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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Principal Scientist” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in PA: $98k–$110k, median $98k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 8 certified filings for “Principal Scientist” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in PA: $98k–$110k, median $98k. Most were filed at wage level I (63%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
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 centred 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
Based in Coimbatore, you will build trusted, professional relationships with healthcare partners by sharing clear, science-based information. You will design and deliver a territory plan focused on local needs and customer insight. Working closely with colleagues across teams, you will help address challenges and improve patient access. We look for curious, honest, and practical thinkers who want to grow and make a meaningful impact. This role offers strong learning opportunities, visible career progression, and a chance to unite 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:
- Build and maintain respectful, professional relationships with doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare partners in your territory.
- Develop and execute a territory business plan based on customer insight and local patient needs.
- Share clear and accurate science-based information to support healthcare professionals’ decision-making.
- Record and report activities, outcomes, and customer insights accurately using company systems and tools.
- Collaborate with colleagues across functions to address customer needs and improve patient access.
- Continuously expand your knowledge of clinical evidence, market trends, and ways to enhance your performance.
Why You?
Work type
This is an on-site role based in Coimbatore, requiring regular travel within the assigned territory. You will be part of a supportive team providing coaching and practical feedback. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We value inclusion and strive to create a workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution.
- Minimum 1 year of customer-facing experience in field sales, medical business, or territory management.
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly within the territory.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Tamil; knowledge of other local languages spoken in Coimbatore is a plus.
- Basic digital skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Right to work in India.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical, medical, or healthcare-related roles.
- Comfortable discussing clinical evidence and explaining scientific concepts to healthcare professionals.
- Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills.
- Ability to use customer insight and simple data to guide your activities and priorities.
- Fluency in Tamil and local languages spoken in and around Coimbatore.
- High motivation to learn, adapt, and take on increasing responsibility.
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