Therapeutic Specialist - Oncology (Hematology) - Vancouver. BC
GSK•Vancouver, BC
•CA$106,500 - CA$177,500•Onsite
About The Position
This role is a field-based position reporting directly to the National Sales Manager, Oncology (Hematology). This position covers the Vancouver and surrounding area. As a Therapeutic Specialist, you will be responsible for expediting access to hematology oncology medicines through a thorough understanding of the hematology oncology landscape and hospital/cancer centre nuances. You will partner with healthcare professionals and hospital/cancer centres to support patients throughout their treatment journey, and drive territory success by optimising the use of GSK’s hematology oncology medicines in alignment with GSK Values and Mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree completed, advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Significant and recent hematological oncology experience (minimum 5 years) is preferred, especially in markets inclusive of key academic centers
- In the absence of current hematological oncology expertise, proven and outstanding performance in launching a product in a competitive market is essential
- Self-starter who is driven by desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the healthcare system and hematology oncology patients regardless of barriers
- Strong track record of collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, patient-focused solutions
- Innovative, agile and fearless collaborator with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, a natural curiosity, and an ability to actively listen
- Experience in multi-tasking, prioritizing, managing a breadth and volume of activities on a day to day basis to satisfactory conclusion and delivering to the required timelines
- Working knowledge of computer technology, Office-based applications and agility to learn new programs
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to travel within territory and domestically as required
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to translate hematology oncology expertise into impactful customer engagement and territory outcomes
- Experience working within complex oncology environments, including hospital and cancer centre settings
- Persuasive individual willing to productively challenge status quo for the benefit of the patient, both internally and externally with customers and stakeholders who may have ingrained beliefs and behaviors
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic business sales plan that maximises territory growth, including setting short- and long-term objectives to achieve and surpass targets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hematology oncology customers, allied healthcare professionals, and hospital/cancer centres
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of customers, hospitals, and the provincial/hospital oncology environment, including identifying the best levers to bring value to key decision-makers
- Maintain a deep understanding of GSK products, strategies, positioning, and plans of action within the hematology oncology space
- Maintain a strong understanding of competitor companies, products, positioning, and how HCPs view the overall treatment landscape
- Effectively engage healthcare professionals in scientific discussions that appropriately challenge the status quo and ensure optimal use of GSK medicines for the right patient at the right time
- Develop strong internal relationships and collaborate fearlessly with cross-functional colleagues across field and head office to create impactful, patient-focused solutions
- Embrace accountability and empowerment to make timely, informed decisions that consider both internal and external stakeholders
- Take a broad, strategic view when making trade-off decisions and identify the best opportunities to support HCPs across the country
- Manage multiple priorities, multitask effectively, and handle a high volume of activities while delivering against timelines
- Contribute to a results-oriented environment by bringing positive energy and holding yourself and others accountable for delivering on objectives
- Ensure full compliance with all internal rules, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all interactions
- Represent GSK with respect, transparency, and integrity, always putting patients first and protecting the company’s reputation
Benefits
- Company-leased vehicle
- Annual compensation for this role is CAD106,500 to CAD177,500
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
