Medical Science Liaison, Cardiovascular - Central South

Lexicon is a biopharmaceutical company with a mission of pioneering medicines that transform patients’ lives. Through our unique approach to gene science based on Nobel Prize-winning technology, we are moving forward rapidly to bring innovative therapies to market. At Lexicon, our passion and dedication are driven by the patients for whom we work.

Lexicon employees are inspired by the idea that their work can improve patients' lives, and we know that our employees are essential to the success of our mission. Every day they bring their passion, talents, and dedication to an engaging environment where they are rewarded with opportunities to realize their potential. We are dedicated to making Lexicon a great place to work by providing employees with benefits, services, and programs as part of our total rewards package. Join our journey and be a part of our multitalented team and make a difference in patients’ lives!

We have offices in The Woodlands, Texas and Bridgewater, New Jersey.

We are seeking a highly motivated Cardiovascular Medical Science Liaison professional to join our team.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a candidate located in the Dallas, TX area who would cover our Central South territory which includes: TX, NM, CO, KS, OK, MO, AR, and LA.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a Lexicon point of contact to the medical/scientific and payor community. The MSL is responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining the medical and scientific relationships with national and regional key opinion leaders (KOLs). The MSL is also the lead medical and scientific point of contact for health-economic and medical/scientific discussions with payor accounts, Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). The MSL discusses clinical and health outcome data, medical information with the medical and pharmacy members for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T) as well as the internal medical and scientific advisors to the P&T Committee.

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Identify and cultivate relationships with national, regional and local KOLs, payer opinion leaders, formulary decision makers in practice to discuss therapeutic areas important at Lexicon.
• Engage in scientific exchange and education regarding Lexicon’s compounds and emerging therapies to ensure appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information in relation to our portfolio.
• Develop scientific expertise in the area of Cardiovascular disease management to foster timely, ethical and customer - focused engagements to HCPs.
• Deliver against engagement plans for key decision makers and payer-accounts by managing in collaboration with Lexicon field-based and non-field- based colleagues.
• Capture insights and Field interaction information in CRM system in a timely manner
• Work to pair our internal and external key customer’s educational and research needs with available Lexicon’s resources and provide latest emerging data in response to specific healthcare professional inquires.
• Assist with medical affairs activities, including medical information services, advisory board meetings as well as other scientific activities, such as medical booth at scientific meetings.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced scientific or health discipline degree required (MD, PhD, DNP, or PharmD).
• At least 2 years of field medical experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of Cardiovascular experience required.
• Experience presenting Health Outcome data to payors and C-suite members, preferred.
• Candidate must have strong scientific/medical expertise and demonstrated expertise in ability to synthesize and communicate medical information clearly.
• Will have demonstrated ability to represent Lexicon to the medical community and to develop and maintain credible and scientific relationships with leading national and regional medical experts in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), heart failure (HF) and Health Outcomes.
• Possesses excellent communication and formal presentation skills, organizational skills and ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously.
• Has understanding of the drug development process plus in-depth knowledge of the medical affairs role, including PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to complaint medical communications.
• Will be a proactive team player with highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to function on a cross-functional team.
• Has the ability to work independently in a field location.
• Travel 40 - 60%.

Salary Range: $185,000 - $215,000

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D coverage; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; paid time off and paid holidays. Eligible employees may participate in bonus and incentive compensation programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

For additional information about Lexicon and its programs, please visit www.lexpharma.com.

Lexicon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, background check, driving check (if applicable) and verification of credentials before beginning employment.