ViiV UK Capability Lead

• Develop a robust annual capability plan to support the growth ambitions of our Long Acting Injectable Powerhouse UK. This should be driven by priorities, functional plans, and individual capability development gap analysis and requires close working with different functions to ensure aligned goals and timelines.
• Accountable for the implementation of key elements within the capability plan, most specifically focused on the commercial business, but partnering with the Europe & International medical capability team where appropriate on function-agnostic aspects.
• Ensure the implementation of those elements of the capability plan, passionate about commercial scientific knowledge and technical capabilities. Maintain a positive relationship with Medical on technical scientific knowledge training to the commercial teams.
• Diagnose KAM and National Business Manager capability gaps to craft and deliver tailored interventions (including training interventions and LOC-led workshops) aligned to business priorities.
• Design, deliver and evaluate impactful training interventions, including facilitating capability workshops with the LOC to support adoption and sustained behaviour change.
• Lead the rollout of AI-driven digital tools and integrate them effectively into existing capability development initiatives.
• Partner with the Commercial Operations team to train out and embed the LAI strategy and campaign, to support excellence in execution, linked back to our business priorities.
• Own and deploy the annual knowledge certifications for in-scope individuals. Work with Managers and the Compliance Manager to ensure annual training and new product launch certifications are completed for appropriate roles.
• Work alongside the National Business Director and other functions including Sales, Market Access, Marketing and Medical to develop a long-term Business Unit capability plan which considers the evolving needs of the business. Identify gaps and align on plans to address them, partnering with E&I/Global teams as needed.
• Implement a UK people management and leadership development plan in collaboration with the National Business Director.
• Work with people leaders and the leadership team to embed a High Performing Team culture where personal and team development is prioritised and enables all to thrive.
• Use innovative learning methodologies to build positive learning interventions, in cooperation with cross-functional ViiV and GSK partners locally and above-country, including managing supporting agencies.
• Ensure rollout of Global and EU capability initiatives and campaigns and work in partnership to ensure interventions are fit for business needs, now and in the future.
• Accountable for the onboarding process for new starters in the UK, ensuring managers are clear on their responsibilities and updating onboarding materials.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Manager to agree on the annual learning curriculum for the Business Unit and supervise completion against required modules, reporting on a regular basis.

• Degree in life sciences or business (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in training delivery, commercial/marketing, account planning, facilitation, mentoring, and comfort with delivering training to diverse audiences.
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and evaluating learning interventions and programmes.
• Proficient in English.
• Ability to influence across a matrix organisation and lead change initiatives.
• Consistent track record of influencing at different levels and engaging meaningfully daily with different functions.
• Experience in leading change and innovative initiatives and processes.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to craft, lead, and implement projects and programmes, including developing project metrics, working with external learning providers, using learning platforms and outcome evaluation tools.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and social capacity, prioritisation and problem solving skills with high sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Excellent business understanding with an ambitious attitude, and clear understanding of regulation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent consulting skills with ability to assess and diagnose a situation, generate solutions and influence at multiple levels.
• Challenger demeanour with the ability to influence and impact horizontally and vertically within the organisation.

ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ViiV 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.