Lexicon is a biopharmaceutical company with a mission of pioneering medicines that transforms 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 is 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 and ultimately impact the lives of patients. We are dedicated to making Lexicon a great place to work by providing employees with the 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!
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is currently searching for a highly motivated, results focused Cardiovascular Sales Specialist for our Virginia Beach, Virginia territory. You will be expected to deliver sales results to support our Cardiovascular Product launch. You also be expected to execute our brand strategy by engaging both institutional and office-based customers while demonstrating our corporate values of Integrity, Innovation, Respect, Transparency and Ownership.
This position will be based in the Virginia Beach territory.
Job Summary:
This position will act as an integral member of our Commercial Sales team and is responsible for delivering sales results for our Cardiovascular product launch.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
This direct customer-facing role will be responsible for executing our brand and sales strategy to effectively demonstrate our product value to key institutional and office-based customers
Leveraging your knowledge and expertise of local market trends, institutions, and key customers to optimize our national strategy to drive business results at the territory level
Developing strategic customer relationships with Cardiologists, Hospitalists, Heart Failure Specialists, as well as P&T Committee members
Working cross-collaboratively with Field Medical, Market Access, Marketing and other partners
Utilizing internal resources, such as market data and analysis to shape territory business plans in order to drive business results and impact patients
Responsible for using our internal systems to work through call planning and record call activity
Identifying and seizing opportunities to build organizational efficiency and process improvements to positively impact business results
Accountability for all systems and reporting requirements, including call reporting
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Minimum of 8-10 years of Pharma sales experience.
A minimum of 3-5 years’ Specialty Sales experience in Cardiology and calling on hospitals and office-based cardiovascular customers is required.
Previous pharmaceutical product launch experience is strongly preferred
Proven track record of sales results, commitment to performance excellence
Ability to develop long-term strategic relationships with customers aimed at helping patients and achieving business results
Strong attention to detail regarding call planning and reporting
Ability to work collaboratively across the matrix organization
For additional information about Lexicon and its programs, please visit www.lexpharma.com.
Lexicon requires all field-based new hires to ensure their vaccination status is in compliance with the hospitals/institutions that they visit and the credentialing requirements in their respective territory at all times during employment at Lexicon, except where such a requirement is prohibited by law. Alternatively, Lexicon will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.
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 and verification of credentials before beginning employment.
