Data and Analytics Director
GSK HQ, United Kingdom
ViiV Healthcare
ViiV Healthcare is an independent HIV company, committed to delivering innovative new options for the care and treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS.Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights that drive impactful decisions? ViiV Healthcare, a global company 100% focused on HIV, is seeking a visionary Data & Analytics Director to shape the future of healthcare innovation. Join us in our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind, as we push boundaries to deliver breakthroughs that truly matter.
Job Purpose
As the Data and Analytics Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our regional business by driving the integration of local insights into the Global pipeline strategy. Your leadership will ensure that the Global strategy not only aligns with the overarching enterprise vision but is also tailored for success within the unique dynamics of the regional environment. Collaborating closely with Global leads and Regional cross-functional teams, you will bring clarity and precision to target product profiles, positioning strategies, long-range forecasts, and market opportunities - paving the way for seamless regional implementation.
You will be instrumental in pre-launch planning, leveraging your expertise to align clinical trial designs with strategic positioning and ensuring readiness for launch. Your focus will be on achieving clinical differentiation and optimizing access and reimbursement strategies for the region. By fostering collaboration across functions - including regulatory, medical, market access, and digital - you will orchestrate a unified and impactful pre-launch and launch plan that drives success and delivers value to patients and stakeholders alike. This is your opportunity to influence regional and global innovation while making a meaningful impact in one of the most exciting spaces in healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Strategy & Governance: Ensure compliance with global data governance policies, maintain robust data infrastructure, and drive data quality, consistency, and security.
- Analytics & Insights: Implement advanced analytics solutions, analyze complex datasets, and generate actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
- Business Intelligence: Optimize BI tools to provide real-time data and insights, empowering regional teams to make informed decisions.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with global and regional leaders to align strategies, share best practices, and drive data-driven initiatives across marketing, sales, finance, and operations.
- Performance Measurement: Develop and monitor KPIs, forecast trends, and provide insights to improve business outcomes.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends, propose innovative data solutions, and foster a culture of data literacy and continuous improvement.
Why you?
Qualifications and Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools and software (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Experience with data governance and data quality management.
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 22nd July 2025 (COB)
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.
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.
Why Us?
At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 39 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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