Description

ViiV Engagement & Advocacy Director EU & International

Business Introduction
We are a specialist pharmaceutical company 100% dedicated to developing medicines to treat and prevent HIV. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, our ambition is to end the HIV epidemic.

As the pioneers in HIV innovation, we constantly look to push the boundaries of science to develop medicines that can change lives and give people more choice. Beyond our medicines, we are proud of our deep connection with the HIV community and work with partners to advance research and development, address HIV-related stigma, increase access to our medicines and provide funding and support to local community organisations to support their efforts in the HIV response.

We are ViiV Healthcare. Here until HIV and AIDS are not.


Position Summary

As the Commercial Engagement & Advocacy Director for Europe & International at ViiV Healthcare, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives that enhance the company's commercial presence and advocacy efforts across diverse markets. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to drive engagement with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, and policymakers, while ensuring alignment with ViiV Healthcare's mission to improve the lives of people living with HIV.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy Development:

  • Crafting and implementing comprehensive commercial strategies to maximize market penetration and revenue growth.

  • Analyzing market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, patient/advocacy groups (including individual patients), and government agencies to understand needs, concerns and perspectives to assist in shaping organisational strategy

  • Facilitating collaboration with external partners to advocate for policies and initiatives that support the HIV community.

• Advocacy Leadership:

  • Leading advocacy efforts to raise awareness and address the needs of people living with HIV through programmes such as VIP buddy programmes, Expert Forums, Preceptorships, Next Gen development   

  • Representing ViiV Healthcare at industry conferences, events, and forums to champion the company's mission and objectives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Working closely with internal teams, including marketing, medical affairs, clinical development, and market access, to ensure cohesive execution of commercial and advocacy plans.

  • Coordinating with regional and global teams to align strategies and share best practices.

• Program/External Event Management:

  • Overseeing the planning and execution of engagement programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's presence and influence in the market, including programmes such as Symposia and P2P opportunities (not booth), Expert Forum, Regional Congresses   

  • Monitoring program performance and making data-driven adjustments to optimize outcomes.

  • Oversight of Internal Event Management: Townhalls, G12 and VELVET meetings, EU Senior Leader meetings.

• Compliance and Ethical Standards:

  • Ensuring all commercial and advocacy activities adhere to regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

  • Promoting a culture of integrity and transparency within the organization.

Why You?

We will love your high accountability for impact performance, your ambition for patients and strategic curiosity, and your collaboration and influence abilities. Your passion for our mission and purpose of getting ahead of HIV together will enthuse us! How you work is as important as what you deliver.

Hybrid working applies to this role and it is based at our UK HQ, Central London. (2/3 days a week onsite)

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

• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and program management

• Proven track record of success in developing and executing engagement and advocacy strategies within the Pharma Specialty Care environment.

• Strong understanding of the market dynamics in Europe and International markets.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

• Experience in HIV therapy landscape would be an advantage.

How to apply

If this role speaks to you, please apply with your CV and a short cover letter. Tell us how your experience matches the role and the impact you want to make. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

Closing Date: Saturday 21st February 2026.

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What we offer
You will join a team committed to patient focus and to creating meaningful impact. You will have the chance to grow your skills, shape strategy and influence how patient voice is used across the organisation. If you want to make a difference and help drive inclusive, evidence-led engagement, we would like to hear from you.

 

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.

ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at HR.AmericasSC-CS@gsk.com where you can also request a call.

Please note should your inquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

ViiV does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact ViiV's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to ViiV. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and ViiV. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of ViiV. ViiV shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

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