Privacy Lead ViiV

Privacy Lead ViiV

We are a specialist pharmaceutical company 100% dedicated to developing medicines to treat and prevent HIV. As the pioneers in HIV innovation, we constantly look to push the boundaries of science to develop medicines that can change lives and give people more choice. Beyond our medicines, we are proud of our deep connection with the HIV community and work with partners to advance research and development, address HIV related stigma, increase access to our medicines and provide funding and support to local community organisations to support their efforts in the HIV response. We are ViiV Healthcare. Here until HIV and AIDS are not.

Position Summary

The ViiV Privacy Lead serves as first line support and the internal point of contact to ViiV above country (regional and global) employees & line management who are responsible for processing personal information. The ViiV PL helps ensures PI is handled in line with applicable Privacy Policies, Standards and SOPs, providing clear guidance and oversight so privacy risks are identified, managed and escalated appropriately. You will lead privacy efforts across teams, guiding how we collect, use, and protect personal information. You will work closely with business owners to design appropriate controls to manage the Privacy risk. This role is a highly technical, hands on individual contributor position.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all privacy related matters for ViiV above country (regional and global) activities, consulting with Legal, Privacy Counsel, and/or the EU DPO as needed.
• Drive the deployment of the enterprise wide Privacy Operating Model, in line with all GSK/ViiV policies, regulatory requirements and timelines.
• Ensure consistent application of the Privacy Standard across ViiV above country (regional and global) teams.
• Provide advice and oversight on above country (regional and global) processing activities, to support compliance with applicable laws.
• Monitor and report privacy risks through relevant governance forums (e.g. Risk management and Compliance Board, Data Privacy Governance Board).
• Ensure the Management Monitoring of Privacy related risks for ViiV above country (regional and global) activities is established, that findings are communicated to the ViiV VP & Head of Compliance as needed, and that issues are managed.
• Partner with Business Owners (BOs) and key stakeholders to resolve privacy issues, initiate and support the completion of Privacy Inventory Questionnaire (IQ) and Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), and review and approve IQs and PIAs.
• Support BOs in drafting appropriate privacy notices for ViiV above country (regional and global) activities and coordinate review with Legal and/or Privacy Counsel, where required.
• Support Privacy Operations in handling Individual Rights Requests (IRRs), where required.
• Identify Privacy training needs and deliver guidance and training for employees and complementary workers as needed.

Why You?

We will love your high accountability for impact performance, your ambition for patients and strategic curiosity, and your collaboration and influence abilities. Your passion for our mission and purpose of getting ahead of HIV together will enthuse us! How you work is as important as what you deliver.

Hybrid working applies to this role and it is based at our UK HQ, Central London. (2/3 days a week onsite)

Basic Qualification

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant knowledge & management experience with compliance programs and processes.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing Privacy risk management processes and controls.
• Practical knowledge of UK and EU data protection laws, including GDPR.

Other Skills required

• Demonstrated pro activity, initiative, and good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex privacy rules, regulatory obligations, and risk considerations in a clear, structured, and actionable manner, enabling informed decision making by non privacy, technical, and business stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence individuals at all levels of the business.
• Attention to detail, ability to cope with pressure, deliver work of the highest quality to demanding deadlines.
• Proven ability to operate both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated pragmatism, operational focus, seeking to assist others in finding practical solutions.
• Proven networking skills and ability to achieve through engaging the cooperation of others even without asserting authority.
• Cultural awareness and passion for supporting the HIV Community.

Preferred Qualification

• Professional privacy certification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent.
• Experience in the life sciences or healthcare sector.

Closing Date: 25th April 2026

Hybrid working applies to this role and it is based at our UK HQ, Central London. (2/3 days a week onsite)

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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