Cardiovascular Disease Specialist

Join Merck as a Cardiovascular Disease Specialist in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, where you'll advance patient care by connecting our cardiovascular medicines with healthcare providers and medical systems that depend on them. In this full-time role, you'll leverage clinical expertise to build trusted relationships and drive awareness of evidence-based solutions within your assigned territory.

About the Role

You'll serve as a clinical expert and strategic partner for Merck's cardiovascular portfolio, translating scientific innovation into meaningful customer conversations. Working collaboratively with Account Executives, Integrated Delivery Systems leaders, and field colleagues, you'll identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes while supporting the sales team's market success. Your deep knowledge of cardiovascular disease and therapeutic options will position you as a valued resource for providers and healthcare administrators throughout your territory.

What You'll Do

• Deliver clinical expertise and product knowledge to healthcare providers, explaining efficacy, safety data, and treatment considerations
• Develop territory strategies to increase awareness and adoption of cardiovascular medicines among physicians and health systems
• Present clinical evidence and case studies to key opinion leaders, physician groups, and nursing staff
• Serve as the primary clinical contact for customer accounts, addressing complex clinical questions and supporting evidence-based prescribing
• Collaborate with internal sales teams to identify and capture market opportunities
• Maintain strong relationships with healthcare system leaders and clinical decision-makers
• Report market feedback and competitive intelligence to inform strategy
• Represent Merck with professionalism and integrity in all customer interactions

What We're Looking For

• Advanced degree (MSN, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) with expertise in cardiology or cardiovascular medicine
• Strong foundation in cardiovascular disease pathology, pharmacology, and clinical management
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills—able to translate clinical data for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build credibility with physicians and healthcare administrators
• Self-motivated professional comfortable managing territory accounts independently
• Experience collaborating effectively across functional teams in a pharmaceutical or healthcare setting
• Willingness to travel within your territory as needed

About Merck

Merck is a global innovator in pharmaceuticals and vaccines, dedicated to discovering and delivering medicines that address critical diseases affecting millions worldwide. Our cardiovascular franchise represents decades of research and clinical commitment, and our teams across the country work to ensure patients and providers have access to breakthrough therapies.

How to Apply

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