Oncology Account Manager (Solid Tumor) San Diego, CA
About the Role
GSK’s US Oncology team is seeking an Oncology Account Manager to manage sales and business activities within a defined geographical territory that includes San Diego, Murrieta, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Temecula, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. The ideal candidate will reside in San Diego or surrounding areas (relocation assistance is not provided). This role is key to driving sales, leveraging customer relationships, and impacting a variety of customer segments through strategic business plans.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Commercial Operations—to drive sales results and ensure open patient access to GSK therapies. A deep knowledge of Oncology customers, accounts, and local market dynamics is essential.
Responsibilities
- Drive area sales results and ensure patient access to GSK therapies in the assigned territory.
- Develop and execute area business plans.
- Identify and apply resources to develop key prescribers and account drivers.
- Engage proactively with key customers and account groups to promote GSK therapies and company image.
- Work cross-functionally to maximize brand availability and exposure within key accounts.
- Collaborate with the team and Regional Sales Director to ensure successful product launches and ongoing promotion.
- Engage with the Regional Sales Director and cross-functional partners to develop programs that increase customer access.
Requirements
- 4-year BA/BS degree from an accredited institution.
- 3+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, Biologic/Specialty sales experience, and/or 3+ years of Clinical Oncology experience (including Oncology education, patient care skills, and direct physician interface).
- Valid Driver’s License—driving is an essential function of this role.
- Must reside in the assigned geography; no relocation assistance provided.
- Ability to travel domestically as necessary, including overnight and/or weekend travel (up to 30% depending on territory size).
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of Oncology sales and/or Specialty sales experience; Health System/Institutional experience is strongly preferred.
- Product marketing, specialty pharmacy, payer, and state society experience.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain productivity, innovation, and priority-setting.
- Proven ability to think strategically and work with integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for interfacing with all levels of management.
Skills
- Account Management
- Cross-Functional Work
- Data to Insights
- Digital Fluency
- Omnichannel
- Scientific Literacy
Pay
The US annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,250 to $268,750, depending on work location, skills, experience, and education level. In addition, this role offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in GSK’s share-based long-term incentive program.
Benefits
- Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family).
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and caregiver/parental/medical leave.
For more details, visit the GSK US Benefits Summary.