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Regional Cardiovascular Lead - Northwest

Merck · Metropolitan Fresno · Yesterday
Distribution$129k–$203k/yrFull-time

About the Role

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.

Territory

This is a field-based sales position covering the Northwest territory, including portions of northern and central California (San Jose, San Francisco/Bay Area, Fresno, Stockton), as well as Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; and Honolulu, Hawaii. Candidates must be willing to travel within their assigned geography, including overnight travel. Travel varies based on candidate's location within the geography.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) 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 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.

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Biopharmaceuticals
  • Business Management
  • Business Planning
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Customer Feedback Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Ethical Standards
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Lead Generation
  • Legal Compliance
  • Market Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Product Knowledge
  • Profit Planning
  • Public Health
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Sales Reporting
  • Sales Training

Pay

The salary range for this role is $129,000.00 – $203,100.00. 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.

Benefits

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.

Schedule

Remote position with 25% travel requirements. Valid driver's license required. No relocation and no visa sponsorship available.

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