Technical Director

Technical Director – Supply Chain

Are you ready to shape the future of pharmaceutical development and supply chain strategy at ViiV Healthcare?

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Director to join our Supply Chain team, reporting directly into the Technical Head. As Technical Director, you will oversee CMC and pharmaceutical development across ViiV’s diverse pipeline - from early discovery to commercial products, including New Product Introductions (NPIs) and externally acquired assets. You’ll play a key role in shaping technology development to support ViiV’s strategic vision, such as long-acting small molecule and biologics-based products and delivery technologies.

Your work will ensure seamless alignment between discovery, clinical, medical, manufacturing, and commercial functions.

You’ll provide scientific and technical oversight for development services delivered by GSK R&D and Supply Chain, and directly manage relationships with Contract Research and Manufacturing Organizations (CROs/CMOs) and generic pharma partners. Additionally, you’ll offer expertise in product development, scale‑up, and technical transfer for oral solid dose (OSD), parenteral, and biologic assets - supporting strategic supply chain manufacturing projects.

• Provide scientific and technical leadership for a portfolio of assets in ViiV’s development pipeline.
• Lead external product development collaborations, including localisation of manufacturing and support for generic product development.
• Drive the development of self‑administration devices for long‑acting injectable assets.
• Oversee tech transfer projects, commercial scale‑ups, and manufacturing implementations.
• Cross‑functional project management and matrix leadership.
• Represent ViiV Healthcare at governance meetings and collaborate closely with global teams and external partners.
• Offer technical expertise for localised manufacturing, due diligence, and development projects.
• Engage with industry, academia, and NGOs to stay at the forefront of pharmaceutical product development.

• Degree (BSc/BEng, MSc/MEng) in a science or technical discipline (e.g., chemical/process engineering, pharmacy, chemistry).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in drug product formulation/development within a major pharma company.
• Strong technical background in oral solid dose (OSD) and/or sterile product development, clinical & commercial manufacture, and CMC regulatory requirements.
• Proven record in R&D/manufacturing environments and cross‑functional team leadership.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

• Higher degree (PhD, EngD) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in Biopharm/large molecule product development.
• International experience, especially with third parties.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Awareness of industry technology trends and a record of external scientific publications/presentations.

Closing Date for Applications – 14th January 2026 EOD

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post‑closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

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.

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