External Affairs Community Liaison, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Site Name: USA - Florida - Fort LauderdalePosted Date: Apr 30 2025ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education on and treatment for HIV. We go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the sorts of breakthroughs, both in treatments, care solutions and working with communities, that really count. We go beyond the boundaries of medicine by taking a holistic approach to HIV through developing and supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care. We are fully committed to push through every challenge until HIV/AIDS is eradicated. ViiV has played a significant part in delivering breakthroughs that have turned HIV into a manageable health condition. We offer the largest portfolio of HIV medicines available anywhere, and we continue our work to cater for the widest possible range of needs in response to the HIV epidemic. We are aware of how much is at stake for those affected by HIV and we show up every day 100% committed to the patients. Our work culture is fast-paced, diverse, inclusive, competitive, and caring. But ViiV isn't just somewhere to work - it's a place to belong, an invitation to bring your very best, and a team full of impact-driven team members who are hungry to make a difference. While we have been improving lives of HIV patients for 30 years, this is an especially exciting time to be at ViiV, as we evaluate novel approaches to treatment and prevention that could further reduce the impact of HIV on individuals and communities. ViiV is seeking an experienced, results-driven professional for the position of External Affairs Community Liaison, MiamiThe US External Affairs team is committed to disrupting the enduring racial disparities that define the HIV epidemic in the US. Our work is focused on accelerating the response for the communities most affected by HIV. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and work with local community leaders in HIV and beyond is critical. It is expected that the successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working within communities to achieve change and address HIV, social determinants of health, or other disparities. The ability to partner cross-functionally with other ViiV Healthcare teams will be critical. Success in this role means that we will have improved outreach and engagement in HIV care and prevention for the most disproportionately affected groups in the territories. Reporting To Head, National Field Engagement, External AffarisInternal Partnerships

• ViiV field-based colleagues
• National US Communication and External Affairs team
• All supporting agency partnersExternal Partnerships
  • Allied Healthcare Professionals (e.g. Social workers Case Managers, Community Outreach Staff, Peer Educators)
  • Institutions of Culture and Art
  • AIDS Service Organizations
  • Community Based Organizations
  • Faith-Based Organizations
  • Key Opinion Leaders
  • Executive Directors
  • Educational Institutions
  • Local Health Departments
  • Senior level community organization leadersThe role is primarily responsible for the following: --- Engage with new and existing stakeholders within the local community --- Encourage collaboration among ViiV Healthcare's (VH) grantees and partners --- Organize and lead local community engagements, connect key partners in the HIV community, and identify issues and solutions to identified gaps --- Keep an active internal stakeholder calendar and attend relevant events, meetings, and conferences to gain insights to enhance capabilities --- Develop a Territory Plan, manage stakeholder interactions, and track metric progress --- Gather insights on innovative approaches to HIV care and prevention within local communities --- Deliver educational materials to stakeholder groups and document all field interactions in Veeva software --- Enhance learning and feedback from the local territory to inform national programming with the US External Affairs team --- Engage in a supportive, mutual learning culture within a high-performing team of External Affairs Community Liaisons --- Focus on efforts that support and extend the reach of US External Affairs team programming to those currently out of care --- Maintain a professional presentation at all times --- Learn, support, and fully achieve all External Affairs Community Liaison performance goals, priorities, and deliverables --- Exhibit behavior reflective of ViiV's culture, expectations, and valuesBasic Qualifications :
    • 5+ years' experience working in community, business leadership or health promotion role
    • Experience in teaching audiences around health information or experiences, developing strategic business plans
    • Experience working in a pharmaceutical, city, county or state government or other healthcare environment
    • Ability to travel domestically as necessary, which may include overnight travel
    • Valid Driver's License Preferred Qualifications :
      • HIV-specific experience
      • Fluent in English and Spanish
      • Strong connection to and understanding of HIV community needs and the diversity of people affected by HIV
      • Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, or Allied Health fields
      • Strong planning and organization skills, analytical ability, business acumen, decision making ability, and problem-solving skills
      • Excellent written and oral communication skills
      • Experience partnering cross functionally within a model that includes multiple field-based teams Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program ViiV offers US employees. All ViiV employees receive the same benefits options and plans as GSK employee.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.If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at ViiV, please contact the ViiV Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).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.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesViiV 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.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, ViiV may be required to capture and report expenses ViiV incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure ViiV's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

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