Respiratory Sales Senior Specialist - Cincinnati, Ohio

Respiratory Sales Senior Specialist (RSSS) plays a vital role in bridging the gap between medical products and the healthcare professionals who use them to treat patients. In this role you will develop and manage relationships with a diverse range of specialty health care customers including pulmonologists and other approved specialty physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and office managers. Joining this team means being a part of driving meaningful patient impact by utilizing our scientific expertise and serving as the primary contact for customers within your assigned territory, which includes Cincinnati, Ohio. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a territory-level business plan in alignment with company policies, standards, and ethics. Promote respiratory product and educate HCPs on the appropriate use of our product within an assigned territory while compliantly utilizing approved promotional resources. Monitor business performance against objectives using company tools to support effective planning and sales impact. Conduct balanced and compliant product sales discussions with health care providers and business professionals to align customer needs with company products according to product labelling. Demonstrate expertise in Patient Access Programs and Specialty Distribution Models (e.g., Specialty Pharmacy/HUBs). Maintain accurate records of Health Care Providers (HCP) interactions in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and utilize data for territory planning. Develop and maintain expertise to provide customers with key insights and tailored customer interactions using Company approved learning and development materials. Be knowledgeable on headquarter approved information regarding approved company products, disease, and marketplace. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 3+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech or equivalent sales experience. Experience in specialty pharmacy, distribution channels, and/or HUBs. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to travel up to 75%; must reside in the assigned territory. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license. Preferred Requirements Pulmonology experience is a plus; experience with specialty HCPs in any therapeutic area is desired. Success with multiple product launches. Demonstrated ability to navigate a flexible and agile way of working in sales. Required Skills Accountability Account Planning Biopharmaceutics Business Metrics Business Performance Management Chest Physiotherapy CiviCRM Customer Experience Design Customer Experience Management Customer Feedback Management Customer Insights Customer Management Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Ethical Standards Ethics Hospital Sales Interpersonal Relationships Lead Generation Managing Distribution Channels Market Analysis Pharmaceutical Sales Training Product Sales Pulmonology Preferred Skills Pharmaceutical Industry U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday‑Thursday, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day, unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in‑person attendance is required for, field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. Salary Range $106,200.00 – $167,200.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at Application You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. 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Los Angeles Residents Only We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre‑existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Job Details Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 75% Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: Yes Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date 04/21/2026 Requisition ID

R391679

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