Pediatric Immunization Specialist (Vaccines) - Oklahoma City, OK

GlaxoSmithKline; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in the United States is seeking an Immunization Specialist to drive healthcare provider engagement and vaccine uptake across an Oklahoma territory. The IS educates HCPs on disease prevention and GSK's vaccine portfolio, translating clinical data into meaningful conversations that support immunization goals.

You will report to Vaccine Sales leadership, collaborate with Vaccine Account Managers and Directors, and ensure compliant, high-quality field execution within a

Qualifications

• Strong customer engagement skills
• Scientific fluency and ability to translate data into conversations
• Cross-functional collaboration with field teams

Responsibilities

• Engage HCPs and office staff to communicate vaccine value using approved materials.
• Maintain deep expertise in GSK vaccines and therapeutic areas; support educational programs and events.
• Tailor engagement strategies to local practice dynamics; support product pull-through and account coordination.

Job description

Territory: Covers Ada, Ardmore, Chickasha, Durant, Edmond, Enid, Lawton, Norman, Oklahoma City, Shawnee, Yukon and Elk City

Role Overview:

For more than 140 years, GSK has pioneered novel research methods and technologies to help protect people from infectious diseases. Our vaccines portfolio of more than 20 marketed vaccines is the broadest in the industry, helping to protect people throughout their lives. We believe prevention, at scale and impact, is the best health investment for society, patients, and the economy. Vaccine-preventable diseases are a significant burden on society and healthcare systems; approximately $1 trillion in productivity is lost each year due to preventable conditions. This includes the impact from the 330,000 older adults hospitalized globally each year with RSV,the approximately1 in 3 people who will develop shingles in their lifetime,and the 3-11% of people infected with seasonal influenza each year. Our portfolio will reach over 1 billion people globally this decade. Each year, about 40% of children globally receive a GSK vaccine and GSK is well-placed to lead in the growing adult immunization market. GSK's US vaccines business is designed to support the unique needs of the customer base in the given geography. There are multiple customer-facing roles, each with unique customers/call points, but all dependent upon a high degree of collaboration.

Position Summary:

The Immunization Specialist (IS) plays a pivotal role in driving healthcare provider (HCP) engagement and vaccine uptake across adult customers. The IS educates HCPs and their office staff on disease prevention and GSK's vaccine portfolio, effectively communicating clinical value and supporting vaccination goals. The role requires strong customer engagement skills, scientific fluency, and the ability to translate clinical data into meaningful conversations that drive immunization impact. The IS will report to the Vaccine Sales Director collaborate closely with field and account leadership roles (e.g., Vaccine Account Manager, Vaccine Account Director, Vaccine Account Lead, Vaccine Sales Lead, National Account Lead) to ensure coordinated and compliant execution.

Responsibilities:

Drive HCP Demand and Communicate Product Value

• Engage HCPs acrossinternal medicine, familypracticeand health departmentsto communicate the clinical value and benefits of GSK vaccines using approved materials.
• Build andmaintaindeepexpertisein vaccine therapeutic areas,GSKproductsand competitors
• Supportpeer-to-peereducational programs, conventions, and speaker events to enhance vaccine awareness and recommendation

Customer Engagement and Pull through

• Tailor engagement strategies based on local practice dynamics andHCP/accountneeds
• Ensure pull throughacross adult segments for both private and public vaccination, including stocking, in-officevaccinationand/or a strong referral process
• Partner withVaccineAccount Managersto drive productpull throughwithinPublic Awardees, HealthSystemsand othercontracted accounts, following customer engagement guidelinesas provided by customers or Account Managers
• Influence the uptake of publicly funded vaccinesby engaging withHCPs/staff andhealth departmentand develop knowledge of theirimmunization goalsandfunding cycles
• Support accounts withtheir ordering and inventory management needs as appropriate
• Work with Account managers to appropriately educate/communicate HCPs/staff on HS policies
• Identifyand address barriers to contract execution andutilization, providing actionable feedback

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Barrier Resolution

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Market Access, Medical Affairs, Account Teams) to ensure aligned and compliant execution.
• Helpidentifyand address barriers to vaccine access, reimbursement and workflow integration
• Provideactionable field insights to inform local strategy, optimizeresources, and enhance execution.

Operational Excellence and Compliance

• Uphold GSK's standards for compliant, high-quality customer engagement in line with company policies and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in business reviews and team huddlestoassess progress andidentifyopportunities
• MaintainaccurateCRM documentation and activity recordsper compliance and field standards

Success Metrics & Key Performance indicators:

• Commercial Results: Achieve assigned territory sales, immunization rates and market share targets
• Key Activity metrics: Activity metrics (e.g. customer reach, frequency), progress on Good Selling Outcomes,