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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist - Albany - Saratoga, NY

Job in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-11
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Outside Sales, Director of Sales, Healthcare / Medical Sales
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 79200 USD Yearly USD 79200.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

As a Cardiovascular Disease Specialist, you will drive meaningful patient impact by leveraging our scientific expertise and serving as the primary contact for customers within your assigned territory. As a key member of the local Customer Team, you will collaborate closely with Account Executives, Integrated Delivery Systems leaders, and other field colleagues to deliver seamless, patient-focused solutions.

Territory Assignment

This is a field-based sales role responsible for the Albany - Saratoga, NY territory covering Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs. Travel is approximately 25% of the time for overnight travel to support client meetings and ensure comprehensive territory coverage.

Position Overview

Develop and manage relationships with various health care customers, including cardiologists, primary care providers, and other health care professionals. Engage regularly with physicians’ offices, integrated delivery systems, pharmacies, and hospital clinics to execute responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a territory-level business plan in alignment with company policies, standards, and ethics.
  • Maintain current product knowledge and certifications for the company’s portfolio.
  • Conduct balanced and compliant product sales discussions with health care providers, aligning customer needs with company products according to product labeling.
  • Provide management with regular updates on customer needs, marketplace dynamics, and progress toward quality goals.
  • Be knowledgeable on headquarters-approved information regarding approved company products, disease, and marketplace.
  • Monitor business performance against objectives using company tools to support effective planning and sales impact.
Qualifications

The position’s band level will be evaluated based on candidate qualifications.

Minimum Requirements
  • For S1 Level: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or high school diploma/ equivalence with 0‑3 years of relevant work experience (sales, marketing, military service, or roles within healthcare or scientific fields).
  • For S2 Level: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or high school diploma/ equivalence with 3+ years sales experience or 6+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Able to analyze complex data and leverage insights to develop strategic sales plans.
  • Comfortable using digital tools and platforms to engage with healthcare professionals.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing market conditions and customer expectations.
  • Proven track record of success in educational and professional environments, demonstrating strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Works independently and collaboratively, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Strong ability to build and maintain customer relationships by understanding and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Reside in the territory or within 25 miles of the workload center for designated metro territories or within 75 miles for non‑metro territories; or be willing to relocate at own expense if outside these distances.
Preferred Experience and Skills
  • Background in sales, account management, consultative roles, or customer service.
  • Experience analyzing metrics to evaluate progress toward goals.
  • Minimum of 3 years of 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 clearly.
  • Proficient in using advanced analytics to generate customer insights and drive sales.
  • Comfortable leveraging multi‑channel tools and technology to expand sales reach and impact.
  • Demonstrates a proactive learning approach and an agile growth mindset.
Salary Range

S1: $79,200.00 - $
S2: $ - $

Required Skills
  • Account Management
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Lead Generation
  • Market Analysis
  • Product Knowledge
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Sales Metrics
  • Sales Pipeline Management
  • Sales Reporting
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Self‑Motivation
Preferred Skills
  • Current Employees apply…
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