Cardiovascular Disease Specialist – Lubbock, TX

MSD • Lubbock, PA

3d • Remote

About The Position

As a Cardiovascular Disease Specialist, you will use scientific expertise to serve as the primary contact for customers in an assigned territory and deliver patient-focused solutions. You will work with Account Executives, Integrated Delivery Systems leaders, and other field colleagues. The field-based territory includes Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo, Texas. Travel depends on territory needs and the candidate’s residence; overnight travel may be required about 25% of the time.

You will develop and manage relationships with cardiologists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals. Customer settings include physicians’ offices, integrated delivery systems, pharmacies, and hospital clinics. The position’s band level, S1 or S2, will be evaluated based on the candidate’s qualifications.

The role is remote and has a 25% travel requirement. Relocation is not offered. The successful candidate is eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• For S1: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS), or high school diploma or equivalent with 0–3 years of relevant work experience. Relevant experience may include professional sales, marketing, military service, or work in healthcare or scientific fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices.
• For S2: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS), or high school diploma or equivalent with 3 or more years of sales experience; alternatively, a high school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant experience in professional sales, marketing, military service, healthcare, or scientific fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices.
• Ability to analyze complex data and use insights to develop strategic sales plans.
• Comfort using digital tools and platforms to engage healthcare professionals.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing market conditions and customer expectations.
• A record of success in educational and professional settings, demonstrating interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational and time-management skills, and collaboratively in team-oriented settings.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships by understanding and addressing customer needs.
• Residence in the territory or within 25 miles of the workload center for designated metro territories, or within 75 miles for non-metro territories; candidates outside these distances must be willing to relocate at their own expense.
• Required skills include account management, customer needs assessments, customer relationship management (CRM), health economics, interpersonal relationships, lead generation, market analysis, product knowledge, sales forecasting, sales metrics, sales pipeline management, sales reporting, sales strategy development, sales training, and self-motivation.

Nice To Haves

• Background in sales, account management, consultative roles, or customer service.
• Experience analyzing metrics to evaluate progress toward goals.
• At least 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 clearly convey technical details.
• Proficiency in using advanced analytics to generate customer insights and drive sales.
• Comfort using multichannel tools and technology to expand sales reach and impact.
• Proactive approach to learning and an agile growth mindset.

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 healthcare providers and business professionals, 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.
• Maintain knowledge of headquarters-approved information regarding approved company products, disease, and the marketplace.
• Monitor business performance against objectives using company tools to support effective planning and sales impact.
• Develop and manage relationships with healthcare customers, including cardiologists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level