District Sales Manager - Houston, TX

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 centered 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.
 

About the Role 

The GSK US Respiratory & Anti-Infectives Sales Professional is responsible for engaging physicians and allied health professionals across independent practices, physician groups, and hospital systems to drive appropriate prescribing of GSK products. This includes influencing prescribing decisions versus competitive therapies for relevant disease states through compliant, face-to-face interactions, in alignment with approved product indications and prescribing information. 

You will lead and develop a district sales team to drive business performance and create meaningful patient impact. You will set clear goals, coach team members, and work closely with regional colleagues and cross-functional partners. We value leaders who are results-focused, curious, and caring. This role offers clear growth opportunities, visible impact, and alignment with GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

This role gives you the opportunity to build your skills and grow your career. Key responsibilities include: 

Key Responsibilities

• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing district sales team to meet business objectives.
• Create and execute the district business plan that aligns to regional and national priorities.
• Monitor team performance and deliver clear, regular feedback and development plans.
• Recruit and onboard sales representatives to ensure optimal customer coverage.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support customer engagement, training, and events.
• Manage district budgets and resources to drive efficient, measurable results.

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare management experience, for example in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device settings.
• Proven experience leading sales teams, including hiring and performance management.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the district, including overnight travel as needed.
• Experience developing and executing district or territory business plans to achieve sales targets

Preferred Qualification

• 2+ years of district manager or equivalent field leadership experience in pharma, biotech, or medical device.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach and develop others.
• Experience leading teams through change and improving team performance.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort using data to drive decisions.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization and partnering across functions.
• Advanced degree such as MBA or relevant post-graduate qualification.
• Proven track record of developing talent and promoting from within.

Work Model
This role is hybrid. You will spend time in the field with your team and customers, and in the office for planning and collaboration. Travel within the district is required.

How to Apply
We want to hear from you. If this role speaks to your experience and ambition, please apply today. Include your resume and a short note about why you are excited by this opportunity. We review every application and will follow up with next steps.

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Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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.

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