provided by a named ViiV Healthcare sponsor. Final decisions and approvals on activities remain with ViiV Healthcare sponsor.

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Job Description

Implementation Science Project Management:

• The individual will provide end-to-end project management support across a portfolio of implementation science studies and initiatives, ensuring projects progress according to agreed timelines and deliverables.

Research Execution and Evidence Generation Support:

• Working alongside scientific and research teams, the individual will contribute to the execution of implementation science research activities and support the generation of evidence that advances HIV prevention and treatment objectives.

Cross-Functional Integration and Communication:

• A core aspect of the role involves facilitating collaboration across multiple functions and ensuring seamless communication between teams involved in implementation science research.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• The Individual will be responsible for maintaining robust tracking and reporting processes that support performance management across the Implementation Science portfolio.

Support for Field Integration Activities:

• The individual will provide operational support for the Field Integration Workstream, helping ensure field teams have timely access to resources, information, and training materials.

Committee Secretariat Deputy Responsibilities

• The individual will support governance and oversight activities associated with study proposal review and prioritization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), life sciences, or related discipline.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing prioritiesc.
• Ability to translate scientific objectives into operational plans and drive execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and other tools for data visualization and communication and ability to utilize Gen-AI when necessary.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and independently
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 12-month co-op (January 2027 ~ January 2028). 
• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting study execution, data generation, and/or evidence dissemination within a healthcare, pharmaceutical, or research setting.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• Once your application is submitted, you will be prompted to complete our immersive GSK Digital Assessment. A passing score is required to proceed in the application process. After completing the assessment, a recruiter will review your application and contact you with next steps. 
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• Atrium is committed to partnering with our clients to create inclusive work environments; to that end, if you need to request an accommodation to complete this application, please reach out to [email protected].

Benefits

• While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position. 
• GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire.

• This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at GSK. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors, including skills, competencies, experience, educational degree obtained, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law.

  In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.

  • Pay Rate Range: $22/hr to $43/hr

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