Medical Director — Clinical Trials
Site Name: USA - Connecticut - Branford
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with and at risk of HIV. The Medical Director position is a critical role within the R&D Physician Center of Excellence, acting as the Medical Monitor (MM) for Phase 1–4 clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as Clinical Trial Director for Phase 1–4 trials, designing study protocols and supplementary documentation (study procedures manuals, analysis plans, protocol deviation plans).
* Provide medical governance, ensuring clinical and operational excellence in study execution.
* Manage study conduct, enrollment strategies, and interpretation of clinical data.
* Provide expertise in managing safety events and toxicity concerns; train internal and external teams on protocol‑defined safety parameters.
* Document trial‑related inquiries and safety events in the electronic Trial Master File.
* Partner with internal teams (virology, pharmacology, biostatistics, drug safety, regulatory affairs, discovery science) and external investigators, consultants, IRBs/RECs, and community stakeholders for trial feasibility, conduct, and reporting.
* Assist in developing submissions for regulatory bodies (U.S. and international) during and post‑study phases; prepare responses to regulatory queries and present findings to internal governance groups.
* Foster strong professional relationships and teamwork within a matrix environment; demonstrate leadership and adaptability in a fast‑paced setting.
* Contribute to organizational growth and innovation, supporting the mission of global impact.
Basic Qualifications
* Licensed Physician (MD or DO)
* Completion of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency training
* 3+ years of demonstrated expertise in Infectious Diseases (patient care or research)
* Drug development or clinical trials experience
Preferred Qualifications
* Clinical fellowship in Infectious Diseases, HIV, or extensive experience in HIV clinical treatment and management
* 2+ years of expertise in conducting clinical trials in HIV or infectious diseases
* Proven leadership experience in matrix environments and team collaborations
* Active medical license or equivalent qualification to practice medicine
* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong professional relationships across functional areas and external stakeholders
Benefits
All ViiV employees receive the same benefits options and plans as GSK employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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