ViiV Healthcare (GSK) Head of Data and Technology Strategy

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 on 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.

The Head of Data & Technology Strategy is a senior strategic leadership role accountable for defining how data, technology, AI and automation will accelerate ViiV R&D priorities across Discovery, Development, Regulatory, CMC and portfolio decision-making. The role will translate scientific ambition into a prioritised portfolio with clear value drivers, investment requirements and measurable outcomes, and will decide the delivery pathway for each priority

Working in close partnership with the Head of Strategy & Operations, Head of R&D, the R&D Leadership Team, R&D Operations, ViiV Digital & Technology, GSK R&D Technology, Quantitative Sciences and cross-functional partners, this leader will provide strategic judgement, technology fluency and disciplined execution. They will establish and operate clear interfaces between R&D as business owner and sponsor, and technology organisations as strategic partners accountable for requirements translation, architecture, platforms, delivery, technology controls and risk governance.

The role will strengthen ViiV influence in enterprise R&D decisions, work with ViiV Digital & Technology to identify where existing GSK capabilities can be leveraged and trade-offs between internal and external solutions, and decide, where ViiV-specific or external solutions are needed to meet critical scientific and portfolio milestones. The leader will also drive adoption, digital fluency and benefits realisation so that technology investments translate into sustained business outcomes.

The successful candidate will be able to operate through ambiguity, connect scientific and technical perspectives, simplify complex choices and build alignment across senior stakeholders while maintaining clear ownership, pace, governance and accountability.

Data & Technology Strategy enables ViiV R&D to translate scientific and portfolio priorities into a focused data, technology and AI agenda. The function connects R&D business needs with technology capabilities, investment choices, governance and adoption to improve decision quality, productivity and delivery across a complex R&D environment.

Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations and working in close collaboration with the ViiV Chief Digital & Technology Officer, the Head of Data & Technology Strategy will own the priorities, investment decisions and value-realisation agenda for data, technology and AI across ViiV R&D. The role will work across ViiV R&D, ViiV Digital & Technology and GSK R&D to ensure ViiV R&D priorities are clearly represented, governed and supported by strong business ownership.

Technology product ownership, enterprise architecture, technology roadmap and delivery sequencing, data architecture and integration standards, cybersecurity, privacy, GxP validation planning, audit and inspection accountability, controls, Responsible AI controls, vendor management and platform lifecycle accountability remain with the designated technology organisations.

This role will be based out of Durham, NC & may be considered for a domestic relocation package. Check out this link to learn more about the thriving, diverse, and cutting edge RTP area!

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