Regional Cardiovascular Lead - North Central

Merck; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Regional Cardiovascular Lead to engage scientific experts and drive product adoption in the Minneapolis area. The role focuses on developing strategic insights, managing territory collaborations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of experience in sales or healthcare. A hybrid work model is offered, allowing three days on-site and two remote, with a competitive salary range from $129,000 to $203,100 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in sales, healthcare, or marketing.
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in thought leader engagement within healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage scientific thought leaders in discussions about cardiovascular disease.
• Identify customer needs and collaborate on territory-level business plans.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Skills

Account Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Market Analysis

Product Knowledge

Customer Feedback Management

Team Leadership

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's business objectives.

Territory and Travel

• Field-based position in a territory that includes: Minneapolis, MN; Rochester, MN; Sioux Falls, SD.
• Willingness to travel within assigned geography, including overnight stays.
• Travel percentage 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.
• Technologically proficient (e.g., MS Office, iPad).
• 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
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Feedback Management
• Data Analysis
• Ethical Standards
• Interdepartmental Coordination
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Legal Compliance
• Market Analysis
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Product Knowledge
• Product Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Sales Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Insights
• Team Leadership

Preferred Skills

Current employees apply HERE. Current contingent workers apply HERE.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits such as 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days. More information at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Salary & Compensation

Salary range: $129,000.00 – $203,100.00. Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

Work Model

Hybrid work model: three total days on-site per week (Monday–Thursday), Friday remote, unless business critical tasks require on-site presence. Does not apply to field-based positions.

Travel Requirements

50%

Job Posting End Date

03/31/2026

EEO Statement

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. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

Location Restrictions

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only.

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 all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Requisition ID

R388993