Business Executive - Chennai

Business Introduction GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges. Position Summary You will lead commercial activities in Bangalore to grow our business and improve patient care. You will work with field colleagues and cross-functional partners to design and deliver territory plans, build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, and bring practical field insight into local strategies. We value people who are curious, collaborative, and eager to learn. This role offers clear growth opportunities, meaningful impact, and a chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Develop and execute territory plans to meet commercial and patient-care objectives. - Build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and local stakeholders. - Share clear, balanced scientific and clinical information to support better patient care. - Plan and run local educational activities and events aligned to business and medical priorities. - Use field data and insight to create action plans, monitor progress, and adapt activities to meet targets. - Collaborate with colleagues across sales, medical and operations to deliver coordinated local strategies and ensure compliance with laws and policy. Why You? This is a hybrid role with a mix of field work and time at the Bangalore office. You will travel regularly across the assigned territory. You will join a supportive team that invests in your development through coaching, practical experience and clear goals. We look for people who act with integrity, put patients first, and work well with others. You will be given meaningful responsibility from day one and visible pathways for career growth. Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, business, or a related field. - Minimum one year of experience in a customer-facing role; experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors preferred. - Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Kannada, Hindi or other regional languages is an advantage. - Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships and influence healthcare stakeholders. - Comfortable using common digital tools (Word, Excel) and willing to learn CRM and other digital platforms. - Willingness to work in a hybrid model, travel regularly within the assigned territory, and represent the company professionally. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Prior experience in pharmaceutical sales, medical affairs, or related field roles. - Experience planning and delivering local medical or educational events. - Ability to analyse market and customer data and translate insight into practical plans. - Familiarity with CRM or sales automation systems. - Strong organisation, planning and time-management skills. - Openness to continuous learning and collaborating across functions. How to apply If this role inspires you, please submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who value inclusion to apply. We look forward to hearing how you can grow your career with us and help improve patient care.

Skills

Customer Centric Selling, Data to Insights, Digital Fluency, Omnichannel, Sales Territory Management, Scientific Literacy

 

 

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Inclusion at GSK:

As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.

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