Director, Medical Affairs

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 are driven by the patients for whom we work.

As a key member of the Medical Affairs leadership team, the incumbent will be an active thought partner in the creation and implementation of medical strategy for marketed products and assets in late-stage development.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects within Medical Affairs, and partners with cross-functional engagement teams to understand the medical customer in order to generate rigorous clinical and scientific content aligned to tactics for key internal and external stakeholders.
• Keeps abreast of evolving scientific landscape and medical literature and acts as a therapeutic area resource to help drive strategy and be a key internal contact/subject matter expert.
• Serves as internal reviewer for scientifically accurate promotional marketing materials, medical education programs, advisories, and symposia.
• May assist with the scientific review, development, execution, and communication of Lexicon Medical Affairs-sponsored or supported clinical research activities.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in relevant scientific field (PhD, PharmD, DO, or MD)
• Minimum of five (5) years Medical Affairs experience. Experience in a field medical customer-facing role highly preferred.
• Must have direct therapeutic area experience in cardiometabolic diseases, and related complications therein.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical launch activities and brand planning, including key opinion leader development plans with incorporation of a well-constructed scientific narrative.
• Solid understanding of the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory review of either promotional, non-promotional, or scientific materials preferred.
• History of successful performance through fast and focused execution and ability to foster a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated track record in continuous process improvements and sharing of best practices.
• Experience working in highly matrixed, cross-functional teams.