Approximately 1 in 10 patients worldwide are affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), many of whom experience the complication of anaemia which currently leaves them with symptoms that can dramatically reduce quality of life and increase risk of cardiovascular disease, hospitalisation and mortality.

At GSK, we are following the science of anaemia to better understand how to help these patients, who are often undiagnosed and undertreated.

GSK is proud to be expanding team working on CKD and we are seeking experienced and passionate professionals to join our exciting journey.

Why GSK

At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consumer Healthcare, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution.

and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands.

Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture.

and where we do the right thing. So, if you’re ready to improve the lives of billions, join us at this exciting moment in our journey.

Join our challenge to get Ahead Together.

Job Title

Business Unit Manager Nephrology

In this role you will

As a BU Manager, you will lead, inspire, coach and develop a high performing sales and marketing team in Nephrology. In parallel, as a core member of the local Leadership Team will have a joint responsibility and accountability to drive transformation, engagement, development, and results within the organization.

This role will provide / gives you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities include some of the following :

Direct and drive the commercial strategies and deliver optimal sales and growth for Nephrology product(s)

Lead, coach and develop the sales and marketing teams to create a strong, positive, and success-oriented culture

Create a strong leadership infrastructure and ensure the implementation of effective people management practices

Establish and maintain stakeholder relations, networks and customer services especially relating to key opinion leaders in order to achieve customer satisfaction and add value to customers

Cultivate relationships with customers, develop deep market insights, and customize commercial strategies across various customer segments

Ensure proper integration of face-to-face and digital channels to provide efficiencies and clear oversight via digital and Customer Relationship Management analytics

Collaborate with the global franchise team on strategic priorities and act as point of reference for the local operating country.

Drive organizational goals and strategic priorities within the organization

Ensure appropriate allocation & utilization of budget / resources to ensure budget efficiency, in line with company policy

Meet the high need for cross-functional influence and collaboration internally across divisions to deliver results and define effective channel mix for products

Why you?

Basic Qualifications :

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals :

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or science

Minimum 6 years of relevant marketing and sales experience

Nephrology commercial experience (preferred) or infectious disease experience, including product launch experience

Experience with turnaround challenges and performance delivery

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Greek and English)

Preferred Qualifications :

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus :

Minimum 3 years’ experience in business management & leadership position

Ability to utilize insights from key customers patients, payers, providers to drive key marketing decisions and forecasts.

Leadership capabilities to influence a group through managing change

Inclusion & Diversity at GSK :

Inclusion and diversity at GSK are key for our success. Here, you will thrive through bringing your unique experiences to both our company and the recruitment process.

We want you to be you, feel good and keep growing your career.