GlaxoSmithKline LLC Posted August 11, 2026

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Southeast Michigan

Detroit South, United States Full time
Sales

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About this opportunity

Territory: Includes but is not limited to:  Southeast Michigan

At GSK we unite science, talent and technology to get ahead of disease together. We’ve transformed R&D and commercial execution to deliver life‑changing vaccines and specialty medicines. If you’re ready to improve the lives of billions and grow your career in a purpose‑driven company, join us.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

Drive territory sales and market share growth across promoted COPD, asthma, and anti-infective products through targeted, compliant, evidence-based customer engagement.

Own territory business planning; analyze sales data and execute actions to meet goals.

Develop dynamic call plans and collaborate with local territory colleagues to maximize reach and frequency.

Build strong partnerships with Marketing, Payer Relations, Medical (MSLs), and other internal stakeholders to align strategy and resources.

Plan and deliver in-services, educational programs, and sample distribution in accordance with FDA regulations and company policy.

Complete administrative responsibilities accurately and on time (e.g., sample accountability, call reporting, eLearning, and expense reporting).

Comply with GSK policies, ethical standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Why You? 

Basic Qualifications 

BA/BS from an accredited institution

Valid driver’s license; driving is an essential function of this role

Willingness to travel within the territory, including occasional overnight and weekend travel, based on business needs

The selected candidate will be hired at the appropriate level based on experience:

Grade 8: Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical or business-to-business sales experience

Grade 7: Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical or business-to-business sales experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual preferred based on location

Account management experience within local IDNs/large hospital systems

Experience in respiratory/allergy or other healthcare sales

Familiarity with managed care, formularies, retail pharmacy operations, prior authorization processes

Strong presentation, influencing and business planning skills

Self‑starter with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Core Capabilities

Winning mindset and results orientation

Ambitious goal setting and performance discipline

Courage to challenge constructively and resilience to overcome setbacks

Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset

Accountability, team inspiration and influential communication

We invest in development and transparent talent management. Grow your career with meaningful work that impacts patients and communities. Join our challenge to get Ahead Together.

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Skills

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

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.

If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at -  usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com

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.

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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 employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Detroit South, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Sales role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 2393 comparable Sales roles across 138 biopharma companies.

2393Comparable roles tracked
2162Currently active
138Companies hiring similar roles
65Countries represented

Salary context

636 of 2393 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Patient Coordinator 1 (PSC) · Novartis $37,200/yr – $69,200/yr
Highest disclosed · Vice President, Head of Oncology Sales · Novartis $274,400/yr – $509,600/yr
Peer group range $53,200 – $392,000 (median $135,500)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 2393 comparable roles

United States1304
China403
India71
Japan56
Taiwan54
Germany50

+ 59 more countries

Seniority mix

956 of 2393 peers have a known seniority level

Senior437
Manager420
Director68
Associate Director11
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc9
Associate6
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

651 of 2393 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology186
Cardiovascular / CVRM135
Neuroscience118
Dermatology & Aesthetics47
Vaccines & Infectious Disease41
Respiratory38
Immunology32
Rare Disease30
Gastroenterology20
Ophthalmology4

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