Technical Director

Role Summary

Technical Director to oversee CMC and pharmaceutical development across ViiV’s pipeline, from early discovery to commercial products, including NPIs and externally acquired assets. Lead technology development to support strategic vision for long-acting small molecules and biologics-based products and delivery technologies, ensuring alignment across discovery, clinical, medical, manufacturing, and commercial functions. Provide scientific and technical oversight for development services, manage CRO/CMO and external partner relationships, and lead tech transfer for oral solid dose, parenteral, and biologic assets to support strategic supply chain manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Required: 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.

Education

• Preferred: Higher degree (PhD, EngD) in a relevant discipline.

Skills

• Experience in Biopharm/large molecule product development (preferred).
• 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.