Medical Director, Pulmonary
Sanofi
August 15, 2026
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
$206,250 - $343,750 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and execute an integrated US Medical Plan (Medical Education, Communications/Publications, Health Outcomes, Safety, Clinical Research incl. Phase IIIB-IV and Investigator Sponsored Trials) and annual budget.
- Execute on-time/on-budget delivery; communicate progress to Management/Core Team.
- Provide evidence to align medical strategy with clinical development and commercial objectives; generate and communicate scientific/medical insights.
- Provide medical strategy/expertise across Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory; ensure cross-functional alignment.
- Provide medical leadership for sales/marketing/legal/regulatory for marketed products and drugs in development.
- Provide scientific guidance and collaborate with field, marketing, HEVA, Market Access, and sales; manage medical engagement plans/resources/budgets.
- Partner with Field Medical Head/Medical Directors for regional stakeholder relationships and tactical budget oversight.
- Collaborate with Health Economics; review/approve promotional and medical materials; review/approve medical/scientific content across functions.
- Review/approve independent medical education grant applications and training materials.
- Ensure compliance with applicable guidance/regulations (e.g., FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, ISPOR).
- Support US Phase IIIB-IV study execution and oversight (protocols, CRFs, reports, SAPs, timely data reporting); manage studies under GCP/ICH.
- Review/approve IST concepts/protocols; co-create research collaborations; oversee post-marketing trials/registries; ensure fair/timely public presentation of data.
- Partner with US Drug Safety for adverse events/safety signals; communicate Product Alerts.
- Build Key Thought Leader relationships; lead/adapt advisory boards and represent the company at meetings; provide disease state/product training.
Qualifications
- Advance degree in life sciences/pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or MD with relevant experience).
- Minimum 5 years relevant Medical Affairs experience.
- Strong US medical strategy development/execution.
- Pulmonary and/or Immunology experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of healthcare systems, regulatory/payer environment, public health/industry trends.
- Strong clinical/scientific judgment; understanding of clinical trial design/conduct (design/execution preferred).
- Leadership presence; stakeholder management; influence without authority; excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process; proven change management (“Change Champion” mindset).
- Digital literacy; travel up to 35%.
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention/wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Application Instructions
- Not provided in the posting.
- Develop and execute an integrated US Medical Plan (Medical Education, Communications/Publications, Health Outcomes, Safety, Clinical Research incl. Phase IIIB-IV and Investigator Sponsored Trials) and annual budget.
- Execute on-time/on-budget delivery; communicate progress to Management/Core Team.
- Provide evidence to align medical strategy with clinical development and commercial objectives; generate and communicate scientific/medical insights.
- Provide medical strategy/expertise across Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory; ensure cross-functional alignment.
- Provide medical leadership for sales/marketing/legal/regulatory for marketed products and drugs in development.
- Provide scientific guidance and collaborate with field, marketing, HEVA, Market Access, and sales; manage medical engagement plans/resources/budgets.
- Partner with Field Medical Head/Medical Directors for regional stakeholder relationships and tactical budget oversight.
- Collaborate with Health Economics; review/approve promotional and medical materials; review/approve medical/scientific content across functions.
- Review/approve independent medical education grant applications and training materials.
- Ensure compliance with applicable guidance/regulations (e.g., FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, ISPOR).
- Support US Phase IIIB-IV study execution and oversight (protocols, CRFs, reports, SAPs, timely data reporting); manage studies under GCP/ICH.
- Review/approve IST concepts/protocols; co-create research collaborations; oversee post-marketing trials/registries; ensure fair/timely public presentation of data.
- Partner with US Drug Safety for adverse events/safety signals; communicate Product Alerts.
- Build Key Thought Leader relationships; lead/adapt advisory boards and represent the company at meetings; provide disease state/product training.
Qualifications
- Advance degree in life sciences/pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or MD with relevant experience).
- Minimum 5 years relevant Medical Affairs experience.
- Strong US medical strategy development/execution.
- Pulmonary and/or Immunology experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of healthcare systems, regulatory/payer environment, public health/industry trends.
- Strong clinical/scientific judgment; understanding of clinical trial design/conduct (design/execution preferred).
- Leadership presence; stakeholder management; influence without authority; excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process; proven change management (“Change Champion” mindset).
- Digital literacy; travel up to 35%.
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention/wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Application Instructions
- Not provided in the posting.