Regional Cardiovascular Lead - Rockies

Regional Cardiovascular Lead

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 Salt Lake City, UT / Denver, CO / Boise, ID / Billings, MT / Wyoming. 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

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

The salary range for this role is $126,500.00 - $199,100.00. 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.