Director, Global Implementation Science

ViiV Healthcare is seeking a Director, Global Implementation Science to support and lead the scientific strategy and operational execution of implementation science studies. The successful candidate will design, direct, and interpret mixed-methods research to generate pragmatic evidence that accelerates adoption, scale-up, and real-world optimization of novel HIV products across diverse settings.

Responsibilities:

• Lead scientific design and methodological frameworks for implementation science studies
• Develop and apply mixed-methods approaches and implementation science frameworks
• Oversee data analysis plans, interpretation of results, and production of deliverables
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations for adoption, scale-up, and program optimization
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align evidence generation with strategy and decision needs
• Manage scientific contributions from external partners, vendors, and agencies
• Guide dissemination strategy for scientific conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and internal communications
• Mentor and develop team members and represent implementation science in global evidence-generation forums

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in implementation science, health services, public health, or real-world research
• 5+ years of experience conducting implementation science, real-world evidence, or applied health service research
• 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in HIV prevention or HIV care research and programs
• Experience designing protocols, selecting outcomes, and applying implementation frameworks and evaluation methods
• Experience managing projects, external partners, and budgets in a matrix environment
• Experience producing manuscripts, reports, and scientific presentations
• Experience working cross-functionally and managing external vendors/partners