Director, Global Implementation Science

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. 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 epidemic.

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.


The Director, Global Implementation Science will support and/or lead the scientific strategy and operational execution of implementation science studies. This role designs, directs, and interprets mixed‑methods research to generate pragmatic evidence that accelerates adoption, scale-up, and real‑world optimization of novel HIV products across diverse settings. This role offers growth, the chance to shape global evidence plans, and the opportunity to contribute to ViiV’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

This role is based at ViiV Healthcare’s U.S. headquarters in Durham, NC OR international headquarters in London, UK, and follows a hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week onsite. For U.S. Only, this role is eligible for a domestic relocation support.

Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Lead scientific design and methodological frameworks for implementation science (IS) studies, ensuring rigor and relevance to program.
• Develop and apply mixed‑methods approaches (qualitative, quantitative, hybrid designs) and appropriate implementation science frameworks (e.g., CFIR, RE‑AIM).
• Oversee data analysis plans, interpretation of results, and production of deliverables including clinical study reports, evidence summaries, manuscripts, posters, and abstracts.
• Translate IS findings into actionable recommendations for adoption, scale‑up, and programme optimization across global markets.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to align evidence generation with strategy and decision needs.
• Manage scientific contributions from external partners, vendors, and agencies; oversee quality, timelines and budgets for contracted research.
• Guide dissemination strategy for scientific conferences, peer‑review publications, and internal communications to maximize impact and uptake.
• Mentor and develop team members and represent IS in global evidence‑generation forums.

Why You?

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MSc, PhD, MD) in implementation science OR health services OR public health OR real‑world research.
• 5 plus years of experience conducting implementation science, real-world evidence or applied health service research in academic OR healthcare OR consulting OR industry settings.
• 3 plus years of experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in HIV prevention OR HIV care research and programmes.
• Experience designing protocols, selecting outcomes, and applying implementation frameworks and evaluation methods.
• Experience managing projects, external partners, and budgets in a matrix environment
• Experience producing manuscripts, reports and scientific presentations.
• Experience working cross‑functionally
• Experience managing external vendors/partners.
  

Closing Date:  19th November 2026

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Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership, Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, Evidence Based Decision Making, Flexible Mindset, High Impact Communication, Launch Excellence, Patient Journey

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 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.

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