ViiV Healthcare; GSK) Senior Director, Strategy, Execution & Planning

About ViiV Healthcare

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 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.

• Support the Head of Strategy, Execution & Planning, the R&D Head and the R&D LT in translating R&D strategy into clear priorities, outcomes and execution plans.
• Lead priority work streams that improve planning discipline, portfolio strategy, governance, operating frameworks and decision quality across ViiV R&D.
• Coordinate cross‑functional delivery across R&D LT effectiveness, scientific collaboration support, technology and AI planning, external partnerships and key governance forums.
• Contribute and coordinate the ViiV R&D strategy and business plan, including initiatives linked to the ViiV LT, GSK Strategic Portfolio Review and Acceleration Office.
• Define objectives, milestones, KPIs and scorecards to track progress, surface delivery gaps and support timely decision‑making.
• Translate emerging ideas into practical workplans with clear value drivers, owners, dependencies, decision points and implementation support.
• Identify, escal… and help resolve risks, issues and dependencies that could affect delivery, pace or strategic alignment.
• Bring strategic thinking and industry knowledge, to increase the effectiveness of the R&D strategy and delivery.
• Create clear communications to portray the ViiV R&D strategy to internal and external stakeholders.

This role will be based out of Durham, NC & may be considered for a domestic relocation package. This role will be offered as a hybrid role with a requirement to work on‑site at our US locations for collaboration days and key meetings. We encourage candidates seeking flexibility who value regular in‑person connection. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.

We are looking for a strategic, execution‑focused leader who can bring clarity to complexity, mobilise stakeholders and translate priorities into measurable outcomes without adding unnecessary process.

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences & 12+ years’ experience…