Therapeutic Specialist, GYN Oncology - Ontario

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Canada; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc in Canada seeks a Therapeutic Specialist, Gyn Oncology, to cover Ontario West (Golden Horseshoe/GTA). You will accelerate patient access to GSK GYN Oncology medicines, develop territory strategy, and engage with healthcare professionals, hospitals and cancer centres to achieve sales objectives.

Role requires strong oncology knowledge, customer relationship skills, and ability to translate data into actionable plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced scientific degree is an asset.
• Experience in oncology, specialty medicines, or a complex hospital-based market.
• Track record of delivering commercial objectives and building strategic customer relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate data into territory plans.
• Experience driving growth in a dynamic market and translating insights into actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
• Travel within the territory and domestically as required; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory business plan with objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Own territory sales targets and use data analytics to guide strategy and resource allocation.
• Translate market complexity into clear actions and adapt plans to evolving conditions.
• Understand customer needs, hospital systems and funding environments; engage strategic accounts.
• Identify decision-makers and coordinate engagement aligned with patient care teams.
• Maintain scientific and commercial expertise in GSK GYN Oncology portfolio and positioning.
• Engage healthcare professionals in scientific discussions to support evidence-based decisions.
• Monitor market dynamics and competitors; translate insights into territory actions.
• Use digital tools and omnichannel approaches for coordinated customer engagement.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Sales, Medical, Market Access, Marketing, and partners.
• Demonstrate adaptability, accountability, and integrity in a fast-paced environment.
• Balance opportunities with sustainable growth and patient impact; promote One Oncology.
• Maintain high standards of compliance, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.

Skills

Oncology expertise

Account management

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Territory planning

Microsoft Office

Travel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced scientific degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a results-driven oncology professional passionate about building partnerships with healthcare professionals and improving outcomes for Canadians living with gynecological cancers? 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, Gyn Oncology to join our team. This is a field-based role covering Ontario West and reports directly to the National Oncology Sales Manager, GYN Onc. The ideal candidate will reside in or near the covered territory to ensure effective engagement (Golden Horseshoe or GTA areas). As a Therapeutic Specialist, GYN Oncology, you will be responsible for accelerating appropriate patient access to GSK GYN Oncology medicines by developing a comprehensive understanding of the local oncology landscape, strategic accounts, cancer centres, and patient pathways. You will deliver territory growth objectives through disciplined business planning, strong customer execution, and accountability for sales results, using data and analytics to shape territory strategy, prioritize customers, and allocate time and resources effectively. You will build trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary stakeholders through a customer- and patient-centric approach, while collaborating closely with Field Partners, including Medical Science Liaisons and System Solutions Managers, as well as Medical, Market Access, Marketing, and other internal partners to achieve shared objectives for Canadian patients.

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 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 GYN 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, 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;
• 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 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, resilience, and a customer- and patient‑centric mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the agility to learn new digital platforms
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel within the territory and domestically as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent GYN Oncology experience and knowledge of relevant treatment pathways, stakeholders, and strategic accounts
• Experience working with academic centres, hospitals, cancer centres, and multidisciplinary oncology teams
• Experience partnering across Sales, Marketing, Medical, and Market Access, with demonstrated experience in strategic account management
• Experience applying customer insights, data analytics, digital tools, and omnichannel approaches to territory planning and customer engagement

In compliance with Ontario's provincial pay transparency legislation, this job posting includes a salary range to support equitable and informed hiring practices. The annual compensation for this role is CAD117,000 to CAD167,000 , determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. GSK is dedicated to promoting transparency and fairness throughout our recruitment process. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

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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. 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].

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