Cardiovascular Medical Advisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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We are looking for a candidate located in the Detroit, MI area who would cover our Central North territory which includes: MI, IL, WI, MO, IA, KS, NE, MN, SD, and ND.

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.

• 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 with 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 resources and provide latest emerging data in response to specific healthcare professional inquiries.
• 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.

• 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 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%.

$185,000 - $215,000

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.

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.