Regional Cardiovascular Lead - New Jersey / Philadelphia

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic professional who excels at engaging scientific thought leaders in in-depth scientific discussions to join our team. The Regional Cardiovascular Lead (RCL) is a field-based expert responsible for engaging clinical scientific leaders and key decision makers to drive scientific exchange, product adoption, and gather strategic insights in the cardiovascular space. This role supports cross-functional collaboration, territory business planning, attendance at key scientific society meetings and compliance in alignment with our company's business objectives. This is a field-based position in a territory that includes Philadelphia, PA / Reading, PA / Eatontown, NJ / Newark, DE. Candidates must be willing to travel within their assigned geography, including overnight travel. Travel (%) varies based on candidate's location within the geography.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Engagement : Act as a trusted resource on cardiovascular disease and our company products. Lead approved scientific discussions, attend key scientific society meetings, and support educational programs. Insights & Strategy : Identify customer needs and treatment dynamics. Share actionable insights with HQ and collaborate on territory-level business plans. Sales and Account Management : Develop territory-level business plans, drive pull-through efforts, monitor performance, and maintain product expertise. Compliance : Ensure all activities meet legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Accurately document customer interactions.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in sales, healthcare, or marketing. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills with ability to convey complex scientific and public health-related concepts to diverse audiences. Technologically proficient (e.g., MS Office, iPad). Ability to travel within assigned territory, including overnight stays. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PharmD). 2+ years of recent cardiovascular market and product experience. Experience in thought leader engagement within healthcare.

Required Skills

Account Management, Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Customer Feedback Management, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Relationships, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Knowledge, Profit Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Sales Reporting, Sales Training, Team Leadership.

Preferred Skills

The salary range for this role is $126,500.00 - $199,100.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en / compensation-and-benefits . You can apply for this role through https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only : We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only : We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully : Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status : Regular Relocation : No VISA Sponsorship : No Travel Requirements : 50% Flexible Work Arrangements : Remote Shift : Not Indicated Valid Driving License : Yes Hazardous Material(s) : N / A