ViiV Healthcare (GSK) Director/Toxicology Project Specialist

About ViiV Healthcare

ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company focused 100% on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. The company is mission‑driven, emphasizing education, treatment, sustainable community programs, and access to care with the goal of eradicating HIV/AIDS. ViiV’s culture is fast‑paced, diverse, inclusive, competitive, and caring, offering a place where team members can belong and make an impact.

Role Overview

The Director/Toxicology Project Specialist will develop the end‑to‑end non‑clinical safety strategy for projects across ViiV Healthcare’s portfolio. Working in a highly matrixed global environment, the role integrates non‑clinical project plans with CMC, regulatory, and clinical plans to accelerate drug development. The position is based in Upper Providence, PA; Branford, CT; Boston, MA; or Durham, NC and includes a domestic relocation package.

Responsibilities

• Toxicology project team member (PTM) supporting 5‑10 projects at any given time.
• Broad knowledge of all areas of non‑clinical safety (NCS) and supportive processes to drive project aspects in discovery and development phases, including external diligence activities.
• Understanding of related disciplines (e.g., Pharmacology, DMPK, Clinical) to contribute to multi‑disciplinary scientific/operational strategies.
• Support multiple projects across modalities such as small molecules, biologics, and alternative platforms.
• Integrate data and craft clear narratives for internal governance reviews (technical/investment boards) and regulatory documentation (IB/IND/NDA/BLA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication to positively influence regulators and senior leaders.
• Coach and mentor project team members; serve as a reviewer/approver of regulatory and internal milestone documents.
• Lead effective teamwork with subject‑matter experts, providing clear line of sight and leadership on project issues.
• Lead major scientific or technical initiatives within and outside the Pre‑clinical Sciences team.
• Provide flexible, creative, and courageous thinking with multiple options for project teams, EDLs/MDLs, etc.
• Prioritize multiple and conflicting objectives, demonstrating learning agility.
• Collaborate with GSK pre‑clinical sciences and external academic institutions to enhance scientific capabilities.
• Participate on due‑diligence teams evaluating external opportunities.
• Consult on drug disposition, pre‑clinical safety, and on‑target/off‑target engagement, including support for marketed products as needed.
• Contribute to training and mentoring of other toxicologists.
• Serve on internal and external committees and panels as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 8+ years, or PhD with 6+ years, of experience in non‑clinical safety/toxicology.
• Experience as a project team member covering multiple projects across various development stages and modalities, including biologics.
• Capability in non‑clinical safety coupled with understanding of disposition, safety, and on/off‑target engagement to define critical project needs.
• Knowledge of worldwide regulatory requirements for non‑clinical safety in drug development and registration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in non‑clinical discovery and development of long‑acting small molecules.
• DABT (Diplomat of American Board of Toxicology) certification.
• Experience in the infectious disease therapy area.
• Recognized leader in a specific scientific field with an extensive network and publication record.

Skills

• Biotechnology
• Business Strategies
• Cell Biology
• Cross‑Functional Teamwork
• Drug Development
• Drug Discovery Process
• Influencing Without Authority
• Interpersonal Communication
• Life Science
• Market Opportunities
• Matrix Leadership
• Molecular Biology
• Scientific Research
• Scientific Writing
• Strategic Alignment

Pay

• Base salary for Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA: $178,200 – $297,000 annual.
• Base salary for other U.S. locations: $162,000 – $270,000 annual.
• Annual bonus and eligibility for a share‑based long‑term incentive program.

Benefits

• Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Comprehensive benefits program offered to U.S. employees.