Medical Affairs Advisor – HIV Prevention

GlaxoSmithKline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Medical Affairs Advisor to drive launch excellence in their HIV prevention portfolio. The role involves leading medical activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering strong relationships with healthcare stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree and experience in medical affairs, particularly in HIV or infectious diseases.

Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Affairs, ideally within HIV or infectious diseases.
• Strong understanding of the UK healthcare environment and related regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical affairs activities post-launch of HIV prevention medicine.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for medical activities.
• Cultivate relationships with healthcare professionals as a scientific expert.

Skills

Scientific expertise

Excellent communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent)

Advanced science degrees (PhD, PharmD)

Job description

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street

Posted Date: Nov 14 2025

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.

We are seeking an experienced and scientifically driven Medical Affairs Advisor to play a pivotal role in supporting medical activities and launch for our HIV prevention portfolio in the UK. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive launch excellence in the first year of launch, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and contributing to overall success.

Launch Excellence

• Lead and execute medical affairs activities post launch of our HIV prevention medicine, ensuring alignment with strategic brand goals and cross-functional teams.
• Provide scientific and medical expertise to inform the development and implementation of the launch plan, including educational initiatives, advisory boards, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, market access, and regulatory teams to ensure optimal positioning and impactful introduction of the product to the UK market.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of medical initiatives during the launch phase, identifying opportunities to enhance outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Regulatory Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to medical affairs activities, including the development, review, and approval of materials and communications.
• Support the implementation of regulatory‑mandated materials, including those designed for risk management purposes, ensuring consistency with product safety information.
• Partner with regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and other relevant teams to ensure seamless coordination of medical affairs deliverables in line with UK health authority expectations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate strong and trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and other external stakeholders, serving as a scientific expert on HIV prevention.
• Respond promptly to medical information queries and ensure the accurate dissemination of scientific insights and product‑related information to external audiences.
• Represent GSK in medical and scientific discussions, including advisory boards, healthcare meetings, and congresses, providing expert input to drive impactful dialogue.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, market access, health outcomes, regulatory, and clinical development, to ensure alignment and consistency in strategy and execution.
• Work collaboratively with medical field team, including medical science liaisons (MSLs) and nurse advisors, to deliver educational content, materials, and events.
• Work within the strategic account teams to deliver relevant and appropriate materials to support appropriate education for healthcare professionals.
• Participate in cross‑functional decision‑making forums, offering medical expertise to shape business strategies and support the achievement of organizational goals.

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure all medical activities are conducted in accordance with GSK policies, the ABPI Code of Practice, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Stay up to date on changes in the external regulatory environment and provide medical input to adapt processes as needed.

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent), advanced science degrees (PhD, PharmD), and candidates with relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in Medical Affairs, ideally within HIV or infectious diseases, with a focus on launch‑related activities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and processes related to medical activities and materials in the UK.
• Strong understanding of the UK healthcare environment and the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MD) in a relevant field HIV, Infectious diseases, virology
• Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with digital innovation in medical operations.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to convey complex scientific information clearly.

ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only company 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 leave no person living with HIV behind. We do this by 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. 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 will 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 pandemic.

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.

ViiV Healthcare is a company 100% focused on HIV that is majority owned by GSK, a global biopharma organization. As an employee of ViiV, you are part of a team united by a clear mission to leave no person living with HIV behind. Additionally, through our shareholder relationship with GSK, you have access to a range of shared benefits and career development opportunities.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 30th November 2025 (COB)

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.

During the course of your application, you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements, please contact 0808 234 4391. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.

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.