Technical Director

Job Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of pharmaceutical development and supply chain strategy at ViiV Healthcare? We are seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Director to join our Supply Chain team, reporting directly into the Technical Head. As Technical Director, you will oversee CMC and pharmaceutical development across ViiV’s diverse pipeline – from early discovery to commercial products, including New Product Introductions (NPIs) and externally acquired assets.

You’ll play a key role in shaping technology development to support ViiV’s strategic vision, such as long‑acting small molecule and biologics‑based products and delivery technologies. Your work will ensure seamless alignment between discovery, clinical, medical, manufacturing, and commercial functions.

• Provide scientific and technical leadership for a portfolio of assets in ViiV’s development pipeline.
• Lead external product development collaborations, including localisation of manufacturing and support for generic product development.
• Drive the development of self‑administration devices for long‑acting injectable assets.
• Oversee tech transfer projects, commercial scale‑ups, and manufacturing implementations.
• Cross‑functional project management and matrix leadership.
• Represent ViiV Healthcare at governance meetings and collaborate closely with global teams and external partners.
• Offer technical expertise for localised manufacturing, due diligence, and development projects.
• Engage with industry, academia, and NGOs to stay at the forefront of pharmaceutical product development.

• Degree (BSc/BEng, MSc/MEng) in a science or technical discipline (e.g., chemical/process engineering, pharmacy, chemistry).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in drug product formulation/development within a major pharma company.
• Strong technical background in oral solid dose (OSD) and/or sterile product development, clinical & commercial manufacture, and CMC regulatory requirements.
• Proven record in R&D/manufacturing environments and cross‑functional team leadership.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

• Higher degree (PhD, EngD) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in Biopharm/large molecule product development.
• International experience, especially with third parties.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Awareness of industry technology trends and a record of external scientific publications/presentations.

14th January 2026 EOD

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, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.