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Cardiovascular Specialist

Merck
August 19, 2026
On-site
Terre Haute, IN
Sales
Territory Assignment (Field-Based): Terre Haute, Indiana (covering Bloomington, Terre Haute, Greenwood, Columbus, Franklin, IN and surrounding areas). Overnight travel about 25% may be required. Candidate must live in the territory or within 25 miles of the workload center (metro) or within 75 miles (non-metro); relocation at own expense if outside distances.

Position Overview:
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 company policies, standards, and ethics.
- Maintain current product knowledge and certifications.
- Conduct balanced, compliant sales discussions aligned with product labeling.
- Provide management updates on customer needs, marketplace dynamics, and progress toward quality goals.
- Be knowledgeable on headquarter-approved information regarding approved products, disease, and marketplace.
- Monitor business performance against objectives using company tools.

Minimum Requirements:
- S1: Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or high school diploma/equivalent with 0–3 years relevant experience (sales/marketing/military/healthcare or scientific fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices).
- S2: Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or high school diploma/equivalent with 3+ years sales experience or 6+ years relevant experience.
- Analyze complex data to develop strategic sales plans.
- Comfortable using digital tools and platforms to engage healthcare professionals.
- Flexible/adaptable to changing market and customer expectations.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong organization and time management.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships.

Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Background in sales, account management, consultative roles, or customer service.
- Experience analyzing metrics to evaluate progress toward goals.
- Minimum 3 years relevant sales experience.
- Cardiovascular sales experience with established relationships with cardiologists and endocrinologists.
- Experience launching products and succeeding in competitive markets.
- Ability to simplify complex information and convey technical details.
- Proficient in advanced analytics; comfortable using multi-channel tools/technology.
- Proactive learning and agile growth mindset.

Required Skills:
Account Management; Customer Needs Assessments; Customer Relationship Management (CRM); Interpersonal Relationships; Market Analysis; Product Knowledge; Sales Forecasting; Sales Metrics; Sales Pipeline Management; Sales Reporting; Sales Strategy Development; Self Motivation