[Hiring] Regional Business Manager, Vaccines Specialty @GSK

Role 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
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).
  • Direct sales and leadership experience in the Vaccines and/or Specialty pharmaceutical market.
  • Deep understanding of Canadian healthcare systems, institutional stakeholders, and evolving account dynamics.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships and foster effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Benefits

  • Annual compensation for this role is CAD115,500 to CAD192,500, determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
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