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Lexington Medical

Manufactures and sells surgical stapling systems

Sales Associate - Medical Device

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$60k - $80k+ Bonus + Car allowance + Travel expense reimbursement
Entry
Bachelor's
Austin, TX, USA
In PersonField-based role; approximately 75% travel, including driving within the territory, air travel, and overnight stays.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required; candidates with relevant clinical education and operating room experience will also be considered.
  • Demonstrated achievement in competitive athletics or team-based environments, outside sales or business development, or clinical or healthcare settings such as operating rooms, patient care, or procedural support.
  • Ability to build trust quickly with diverse stakeholders through interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to learn and apply technical or clinical information in real-world settings.
  • Willingness to generate new opportunities through outreach and follow-up.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills.
  • Resilience and ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
  • High degree of ownership, accountability, and professionalism.
  • Availability to travel approximately 75%, including driving within the territory, air travel, and overnight stays.
Responsibilities
  • Support territory growth by assisting with account penetration and stakeholder development.
  • Build and maintain relationships with surgeons, operating room staff, and hospital personnel.
  • Be present in operating rooms during procedures to observe, support product usage, and answer clinical questions.
  • Support account strategies, including trials, evaluations, and conversions.
  • Generate new business through direct outreach and cold calling.
  • Collaborate with sales team members and cross-functional partners to meet customer needs.
  • Gather and communicate customer feedback to Research and Development, Operations, and Marketing.

About the company

Lexington Medical designs and sells surgical stapling systems for bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeries. Their powered stapling systems and endostapling tools close wounds or connect tissues during surgery, and are manufactured in a Massachusetts facility using automation to ensure consistent quality. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration and in-house manufacturing, strong regulatory compliance, and clinically demonstrated benefits. Its goal is to improve surgical outcomes by giving surgeons more control and expanding access to advanced stapling therapies worldwide.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$6.6M

Headquarters

Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AEON launched commercially in the United States in May 2024.
  • 2026 studies showed lower air leaks and pancreatic fistulas versus comparator staplers.
  • The 2025 FDA SESE decision removes a major regulatory barrier for U.S. sales.

What critics are saying

  • Medtronic and Ethicon dominate stapling channels and pricing against Lexington’s commercial rollout.
  • AEON still lacks broad hospital penetration; surgeons can choose incumbents on availability and cost.
  • Failure to convert studies into contracts before 2027 turns Ampersand’s growth bet into a valuation trap.

What makes Lexington Medical unique

  • AEON cleared July 11, 2025; Lexington controls design and Massachusetts manufacturing.
  • Ampersand invested April 17, 2025, validating Lexington’s surgical stapling platform.
  • Clinical evidence spans 2,300+ patients across thoracic, bariatric, and gastrointestinal studies.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
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PR Newswire
Apr 17th, 2025
Lexington Medical Gains Ampersand Investment

Lexington Medical announced a strategic growth investment from Ampersand Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in healthcare and life sciences. This partnership aims to accelerate Lexington's innovation, manufacturing, and global expansion in surgical stapling solutions. The investment highlights Ampersand's confidence in Lexington's potential to redefine industry standards. Interested candidates can explore career opportunities at www.lexington-med.com/careers.