Therapeutic Specialist - Oncology (Hematology)

GSK; Laval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven individual to optimize the use of hematology oncology medicines. This role involves developing strategic sales plans to maximize territory growth, engaging healthcare professionals, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hematology oncology and a passion for making a positive impact on the healthcare system. Join this innovative firm to be part of a mission that prioritizes patient care and drives meaningful change in the industry.

Benefits

Company-Leased Vehicle

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hematological oncology experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven performance in launching products in competitive markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business sales plan.
• Engage healthcare professionals in scientific discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Hematology Oncology Experience

Strategic Business Planning

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Persuasion Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Scientific Degree

Tools

Office-based Applications

Job description

Territory: Eastern ON

JOB PURPOSE:

• To expedite access to hematology oncology medicines through thorough understanding of hematology oncology landscape and hospital/cancer center nuances
• To partner with HCPs and hospitals centers to support hematology oncology patients throughout their treatment journey
• To be ambitious for patients by optimizing the use of our hematology oncology medicines in alignment to GSK Values and Mission and get ahead of hematological malignancies together

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a strategic business sales plan that maximizes territory growth. This includes setting appropriate short- and long-term objectives for the hematological oncology customers, allied health care professionals and hospital/cancer centers to achieve mid to long term objectives and achieve/surpass targets
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of customers, hospitals, the provincial/hospital oncology environment including what are best levers to bring value to key decision makers at all these levels.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of GSK products, strategies, positioning and POA in the hematology oncology space
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of competitor companies, products, positioning and how HCPs view the overall landscape in the hematology oncology space
• Effectively engage health care professionals in scientific discussions that appropriately challenge status quo and raise task tension to ensure GSK products are optimally prescribed to the right patient at the right time
• Develop effective internal relationships and fearlessly collaborate with cross-functional colleagues both in field and head office to create new, impactful ideas together to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Embrace accountability and empowerment to make quick decisions that consider all key internal and external stakeholders
• Take the bigger picture view when making trade-off decisions, and look for the best opportunity to support HCPs across the country
• Contribute to a great results-oriented working environment by bringing positive energy and commitment to hold self and others accountable for delivering on objectives
• Know and fully comply with all rules, policies, procedures, both internally and during customer interactions
• Represents GSK in a way consistently demonstrating respect, transparency, and integrity that puts patients first and protects the company reputation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree completed, advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Significant and recent hematological oncology experience (minimum 5 years) is preferred, especially in markets inclusive of key academic centers.
• In the absence of current hematological oncology expertise, proven and outstanding performance in launching a product in a competitive market is essential.
• Self-starter who is driven by desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the healthcare system and hematology oncology patients regardless of barriers
• Persuasive individual willing to productively challenge status quo for the benefit of the patient, both internally and externally with customers and stakeholders who may have ingrained beliefs and behaviors
• Innovative, agile and fearless collaborator with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, a natural curiosity, and an ability to actively listen
• Experience in multi-tasking, prioritizing, managing a breadth and volume of activities on a day-to-day basis to satisfactory conclusion and delivering to the required timelines
• Working knowledge of computer technology, Office-based applications and agility to learn new programs
• Valid Driver’s License*
• Ability to travel within territory and domestically as required

*This position requires the employee to drive routinely on Company business and allows for the provision of a company – leased vehicle. However, to be eligible for this position and a company vehicle, GSK will need to obtain acceptable results from a license verification inquiry and drivers abstract review against its safe driver program requirement.

Fleet Requirements – You will need to provide a 5 year Driver’s Abstract at the Offer Stage to confirm Fleet Eligibility.

Why GSK?

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

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

GSK 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. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at [e-mail] do not send resumes to this e-mail and instead apply through the online application process of this posting.

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