CareerPlan

ViiV Healthcare (GSK) Senior Director, Early Development Leader

USA - North Carolina - DurhamFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Leading a global multidisciplinary Early Development Team to deliver assets from Candidate Selection through Proof of Concept (POC) and initiation of Phase 2b.

Role type

Senior Director, Early Development Leader

Builds

New HIV medicines and treatment strategies

Domain

Pharmaceutical / HIV therapeutics

Required skills

Drug development strategy, Phase 1-2a clinical trial design, Budget management, Stakeholder influence, Matrix leadership, Risk management

Preferred skills

Physician (MD/DO) or PhD in Infectious Diseases, Oral drug development expertise, HIV drug development experience, Clinical fellowship

Technologies

Clinical Trial Designs

Responsibilities

Lead multi-functional global Early Development Team; Direct medicine development strategy from Candidate Selection to POC; Interface with Senior Management and external stakeholders; Manage prioritization of development options and overall project budget; Represent the team at governance boards; Influence integrated multi-disciplinary project activities.

Seniority

Senior Director, strategic leadership & hands-on management