Cardiovascular Disease Specialist – Northern Michigan

Merck; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Benefits package

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Cardiovascular Disease Specialist to drive patient impact by applying scientific expertise and serving as the primary contact for customers in the Northern Michigan territory. You will collaborate with Account Executives and other field colleagues to deliver patient-focused solutions.

The role covers Grand Rapids, Traverse City and surrounding areas; 25% travel is expected to support client meetings and territory coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or high school diploma with relevant work experience as described in S1 or S2 levels.
• 0–3 years of relevant work experience for S1; 3+ years of sales experience or 6 years with high school diploma for S2.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory-level business plan.
• Maintain product knowledge and certifications for the portfolio.
• Conduct sales discussions with health care providers to align needs with product labeling.
• Provide management with updates on customer needs and marketplace dynamics.
• Be knowledgeable on HQ-approved information regarding products and disease areas.
• Monitor performance against objectives using company tools.

Skills

Cardiovascular sales

CRM

Territory management

Sales planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

High school diploma

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Description

As a Cardiovascular Disease Specialist, you will drive meaningful patient impact by leveraging our scientific expertise and serving as the primary contact for customers within your assigned territory. As a key member of the local Customer Team, you will collaborate closely with Account Executives, Integrated Delivery Systems leaders, and other field colleagues to deliver seamless, patient-focused solutions.

As a Cardiovascular Disease Specialist, you will drive meaningful patient impact by leveraging our scientific expertise and serving as the primary contact for customers within your assigned territory. As a key member of the local Customer Team, you will collaborate closely with Account Executives, Integrated Delivery Systems leaders, and other field colleagues to deliver seamless, patient-focused solutions.

Territory Assignment

This is a field-based sales role responsible for covering the Northern Michigan territory Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Petoskey, Muskegon, Iron Mountain.

Travel (%) depends on the needs of the territory and where the selected candidate resides, and overnight travel may be required about 25% of the time to support client meetings and ensure comprehensive territory coverage.

Position Overview

In this role, you will develop and manage relationships with a range of health care customers, including cardiologists, primary care, and other health care professionals.

You will regularly engage with various health care settings, such as physicians’ offices, integrated delivery systems, pharmacies, and hospital clinics, to effectively execute your responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory-level business plan in alignment with company policies, standards, and ethics.
• Maintain current product knowledge and certifications for the company’s portfolio.
• Conduct balanced and compliant product sales discussions with health care providers and business professionals to align customer needs with company products according to product labeling.
• Provide management with regular updates on customer needs, marketplace dynamics, and progress toward quality goals.
• Be knowledgeable on headquarter approved information regarding approved company products, disease, and marketplace
• Monitor business performance against objectives using company tools to support effective planning and sales impact.

Qualifications

This position's band level will be evaluated based on candidate's qualifications.

Minimum Requirements

• S1 Level: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS), or High school diploma or equivalent with 0-3 years of relevant work experience, which may include professional sales, marketing, military service, or roles within healthcare or scientific fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices.
• S2 Level: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS), or High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years Sales experience or a minimum of high school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant work experience which may include professional sales, marketing, military service, or roles within healthcare or scientific fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices.
• Able to analyze complex data and leverage insights to develop strategic sales plans.
• Comfortable using digital tools and platforms to engage with healthcare professionals.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing market conditions and customer expectations.
• Proven track record of success in both educational and professional environments, demonstrating strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Works well both independently, with excellent organizational and time management skills, and collaboratively within team-oriented settings.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate strong ability at building and maintaining customer relationships by understanding and addressing their needs effectively.
• Reside in the territory or within 25 miles of the workload center for designated metro territories, or within 75 miles for non‑metro territories; if outside these distances, candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Background in sales, account management, consultative roles, or customer service.
• Experience analyzing metrics to evaluate progress toward goals.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant sales experience.
• Cardiovascular sales experience with established relationships with cardiologists and endocrinologists.
• Experience launching products and succeeding in competitive markets.
• Ability to simplify complex information and convey technical details clearly.
• Proficient in using advanced analytics to generate customer insights and drive sales.
• Comfortable leveraging multi-channel tools and technology to expand sales reach and impact.
• Demonstrates a proactive learning approach and an agile growth mindset.

Required Skills

Account Management, Account Management, Business Decisions, Business Metrics, Care Planning, Client Relationship Building, Competency Management, Competitive Strategies, Customer Engagement, Customer Needs Assessments, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Distribution Channels, Goal Setting, Health Economics, Hospitality Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Medical Sales, Metrics Development, Patient Treatment, Product Knowledge, Product Rollouts, Product Sales {+ 10 more}

Requirements

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The salary range for this role is

$79,200.00 - $124,700.00

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.

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

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

Yes

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

09/24/2026

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Requisition ID

R417135