Remote Immunology Regional Sales Director

Merck & Co.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 232,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks an experienced immunology sales leader to oversee a U.S. Central region, guiding field teams, shaping engagement strategies, and aligning plans with payers and providers.

You will own the customer experience and drive regional growth through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes building high-performing teams, managing P&L, and delivering measurable business results while ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong customer-centric vision

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 U.S. Central region with travel up to 50%, including overnight trips within the territory.
• Demonstrated ability to develop regional strategic business plans, omnichannel strategies, and cross-functional partnerships.
• 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.
• 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

Clinical Immunology

Immunotherapy

Customer Engagement

Customer Relationship Building

Sales Strategy

P&L Management

Regulatory Compliance

People Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree in Life Sciences

MBA or MS (preferred)

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks an experienced immunology sales leader to oversee a U.S. Central region, guiding field teams, shaping engagement strategies, and aligning plans with payers and providers.

You will own the customer experience and drive regional growth through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes building high-performing teams, managing P&L, and delivering measurable business results while ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong customer-centric vision