Regional Cardiovascular Lead - Michigan

**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. + This is a field-based position in a territory that includes **Michigan** + 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, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Relationships, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Knowledge, Profit Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Sales Reporting, Sales Training, Team Leadership **Preferred Skills:** Current Employees apply HERE ( Current Contingent Workers apply HERE ( **US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:** Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here ( if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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. 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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 . You can apply for this role through (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 **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** 75% **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Remote **Shift:** Not Indicated **Valid Driving License:** Yes **Hazardous Material(s):** n/a **Job Posting End Date:** 11/27/2025 ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.** **Requisition ID:** R374636