Area Business Manager

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 You will lead commercial and team activities across a defined area in India to deliver measurable business results. You will build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, hospital teams and internal partners to ensure high-quality engagement. We value clarity, teamwork and practical problem solving. This role offers visible impact, career growth and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Develop and deliver an area business plan that meets local objectives and patient needs. - Build and maintain trusted relationships with clinicians, hospital teams and healthcare decision makers. - Lead, coach and support field teams to achieve targets and grow professionally. - Coordinate with medical, market access and marketing colleagues to align local activities. - Use market and customer insights to refine plans and improve local decisions. - Monitor area performance, manage budgets and ensure accurate, timely reporting. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals - Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, business or related field. - Minimum 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical field roles, territory management or sales. - Experience managing teams or leading field activities. - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office and digital tools. - Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the assigned area. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus - Experience working with hospitals, specialty or tertiary care providers. - Background in specialty or complex therapeutic areas. - Experience collaborating with medical affairs, access or procurement teams. - Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into practical actions. - Prior coaching, mentoring or line management experience. - Familiarity with virtual customer engagement and omnichannel approaches. Working arrangement This role is on-site with regular travel across the assigned area. Hybrid working options may be discussed based on business needs and local policy. What we value in you We value clear communicators who listen and learn. We look for people who work well with others and put patients first. You should be curious, adaptable and comfortable making decisions with incomplete information. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. How to apply If this role motivates you and you want to grow while making a real difference to patients, please submit your CV and a short note explaining your interest. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our work to get ahead of disease together.

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.

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