Regional Cardiovascular Lead - Northwest
Merck
- Location
- San Jose, California, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $129k – $203.1k/yr
- Posted
- 22h ago
Skills
About this role
Job Description
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 sales position that is responsible for covering the Northwest territory. This territory includes portions of northern and central California, such as San Jose, San Francisco/Bay Area, Fresno, Stockton, and will also cover Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; 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 Key Responsibilities include and may not be limited to: 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.
Required Skills
Account Management, Account Management, Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Attendance Tracking, Biopharmaceuticals, Business Management, Business Planning, Business Planning and Control System (BPCS), 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 {+ 2 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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. For more information about personal rights under the U.S.
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