Regional Cardiovascular Lead - Central California

Merck; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 126,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Regional Cardiovascular Lead based in Bismarck, North Dakota. This field-based role involves engaging clinical scientific leaders and driving product adoption in the cardiovascular space. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to travel extensively. The position offers a competitive salary range of $126,500.00 - $199,100.00 and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision healthcare

Retirement benefits, including 401(k)

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in sales, healthcare, or marketing.
• Strong communication and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to travel within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted resource on cardiovascular disease.
• Identify customer needs and treatment dynamics.
• Ensure all activities meet legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Skills

Account Management

Analytical Problem Solving

Interpersonal Relationships

Pharmaceutical Sales

Regulatory Compliance

Sales Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PharmD)

Tools

MS Office

iPad

Job description

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 business objectives.

This is a field-based sales position that is responsible for covering the Central California territory, which includes but is not limited to:

• Los Angeles County
• Orange County
• Inland Empire

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, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Relationships, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Knowledge, Profit Planning, Proven Commitment, Regulatory Compliance, Sales Operations, Sales Reporting, Sales Training, Team Leadership

Preferred Skills

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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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

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

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

Yes

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

10/21/2025

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Requisition ID R370069