Business Executive - Ernakulum

About GSK and Ventus (Respiratory) Business Unit:

At GSK, we unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together—aiming to positively impact 2.5 billion people by 2030. A key driver of this ambition in India is Ventus, our high-growth Respiratory Business Unit.

Ventus is more than a sales function—it’s a strategic growth engine, connecting cutting-edge therapies with frontline healthcare. Ventus’ innovation products lead robust growth in 2024, the unit plays a pivotal role in advancing respiratory care.

Advance breakthrough respiratory care for India—grow your career in a science and innovation first, values-led team that puts patient impact, wellbeing, and ethical performance first.

What You’ll Experience:

· High-impact portfolio leading growth in asthma and COPD.

· A hub for the new specialty products of the future

· Commitment to our culture pillars: Ambitious for Patients, Accountable for Impact, Doing the right thing always

Are you energized by a customer-facing sales role that allows you to drive business growth while shaping long-term strategy? If so, this opportunity as a Business Executive in Ventus could be the perfect next step in your career.

As a Business Executive – Ventus, you will shape GSK’s respiratory mission with strategies and solutions that matter.

In this role, you will be responsible for building and executing business plans tailored to individual customer needs, driving the performance of our product portfolio, and exceeding sales targets in your territory. You will play a critical role in delivering our commercial strategy and creating value for healthcare professionals and patients.

Key Responsibilities

As a Ventus Business Executive, you will:

· Develop and implement territory business plans that align with divisional objectives and sales targets.

· Establish short-term goals for customer engagements while working toward longer-term strategic outcomes.

· Engage healthcare professionals through insightful, science-based conversations that bring value to their clinical practice.

· Effectively integrate product knowledge into tailored discussions, supporting the delivery of improved patient outcomes.

· Demonstrate deep understanding of GSK’s products, competitor landscape, and market trends to optimize positioning and messaging.

· Understand patient and healthcare provider journeys, integrating these insights into customer interactions.

· Build, maintain, and grow strong networks with healthcare professionals to support brand advocacy and sales growth.

· Optimize resource allocation, managing budgets and leveraging internal/external tools to maximize customer value.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to identify solutions that support business goals.

· Contribute to a high-performance team culture by bringing energy, accountability, and a growth mindset.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

We’re looking for professionals with the following qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree

· Minimum of 1 year in a customer-facing Field Sales or Territory Management role

· Valid driver’s license

· Prior pharmaceutical sales experience

· Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Preferred Qualifications:

· In addition, the following skills and attributes will help you succeed:

· Ability to interpret scientific data and communicate clinical insights effectively

· Strong listening and influencing skills to engage healthcare professionals strategically

· Experience in leading group discussions or educational sessions

· High learning agility and strong business acumen

· Proficiency in more than one language is a strong advantage

· Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities

We seek individuals who:

· Operate with pace and agility, applying evidence-based decision-making

· Consistently deliver high-quality results while overcoming challenges

· Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and development

· Sustain personal energy and well-being to thrive in a dynamic environment

· Build trust-based relationships and foster collaboration across teams

· Make smart, cost-conscious choices that support long-term success

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.

Inclusion at GSK:

As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected] to discuss your needs.

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