Remote Central Region Immunology Sales Director

Merck; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 232,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Merck in the United States is seeking a Regional Sales Director for Immunology to lead a district-based team and drive performance across the Central US. This field-based leadership role requires strategic planning, talent development, and strong customer relationships to optimize access and achieve growth objectives.

The position emphasizes P&L accountability, omnichannel execution, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance launch strategies and payer engagement.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and at least 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, or managed care within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience building and managing customer relationships.
• Resident of the region with the ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight trips within the assigned territory.
• Demonstrated ability to develop regional strategic business plans, implement omnichannel strategies, and partner cross-functionally to achieve launch and growth objectives.
• Strong knowledge of regional healthcare dynamics, including provider organizations, IDNs, specialty pharmacies, and access/reimbursement considerations.
• Track record of building and developing high-performing teams; strengths in strategic agility, business acumen, decision quality, driving results, managerial courage, and building effective teams.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performing regional team to execute approved customer engagement strategies that achieve business objectives.
• Own the customer portfolio and overall customer experience, ensuring delivery of accurate and trusted communications across all team touchpoints.
• Build and sustain business relationships with senior leaders and industry thought leaders to support strategic engagement.
• Align account plans with payer and managed‑care considerations to optimize access and reimbursement strategies.
• Deliver regional business results and meet defined P&L targets.
• Communicate and embed a customer‑centric vision across large teams, motivating employees at all levels toward shared goals.
• Contribute to national strategy and tactics through active participation on cross‑functional teams.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to grow the business.
• Maximize business potential by leveraging payer, patient, and HCP interactions and interdependencies.
• Provide input to set annual financial goals for the assigned customer base.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, business practices, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Leadership

Strategic Planning

Payer Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Merck in the United States is seeking a Regional Sales Director for Immunology to lead a district-based team and drive performance across the Central US. This field-based leadership role requires strategic planning, talent development, and strong customer relationships to optimize access and achieve growth objectives.

The position emphasizes P&L accountability, omnichannel execution, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance launch strategies and payer engagement.