Business Executive - Kolkata

GSK

Field Worker - IND Rx +1 more Onsite Rx Sales

About this role

Business Introduction 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 the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges. Position Summary You will represent GSK across the Kolkata territory, building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and local partners. You will design and deliver a territory plan based on customer insight and local needs. You will share clear, science-led information that supports better patient care and work with colleagues across commercial, medical and access teams to solve local challenges. We value honesty, curiosity and practical thinking. This role offers visible learning, career growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact as we unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Build and maintain respectful, professional relationships with doctors, hospital teams, pharmacists and other local healthcare partners. - Create and deliver a territory business plan driven by customer insight and local needs. - Share clear, accurate, science-based information to support healthcare professionals’ decision-making. - Record activity, outcomes and customer insights accurately using company systems. - Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to respond to customer needs and improve patient access. - Keep learning about clinical evidence, local market trends and practical ways to improve performance. Why You? Work pattern and location This role is on-site in Kolkata with regular travel within the assigned territory. You will join a supportive team that provides coaching and practical feedback. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who value inclusion to apply. Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals - Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution. - Minimum 1 year of customer-facing field sales, territory management, or related experience. - Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly within the territory. - Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bengali. - Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and willingness to use mobile apps for reporting. - Right to work in India. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus - Prior experience in pharmaceutical, medical or healthcare field sales. - Comfortable discussing clinical evidence and explaining scientific concepts to healthcare professionals. - Strong planning, organisation and time management skills. - Ability to use customer insight and basic data to guide activity and prioritise work. - Fluency in additional regional languages around Kolkata. - High motivation to learn, adapt and take on increasing responsibility. Ready to apply? If this role matches your skills and ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short note explaining why this opportunity appeals to you. Join us and help advance our shared mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Skills

Customer Centric Selling, Data to Insights, Digital Fluency, Omnichannel, Sales Territory Management, Scientific Literacy

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:

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Please contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.

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