Director, Global Implementation Science
GSK
Summary
The Director, Global Implementation Science will support and/or lead the scientific strategy and operational execution of implementation science studies. This role designs, directs, and interprets mixed-methods research to generate pragmatic evidence that accelerates adoption, scale-up, and real-world optimization of novel HIV products across diverse settings.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Lead scientific design and methodological frameworks for implementation science (IS) studies, ensuring rigor and relevance to program.
- Develop and apply mixed-methods approaches (qualitative, quantitative, hybrid designs) and appropriate implementation science frameworks (e.g., CFIR, RE-AIM).
- Oversee data analysis plans, interpretation of results, and production of deliverables including clinical study reports, evidence summaries, manuscripts, posters, and abstracts.
- Translate IS findings into actionable recommendations for adoption, scale-up, and programme optimization across global markets.
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams to align evidence generation with strategy and decision needs.
- Manage scientific contributions from external partners, vendors, and agencies; oversee quality, timelines and budgets for contracted research.
- Guide dissemination strategy for scientific conferences, peer-review publications, and internal communications to maximize impact and uptake.
- Mentor and develop team members and represent IS in global evidence-generation forums.
Basic Qualifications
- Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MSc, PhD, MD) in implementation science OR health services OR public health OR real-world research.
- 5 plus years of experience conducting implementation science, real-world evidence or applied health service research in academic OR healthcare OR consulting OR industry settings.
- 3 plus years of experience in pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in HIV prevention OR HIV care research and programmes.
- 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.
- Experience managing external vendors/partners.
This role is based at ViiV Healthcare's U.S. headquarters in Durham, NC OR international headquarters in London, UK, and follows a hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week onsite.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MSc, PhD, MD) in implementation science OR health services OR public health OR real-world research
- 5 plus years of experience conducting implementation science, real-world evidence or applied health service research in academic OR healthcare OR consulting OR industry settings
- 3 plus years of experience in pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in HIV prevention OR HIV care research and programmes
- 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
- Experience managing external vendors/partners
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Relocation Support
- Retirement Plan
- Inclusive Culture
Company overview
GSK plc (formerly GlaxoSmithKline) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare companies with operations in over 150 countries. The company specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's therapeutic areas include respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company is particularly renowned for its vaccine portfolio and has been at the forefront of developing treatments for major global health challenges. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, GSK maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and has a significant presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and emerging economies. The company's mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.