Regional Cardiovascular Manager - West District
Merck
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (California, United States)
United States
Sales
Regional Cardiovascular Lead Manager (field-based; Western & Central US)
Primary Responsibilities
People Management
- Lead and guide Regional Cardiovascular Leads (RCLs); recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing, customer-centric team.
- Evaluate impact, maximize performance, coach/train RCLs, and support professional growth.
- Foster inclusivity and psychological safety.
Customer Engagement
- Build relationships with scientific/clinical leaders and engage HCP leaders in cardiovascular.
- Lead approved, deep scientific discussions; gather actionable customer insights.
- Attend scientific conferences/society meetings; collaborate cross-team within assigned geography.
- Partner with marketing/training to design engagement content.
Business Operations
- Manage and deploy resources (including budget) to meet objectives and ensure ROI.
- Identify/create opportunities; provide field/customer inputs to HQ brand strategy.
- Inform national strategy/tactics via cross-functional teams; develop and adjust strategic plans.
- Ensure compliance with business practices and regulatory/legal/compliance guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 6–8 years sales experience, including leading teams (or equivalent leadership in healthcare/scientific/marketing).
- Strong presentation/communication; ability to distill complex scientific/public health concepts.
- Collaboration/prioritization; contextualize decisions into broader strategy.
- Tech proficient (MS Office Suite, iPad); valid driver’s license.
- Travel/overnights required.
Preferred
- Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD).
- 5+ years Cardiovascular market; 5+ years Cardiovascular products.
- 3+ years scientific/clinical leader engagement.
Required Skills
- Customer engagement, healthcare/pharmaceutical sales, market analysis, resource allocation, sales forecasting/objectives/reporting, coaching, cardiology/cardiovascular pharmacology, regulatory policies, decision making.
Preferred Skills
- Current employees/contingent workers apply via internal links.
Benefits (if applicable/explicit)
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick/compassionate days).
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if current employee). Deadline stated on the posting.
Primary Responsibilities
People Management
- Lead and guide Regional Cardiovascular Leads (RCLs); recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing, customer-centric team.
- Evaluate impact, maximize performance, coach/train RCLs, and support professional growth.
- Foster inclusivity and psychological safety.
Customer Engagement
- Build relationships with scientific/clinical leaders and engage HCP leaders in cardiovascular.
- Lead approved, deep scientific discussions; gather actionable customer insights.
- Attend scientific conferences/society meetings; collaborate cross-team within assigned geography.
- Partner with marketing/training to design engagement content.
Business Operations
- Manage and deploy resources (including budget) to meet objectives and ensure ROI.
- Identify/create opportunities; provide field/customer inputs to HQ brand strategy.
- Inform national strategy/tactics via cross-functional teams; develop and adjust strategic plans.
- Ensure compliance with business practices and regulatory/legal/compliance guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 6–8 years sales experience, including leading teams (or equivalent leadership in healthcare/scientific/marketing).
- Strong presentation/communication; ability to distill complex scientific/public health concepts.
- Collaboration/prioritization; contextualize decisions into broader strategy.
- Tech proficient (MS Office Suite, iPad); valid driver’s license.
- Travel/overnights required.
Preferred
- Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD).
- 5+ years Cardiovascular market; 5+ years Cardiovascular products.
- 3+ years scientific/clinical leader engagement.
Required Skills
- Customer engagement, healthcare/pharmaceutical sales, market analysis, resource allocation, sales forecasting/objectives/reporting, coaching, cardiology/cardiovascular pharmacology, regulatory policies, decision making.
Preferred Skills
- Current employees/contingent workers apply via internal links.
Benefits (if applicable/explicit)
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick/compassionate days).
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if current employee). Deadline stated on the posting.