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Adult Immunization Specialist (Vaccines) Dallas (East) Texas

GSK

Dallas, TX; Tyler, TXOnsitePosted 16 days ago
Full TimeEntry LevelCommercial & Pharma SalesPharmaceutical
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Summary

The Immunization Specialist (IS) plays a pivotal role in driving healthcare provider (HCP) engagement and vaccine uptake across adult customers. The IS educates HCPs and their office staff on disease prevention and GSK's vaccine portfolio, effectively communicating clinical value and supporting vaccination goals. The role requires strong customer engagement skills, scientific fluency, and the ability to translate clinical data into meaningful conversations that drive immunization impact.

Job description

Role Overview

The Immunization Specialist (IS) plays a pivotal role in driving healthcare provider (HCP) engagement and vaccine uptake across adult customers. The IS educates HCPs and their office staff on disease prevention and GSK's vaccine portfolio, effectively communicating clinical value and supporting vaccination goals. The role requires strong customer engagement skills, scientific fluency, and the ability to translate clinical data into meaningful conversations that drive immunization impact.

Responsibilities

  • Engage HCPs across internal medicine, family practice and health departments to communicate the clinical value and benefits of GSK vaccines using approved materials.
  • Build and maintain deep expertise in vaccine therapeutic areas, GSK products and competitors.
  • Support peer-to-peer educational programs, conventions, and speaker events to enhance vaccine awareness and recommendation.
  • Tailor engagement strategies based on local practice dynamics and HCP/account needs.
  • Ensure pull through across adult segments for both private and public vaccination, including stocking, in-office vaccination and/or a strong referral process.
  • Partner with Vaccine Account Managers to drive product pull through within Public Awardees, Health Systems and other contracted accounts.
  • Influence the uptake of publicly funded vaccines by engaging with HCPs/staff and health department and develop knowledge of their immunization goals and funding cycles.
  • Support accounts with their ordering and inventory management needs as appropriate.
  • Work with Account managers to appropriately educate/communicate HCPs/staff on HS policies.
  • Identify and address barriers to contract execution and utilization, providing actionable feedback.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Market Access, Medical Affairs, Account Teams) to ensure aligned and compliant execution.
  • Help identify and address barriers to vaccine access, reimbursement or workflow integration.
  • Provide actionable field insights to inform local strategy, optimize resources, and enhance execution.
  • Uphold GSK's standards for compliant, high-quality customer engagement in line with company policies and healthcare regulations.
  • Participate in business reviews and team huddles to assess progress and identify opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate CRM documentation and activity records per compliance and field standards.

Success Metrics & Key Performance Indicators

  • Achieve assigned territory sales, immunization rates and market share targets.
  • Activity metrics (e.g. customer reach, frequency), progress on Good Selling Outcomes, utilization of key educational assets.
  • 100% compliance with documentation in CRM systems and GSK policies.
  • Completion of selling excellence and product related training programs and modules.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 2 years of business-to-business or pharmaceutical sales experience.
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as required for customer engagement. Occasional overnights and weekend travel.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to drive (essential function of this role).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of vaccines sales experience.
  • Strong track record of high-level performance and consistent achievements.
  • Strong account-selling skills, including business-to-business experience in a healthcare.
  • Demonstrated competency of science, business acumen, and customer engagement.
  • Knowledge and experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Demonstrated learning agility.

Key Skills/Competencies

  • Advanced business acumen and analytical skills to diagnose opportunities.
  • Self-directed and organized with the ability to adapt and change in a shifting environment.
  • Impact and influence with customers to mobilize action plans.
  • Ability to quickly identify issues and develop recommendations for timely, compliant resolution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 2 years of business-to-business or pharmaceutical sales experience
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as required for customer engagement
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to drive

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program

Company overview

GSK plc (formerly GlaxoSmithKline) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare companies with operations in over 150 countries. The company specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's therapeutic areas include respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company is particularly renowned for its vaccine portfolio and has been at the forefront of developing treatments for major global health challenges. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, GSK maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and has a significant presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and emerging economies. The company's mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.

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