Therapeutic Specialist, Hepatology – SW Ontario in Kitchener

Are you passionate about advancing patient outcomes while driving launch success? 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.

GSK is looking to hire a Therapeutic Specialist, Hepatology to join our Specialty Care & Innovation Business Unit. This role is field-based and reports directly to the National Sales Manager, Hepatology. The core territory geography for this position will be GTA West/Southwestern Ontario and will require coverage of parts of Northern Ontario. Preference will be given to candidates residing within or in close proximity to the core areas of the territory to support effective local engagement and coverage.

Your Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing strategic business plans tailored to your territory, setting and achieving both short- and long-term goals.
• Building strong, trust-based relationships with healthcare professionals, hospital and clinic decision-makers, and allied healthcare stakeholders to optimize patient outcomes.
• Designing and driving unique, customer-focused initiatives to build GSK advocacy, accelerate launch uptake and future portfolio growth.
• Engaging in meaningful scientific discussions with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal use of Hepatology medicine(s).
• Collaborating with cross-functional colleagues to develop and execute programs that improve patient care and align with brand strategies.
• Navigating challenges within your territory effectively and leveraging business acumen to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Preparing and managing territory budgets with accountability for resource allocation.
• Conducting impactful daily customer calls to drive measurable contributions to patient access and market growth.
• Executing field programs such as Lunch & Learns, scientific engagements, and other educational initiatives.
• Ensuring all activities align with internal compliance and regulatory standards while consistently acting with integrity.
• Managing complex multi-stakeholder Hepatology environments, balancing immediate patient needs with long-term growth objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in Hepatology/GI (preferred) or proven success launching products in competitive markets.
• Strong working knowledge of scientific research study interpretation and functional data analysis techniques.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals, physicians, and hospital stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a network of healthcare stakeholders and access to physician networks.
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills with exposure to cross-functional teams (medical, marketing, government affairs).
• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously and drive business growth.
• Results-oriented with ability to proactively identify opportunities and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
• High learning agility and adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within a large geography while optimizing travel efficiency (minimizing windshield time).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required for company vehicle eligibility).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the healthcare landscape, including local market dynamics and provider networks within the territory.
• Experience working with Hepatology centers.

This position requires the employee to drive routinely on company business and allows for the provision of a company-leased vehicle. However, to be eligible for this position and a company vehicle, GSK will need to obtain acceptable results from a license verification inquiry and drivers abstract review against its safe driver program requirements.

GSK uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment process to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final hiring decisions are made by hiring managers, with support from recruiters.

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 CAD104,000 to CAD154,000, determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

GSK is dedicated to promoting transparency and fairness throughout our recruitment process. 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 canada-recruitment@gsk.com.