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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist – Metro Detroit District

Merck
September 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Detroit, MI)
United States
Sales
Territory Assignment
- Field-based sales role covering Metro Detroit and surrounding areas (including Detroit, Downriver, Dearborn, Northville, Livonia, Flint).
- Overnight travel may be required ~25% of the time.

Position Overview
- Primary customer contact in the territory; develop and manage relationships with cardiologists, primary care, and other healthcare professionals.
- Engage with physicians’ offices, integrated delivery systems, pharmacies, and hospital clinics.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a territory-level business plan aligned with policies, standards, and ethics.
- Maintain current product knowledge and required certifications.
- Conduct balanced, compliant product discussions aligned to product labeling.
- Provide management updates on customer needs, marketplace dynamics, and progress toward quality goals.
- Use headquarter-approved information on products, disease areas, and marketplace.
- Monitor business performance vs. objectives using company tools.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- S1: BA/BS or high school diploma/equivalent with 0–3 years relevant experience.
- S2: BA/BS or high school diploma/equivalent with 3+ years sales experience (or 6+ years relevant experience).
- Analyze complex data to create strategic sales plans; use digital tools.
- Flexible/adaptable; strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
- Work independently and collaboratively; valid driver’s license.
- Reside in territory or within 25 miles (metro) / 75 miles (non-metro); willing to relocate at own expense if outside.
Preferred Experience/Skills
- Sales/account management/consultative or customer service experience; 3+ years relevant sales.
- Cardiovascular sales experience with cardiologists/endocrinologists.
- Product launch experience; ability to explain complex information.
- Advanced analytics and multi-channel tools; proactive learning/agile mindset.

Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Annual bonus/long-term incentive (if applicable); medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.

Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee). Apply no later than the day before the posting end date (09/16/2026).