Medical Business Associate - Coimbatore

GSK; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in Coimbatore invites you to join as a field sales professional, building trusted relationships with doctors, pharmacists and healthcare partners. You will develop a territory plan based on local patient needs and insights, and share science-based information to support decision-making.

You will travel regularly within the territory and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve patient access while advancing your professional growth within a global biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with relevant education background.
• Minimum 1 year of customer-facing field sales or territory management experience.
• Good verbal and written communication in English and Tamil; willingness to travel.
• Basic digital skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional relationships with doctors, pharmacists and healthcare partners.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan based on customer insight and local patient needs.
• Share science-based information to support healthcare professionals’ decision-making.
• Record activities and insights using company systems, report outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve patient access and outcomes.
• Continuously expand knowledge of clinical evidence and market trends.

Skills

Customer Centric Selling

Data to Insights

Digital Fluency

Omnichannel

Sales Territory Management

Scientific Literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

Based in Coimbatore, you will build trusted, professional relationships with healthcare partners by sharing clear, science-based information. You will design and deliver a territory plan focused on local needs and customer insight. Working closely with colleagues across teams, you will help address challenges and improve patient access. We look for curious, honest, and practical thinkers who want to grow and make a meaningful impact. This role offers strong learning opportunities, visible career progression, and a chance to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain respectful, professional relationships with doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare partners in your territory.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan based on customer insight and local patient needs.
• Share clear and accurate science-based information to support healthcare professionals’ decision-making.
• Record and report activities, outcomes, and customer insights accurately using company systems and tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues across functions to address customer needs and improve patient access.
• Continuously expand your knowledge of clinical evidence, market trends, and ways to enhance your performance.

Why You?

Work type This is an on-site role based in Coimbatore, requiring regular travel within the assigned territory. You will be part of a supportive team providing coaching and practical feedback. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We value inclusion and strive to create a workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 1 year of customer-facing experience in field sales, medical business, or territory management.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly within the territory.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Tamil; knowledge of other local languages spoken in Coimbatore is a plus.
• Basic digital skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Right to work in India.

Preferred Qualification

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical, medical, or healthcare-related roles.
• Comfortable discussing clinical evidence and explaining scientific concepts to healthcare professionals.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Ability to use customer insight and simple data to guide your activities and priorities.
• Fluency in Tamil and local languages spoken in and around Coimbatore.
• High motivation to learn, adapt, and take on increasing responsibility.

Job Location

Coimbatore #LI-Remote

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 [e-mail] to discuss your needs.

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. Find out more on our career site.