Medical Science Liaison – ViiV

ViiV Healthcare UK Limited

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Australia - Victoria - Abbotsford Until 10/2/2026 First posted August 3, 2026 Last posted August 3, 2026
Job description

About ViiV

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. 

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison or Senior Medical Science Liaison – HIV to join the ViiV team, based in NSW. 

In this role, you will engage in high-quality scientific exchange with external experts and  healthcare professionals  such as infectious disease specialists, prescribing GPs, pharmacists, immunologists, urologists and sexual health specialists. You will be based in NSW, with your territory also covering Qld.

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Building and maintaining trusted scientific relationships with external experts 
  • Delivering high-quality scientific exchange on disease areas and emerging data 
  • Providing insights to inform medical and cross-functional strategy 
  • Supporting scientific meetings, advisory boards and congress activities 
  • Responding to unsolicited medical information requests in line with policy 

About you 

We are looking for a scientifically curious and confident medical professional who thrives in a fast-moving, complex therapeutic environment. 

You will bring: 

  • PhD, MD or equivalent advanced scientific qualification in a relevant field
  • Experience in an MSL or medical-based role within pharmaceuticals 
  • Strong capability in communicating complex and evolving scientific data 
  • Ability to build credibility with highly specialised external experts 
  • A collaborative mindset and cross-functional influence 

Why join us? 

At ViiV Healthcare we do things a little differently. Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do. They are integral to how we conduct our business and form an important part of our culture.  At ViiV we have an amazing portfolio and an exceptional pipeline.

By joining ViiV, you will enjoy: 

  • A flexible and life-friendly working approach, allowing you to do your best work 
  • Being in a supportive organisation that reflects the communities that we work within 
  • 5 Feel Good Days and 1 volunteer day (in addition to your annual leave) 
  • Option to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional leave per year 
  • Access to discounted health insurance 

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Skills

Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication

 

 

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.

 

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

ViiV does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact ViiV's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to ViiV. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and ViiV. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of ViiV. ViiV shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

About this role

Summary

Engage with healthcare professionals, communicate scientific data, support medical strategy in HIV care

Job title

Medical Science Liaison – ViiV

Experience level

experience in an MSL or medical-based role within pharmaceuticals

Industry

pharmaceuticals

Location requirements

Abbotsford, Australia; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

digital fluencyexternal stakeholder managementhigh impact communication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

HIVclinical researchmedical communicationpharmaceutical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

Work arrangement unknown City