First Line Sales Leader

Job description

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. First Line Sales Leader You will lead regional sales activities for prescription medicines in Türkiye, focused on driving performance and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with commercial, medical, and access colleagues to deliver territory plans that improve patient care. We value people who are collaborative, accountable, and growth-minded. This role offers clear career progression, a chance to make meaningful impact, and aligns with GSK’s mission of uniting 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: - Lead and coach a sales team to achieve sales targets and bonus objectives. - Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with healthcare professionals and institutional customers. - Develop and execute territory and account plans with clear, measurable goals. - Use CRM and digital tools to track activity, measure impact, and report results. - Collect market insights and share practical recommendations with cross-functional teams. - Ensure all commercial activities follow local laws and company standards. - Manage day-to-day sales operations and support commercial execution across assigned territory. - Set clear priorities and performance expectations for the sales team and monitor progress. - Deliver concise, evidence-based information to healthcare professionals in a balanced way. - Analyse sales data and local market trends to adapt plans and improve results. - Coordinate local educational activities and collaborate with medical and marketing colleagues. - Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, budgets, and outcomes. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals. This role is field-based with regular travel across assigned territory in Türkiye. The role is full-time and primarily on-site with office days as needed. You will work independently while partnering with cross-functional teams. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value inclusion, collaboration, and learning. -“Minimum 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare sales” or “Senior title in marketing/brand lead role (min 3 years in brand lead role)” - University degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, medicine, business, or related field. - Proven track record meeting sales targets and managing sales performance. - Strong verbal and written communication skills for clinical and commercial audiences. - Comfortable using CRM and digital tools for planning, reporting, and analytics. - Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the assigned territory. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus - Experience managing sales teams in specialty therapeutic area - Experience with launch planning and execution in pharmaceutical settings. - Familiarity with Türkiye healthcare system, hospital procurement, and reimbursement processes. - Practical knowledge of account management and key institutional stakeholder engagement. - Proficiency in English and Turkish. - Strong coaching skills and experience in talent development. Working Model This role is field-based with regular travel across assigned territory in Türkiye. The role is full-time and primarily on-site with office days as needed. You will work independently while partnering with cross-functional teams. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value inclusion, collaboration, and learning. How to apply If this role matches your experience and ambitions, please submit your application. We look forward to learning about how you can contribute to our mission. #LI-Remote Why GSK? You will join a team focused on patient outcomes and scientific excellence. You will have development opportunities and access to global expertise. You will work in a supportive environment that values inclusion, respect and open feedback. If you are ready to use your clinical knowledge and relationship skills to make a difference, please apply today. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. What we offer You will join an organisation that aims to make a real difference to patients. We invest in learning and development to help you grow. You will work with people who value inclusion and diverse perspectives. If you want to build a meaningful career in oncology and help shape better outcomes for patients, we encourage you to apply. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. 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. As an Inclusive employer, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at tr.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through these channels GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employme