GSK

Regional Business Manager, Vaccines Specialty - Western Canada

GSK$115K — $192K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 4 years in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales, with 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Familiarity with specialty therapeutic areas, especially Cardiology, Endocrinology, or Nephrology.
  • Proven track record in specialty sales leadership for at least 2 years.
  • Experience in brand management or marketing for 2 years.
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with medical or government affairs teams.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a national team of Key Account Managers (KAMs) to meet regional objectives.
  • Develop and execute national business strategies to achieve sales targets.
  • Recruit and train top talent to enhance team performance.
  • Provide coaching and development for KAMs to ensure their growth.
  • Enable the team to deliver science-based solutions to enhance customer relationships.
  • Communicate marketing strategies effectively to KAMs to drive brand accountability.
  • Foster partnerships with key external stakeholders in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

  • Providing a company-leased vehicle for business travel.
  • Strong focus on leadership development and team performance improvement.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams for strategic insights.
  • Work within a supportive compliance and regulatory environment.
  • Fostering a culture of transparency and fairness in hiring practices.
Full Job Description
GSK is looking to hire a Regional Business Manager, Vaccines Specialty to join our Vaccines Division. This is a field-based regional leadership role with responsibility for BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and western Ontario, reporting directly to the National Sales Director, Specialty Care. The ideal candidate will reside in BC or Alberta.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing regional team of Key Account Managers (KAMs) within the Cardiorenal Metabolic (CVRM) therapeutic areas. You will oversee the execution of regional business strategies and ensure the effective implementation of GSK's vaccines portfolio through a Key Account Management model. This includes developing talent, driving business performance, and building strong partnerships with key external stakeholders. You will enable the field team to deliver meaningful, science-based solutions to customers by fostering strategic relationships and a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape. Your leadership, coaching, and collaboration with internal teams-such as medical, marketing, and government affairs-will be essential in shaping and executing brand strategy while supporting GSK's mission to help Canadians do more, feel better, and live longer.

* The deadline for internal applications is Friday, October 2, 2026 *

Details (Your Responsibilities)

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:
  • Lead, manage, and inspire a high-performing national team of Key Account Managers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder engagement within a Key Account Management Business Model.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive national business strategies to achieve sales targets, leveraging analytical capabilities and business acumen to inform data-driven decisions.
  • Recruit, train, and retain top talent to build a high-performing Key Account Management team.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for KAMs, fostering their growth and success.
  • Enable the team to deliver unmatched value to customers through meaningful relationships and science-based solutions.
  • Ensure KAMs understand and effectively communicate marketing strategies while driving accountability and alignment to brand goals within a Key Account Management framework.
  • Build strong partnerships with key external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, healthcare systems, and institutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide field insights that inform brand strategies and tactical execution.
  • Ensure all activities adhere to internal compliance and regulatory standards.
Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or equivalent combination of education, training and relevant pharmaceutical sales experience.
  • Minimum 4+ years of pharmaceutical or healthcare sales experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of specialty therapeutic areas-recent Canadian experience in Cardiology, Endocrinology, or Nephrology (minimum 2 years).
  • Proven track record in specialties sales, with at least 2+ years in a sales leadership role.
  • 2+ years of experience in marketing as a brand manager or leader.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with medical, government affairs, or strategic roles.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed, data-driven decisions.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills with a passion for team development.
  • Excellent knowledge of Canadian pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory frameworks.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record (required for company vehicle eligibility).
  • Ability to travel extensively throughout the territory and attend national/regional meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
  • Master's degree or MBA.
  • Direct sales and leadership experience in the Vaccines and/or Specialty pharmaceutical market, with a keen understanding of fast-paced, evolving selling environments.
  • Deep understanding of Canadian healthcare systems, institutional stakeholders, and evolving account dynamics, with strong working knowledge and proven performance across program, account, and health systems-based markets and landscapes.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships and foster effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and analytical skills.


*** 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. This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.

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Skills
Account Management, Cross-Functional Work, Data to Insights, Digital Fluency, Omnichannel, Scientific Literacy

In compliance with British Columbia 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 CAD115,500 to CAD192,500 , 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.

About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
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Size
90,096 employees
Market Cap
$71.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$34 billion
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