Therapeutic Specialist, GI Oncology - Ontario

GSK; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist, GI Oncology to join our field-based team across Ontario. This role reports to the National Sales Manager, GI Oncology and is ideal for someone residing in or near the covered territory to enable effective engagement with healthcare professionals.

You will develop territory plans, own sales targets, and translate market insights into actions that support patient access and treatment decisions while upholding the highest standards of compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced scientific degree is an asset
• Experience in oncology, specialty medicines, or hospital-based market
• Proven track record delivering commercial objectives and building strategic customer relationships
• Ability to translate complex data and market insights into territory strategies and sound business decisions
• Experience supporting a product launch or growth in a dynamic market
• Strong scientific literacy and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and credibly
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to set ambitious goals, manage competing priorities, take accountability for results, and adapt quickly to changing business needs
• Sound judgment, curiosity, resilience

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory business plan with clear objectives, customer priorities, and measurable outcomes
• Own territory sales targets and use data and analytics to guide strategy, resource allocation, and customer prioritization
• Translate market complexity into clear actions, adapting plans as conditions evolve to deliver sales objectives
• Build a comprehensive understanding of GI Oncology pathways, customer needs, hospital systems, funding environments, and strategic accounts
• Identify key decision-makers and influencers, and coordinate account engagement that addresses customer priorities and supports patient-care teams
• Maintain strong scientific and commercial expertise in GSK's GI Oncology portfolio, strategy, and positioning, communicating value clearly and compliantly
• Engage healthcare professionals in meaningful scientific discussions that support evidence-based decisions and appropriate use of GSK medicines
• Monitor competitors, market dynamics, and evolving treatment practices, translating insights into territory actions
• Use digital tools and omnichannel approaches to deliver relevant, coordinated customer engagement
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Medical, Market Access, Marketing, PSP, and other partners to implement integrated account and territory plans
• Role-model adaptability, innovation, accountability, and integrity in a fast-paced environment
• Make timely, thoughtful decisions that balance immediate opportunities with sustainable growth and long-term patient impact
• Strengthen the "One Oncology" culture by sharing insights, supporting colleagues, and working across boundaries
• Maintain the highest standards of compliance, professionalism, and respect in every interaction

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced scientific degree (asset)

Job description

Are you passionate about advancing patient outcomes while driving launch success in GI Oncology?

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 people's health.

Our strategy is to prevent and treat disease with specialty medicines, vaccines and general medicines.

We combine the science of the immune system with advanced technologies, enhanced by targeted business development and world-class partnerships, to develop new medicines and vaccines that can help transform people's lives.

Job Purpose

GSK is looking to hire a Therapeutic Specialist, GI Oncology to join our team. This is a field-based role covering multiple territories across Ontario and reports directly to the National Sales Manager, GI Oncology. The ideal candidate will reside in or near the covered territory to ensure effective engagement.

Details (Your Responsibilities)

• Develop and execute a strategic territory business plan with clear objectives, customer priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Own territory sales targets and use data and analytics to guide strategy, resource allocation, and customer prioritization.
• Translate market complexity into clear actions, adapting plans as conditions evolve to deliver sales objectives.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of GI Oncology pathways, customer needs, hospital systems, funding environments, and strategic accounts.
• Identify key decision-makers and influencers, and coordinate account engagement that addresses customer priorities and supports patient-care teams.
• Maintain strong scientific and commercial expertise in GSK's GI Oncology portfolio, strategy, and positioning, communicating value clearly and compliantly.
• Engage healthcare professionals in meaningful scientific discussions that support evidence-based decisions and appropriate use of GSK medicines.
• Monitor competitors, market dynamics, and evolving treatment practices, translating insights into territory actions.
• Use digital tools and omnichannel approaches to deliver relevant, coordinated customer engagement.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Medical, Market Access, Marketing, PSP, and other partners to implement integrated account and territory plans.
• Role-model adaptability, innovation, accountability, and integrity in a fast-paced environment.
• Make timely, thoughtful decisions that balance immediate opportunities with sustainable growth and long-term patient impact.
• Strengthen the \"One Oncology\" culture by sharing insights, supporting colleagues, and working across boundaries.
• Maintain the highest standards of compliance, professionalism, and respect in every interaction.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; an advanced scientific degree is an asset
• Relevant experience in oncology, specialty medicines, or a complex hospital-based market
• Demonstrated success delivering commercial objectives and building strategic customer relationships in a competitive environment
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex data and market insights into territory strategies and sound business decisions
• Experience supporting a product launch or driving growth in a dynamic market
• Strong scientific literacy and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and credibly
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to set ambitious goals, manage competing priorities, take accountability for results, and adapt quickly to changing business needs
• Sound judgment, curiosity, resilie