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ViiV Healthcare (GSK) Senior Director, Strategy, Execution & Planning
Glaxosmithkline LLC · 🇺🇸 USA - North Carolina - Durham
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Associate Director – Genomic Technologies” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in PA: $134k–$138k, median $136k. Most were filed at wage level IV (50%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Glaxosmithkline LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
ViiV 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 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. The Senior Director, Strategy, Execution & Planning will help translate ViiV R&D priorities into integrated plans, clear operating frameworks and practical delivery mechanisms. The role will lead high-priority workstreams, manage dependencies, track progress against outcomes and enable faster, better-aligned decision-making across R&D. Working in close partnership with the Head of Strategy, Execution & Planning , Head of R&D, the R&D LT and cross-functional partners, this leader will bring strategic judgement, scientific and business acumen , structured problem solving and strong execution discipline to improve organizational effectiveness and productivity. The role will lead key strategic and operational deliverables , including Board Paper contributions , Strategic Portfolio Review presentations, GSK and ViiV Board materials, IR preparation , technology and AI planning, external partnerships and business development priorities. The successful candidate will be able to operate through ambiguity, simplify complex priorities and create alignment across senior stakeholders while maintaining clear ownership, pace and accountability. Strategy, Execution & Planning enables ViiV R&D to translate strategy into focused priorities, disciplined planning and measurable delivery. The function brings structure, pace and operational excellence to ensure delivery across a complex R&D environment. Reporting to the Head of Strategy, Execution & Planning, the Senior Director will lead priority workstreams that convert strategic intent into executable plans, effective governance and sustained business impact. This role will be based out of Durham, NC & may be considered for a domestic relocation package. Check out this link to learn more about the thriving, diverse, and cutting edge RTP area! Research Triangle Park | Where People + Ideas Converge (rtp.org) This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following… • Support the Head of Strategy, Ex