Job Description

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 not.


The Patient Affairs and Pathway Manager will provide strategic leadership for ViiV Healthcare's medical engagement across priority accounts and external stakeholders. This role integrates scientific expertise with strategic account management to ensure optimal implementation of ViiV's therapeutic portfolio and advocacy objectives. A key focus will be supporting the UK Long-Acting Powerhouse strategy, ensuring medical alignment with commercial objectives and driving sustainable partnerships that improve outcomes for people living with HIV and those who may benefit from PrEP.

In this role you will

Medical Leadership and Team Development

Lead and develop a medical field team comprising two Medical Nurse Advisors, ensuring excellence in scientific engagement and compliance with ViiV standards. Establish clear performance objectives, monitor KPIs, and implement succession planning to build long-term capability. Foster a culture of scientific integrity, collaboration, and continuous professional development.

Strategic External Engagement

Design and execute a national external engagement and advocacy strategy aligned to therapy area priorities. Build and maintain relationships with Patient Advocacy groups, External Experts, NHS decision-makers, and Professional Bodies to support evidence-based practice and policy development. Organise and lead advisory boards, scientific workshops, and educational programmes to disseminate clinical data appropriately and share best practice.

Account Strategy Integration

Act as the medical lead for strategic accounts, partnering with Regional Business Managers and Key Account Managers to embed medical insights into account plans that support strengthening clinical care pathways. Ensure medical engagement supports long-term partnerships and addresses system-level challenges in HIV care and prevention. Utilise data and environmental intelligence to inform prioritisation and resource allocation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with all the members of medical team to align medical strategy and account planning. Collaborate with global franchise, R&D, market access, and commercial teams to co-create solutions for healthcare system needs. Provide strategic input to critical issue management and national scientific communication plans.

Compliance and Governance

Ensure all interactions with healthcare professionals adhere to ABPI Code of Practice and ViiV governance standards. Maintain accurate documentation of engagement activities and uphold transparency requirements.

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:


We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:


Degree in life sciences or equivalent; advanced scientific qualification preferred. Demonstrated experience in medical affairs leadership within the pharmaceutical industry. In-depth understanding of UK healthcare systems, and HIV therapy landscape. Proven ability to manage teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment. Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and ethical engagement principles. Ability to travel extensively within the UK (up to 50%).
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:


If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:


Experience in HIV or infectious diseases. Track record of developing external advocacy strategies and shaping policy discussions. Expertise in scientific communication and facilitation of high-level advisory forums. ABPI Signatory status or eligibility for signatory accreditation.
Why ViiV?

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: Monday 2nd February 2026 (COB)

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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.

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Why Us?

At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 40 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV.


We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.


Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do - from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities.


Having a truly inclusive culture where we're all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind.


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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