About this Key Account Manager Oncology role at GSK
Key Account Manager Oncology
Region: Central Switzerland (Basel, Aargau, Bern, Solothurn, Luzern & Zug)
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 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.
Position Summary
As Key Account Manager Oncology you will manage the central sales region, covering Basel, Aargau, Bern, Solothurn, Luzern and Zug. You will build strategic partnerships with key healthcare professionals, promote the appropriate use of GSK’s oncology products, and execute insight-driven account plans and work with medical and commercial teams to improve patient care.
We value scientific curiosity, clear communication, teamwork and a focus on measurable impact. This role offers strong career growth, the chance to shape regional strategy, and to contribute to 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:
- Promote GSKs approved oncology products for treatment of solid tumors
- Build and maintain strong relationships with oncology and gynecology specialists and institutional decision-makers.
- Develop and run strategic account plans that align customer needs with clinical and service value.
- Deliver clear, accurate scientific and clinical information in person and through digital channels.
- Collaborate with medical affairs, marketing and commercial colleagues to support local initiatives.
- Monitor regional performance, customer feedback and competitor activity to inform tactics.
- Maintain strong understanding of oncology indications, treatment pathways, clinical data and guidelines.
- Keep accurate records and work within regulatory and company compliance standards.
Why You?
We are looking for a candidate who is motivated to make a difference in oncology care. This role is hybrid, with regular field work across Switzerland and office time as agreed with the line manager.
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, nursing, or related field, or equivalent clinical training.
- Strong ability to discuss clinical and scientific data with healthcare professionals.
- Fluent in German and English.
- Strong analytics skills and experience turning data into actions.
- Comfortable using digital tools and CRM systems to manage customer engagement and reporting.
- Comfortable presenting to small groups and leading strategic account meetings.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Advanced degree in life sciences, business, or related field.
- Knowledge of Swiss hospital purchasing, reimbursement, and formularies.
- Experience in key account management, hospital sales, or commercial roles in healthcare.
- Experience in oncology or hematology therapeutic areas.
- Proven track record building relationships with specialist clinicians and hospital stakeholders.
- Experience working in a matrix organisation and collaborating with medical affairs.
How to apply
If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short note explaining why you are interested and how you meet the key qualifications. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive workplace.
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.
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