Senior Medical Director, Dermatology & Rheumatology
Sanofi
5 months ago
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Medical Affairs
Main Responsibilities:
- Coach, train, and manage disease area directors’ team performance and development to ensure excellent execution of role and strategic goals.
- Provide leadership to the Dermatology/Rheumatology US Medical Immunology team (Medical Directors, Medical Science Liaison Managers, MSLs, Medical Operations Manager) by cultivating teamwork and collaboration; attract, develop, and retain top talent.
- With Global and Alliance Medical partners, lead development of an Integrated Medical Plan (MSLs, IME, Medical Communications & Publications, Health outcomes, Safety, Clinical Research: phase IIIB-IV and ISTs) and annual budget for the Therapeutic Area.
- Lead and monitor execution of the Integrated Medical Plan to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of tactical activities/deliverables.
- Communicate Medical Plan details and progress to Senior Management, Core Team, and executing parties.
- Ensure strategic and cross-functional alignment (including joint ventures) to support safe and appropriate use of products.
- Support generation/communication of scientific and medical insights; develop/execute Medical Engagement Plans; manage MSL resources and budgets.
- Partner with Field Medical Head/Medical Directors to manage regional stakeholder relationships, support medical engagement planning, and oversee MSL budget.
- Identify and support MSL managers on innovation and field excellence initiatives; help achieve/exceed department objectives.
- Analyze data to optimize resources and support MSL field force planning across product life cycles (including pre-launch).
- Develop recruiting plans; recruit, hire, develop, and manage medical talent; secure approval for headcount changes.
- Provide medical leadership/expertise to sales, marketing, legal, and regulatory for marketed products and drugs in development.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable guidance, regulations, and laws (e.g., FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, ISPOR).
- Lead review/approval of IST concepts/protocols per SOPs.
- Identify and communicate Product Alerts to the Core Team (with US Drug Safety, USRAMP, GMA).
- Partner with US Drug Safety on clinical trial adverse events, post-marketing safety data, and safety signal communications.
- Develop/maintain relationships with Key Thought Leaders and relevant professional organizations.
- Stay current on developments in medical/scientific communities (literature, meetings, conventions, associations).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About You (Qualifications/Skills):
- Advanced degree required (PhD, Pharm.D., or equivalent) with relevant experience.
- Minimum 7 years relevant experience in Medical Affairs leadership.
- Clinical or Medical Affairs experience in Dermatology, Rheumatology, or other relevant Immunology therapy area.
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, medical landscape, regulatory/payer environment, public health, and industry trends.
- Ability to participate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to set and meet business goals.
- Strategic thinking; ability to leverage business/industry/medical practice knowledge to build team strategy.
- Proven project/time management ability and agility to manage complex environments and lead teams across skill levels.
- Demonstrated people-development experience.
- Proven change management experience; “Change Champion” mindset.
- Digital literacy.
Benefits:
- Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Coach, train, and manage disease area directors’ team performance and development to ensure excellent execution of role and strategic goals.
- Provide leadership to the Dermatology/Rheumatology US Medical Immunology team (Medical Directors, Medical Science Liaison Managers, MSLs, Medical Operations Manager) by cultivating teamwork and collaboration; attract, develop, and retain top talent.
- With Global and Alliance Medical partners, lead development of an Integrated Medical Plan (MSLs, IME, Medical Communications & Publications, Health outcomes, Safety, Clinical Research: phase IIIB-IV and ISTs) and annual budget for the Therapeutic Area.
- Lead and monitor execution of the Integrated Medical Plan to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of tactical activities/deliverables.
- Communicate Medical Plan details and progress to Senior Management, Core Team, and executing parties.
- Ensure strategic and cross-functional alignment (including joint ventures) to support safe and appropriate use of products.
- Support generation/communication of scientific and medical insights; develop/execute Medical Engagement Plans; manage MSL resources and budgets.
- Partner with Field Medical Head/Medical Directors to manage regional stakeholder relationships, support medical engagement planning, and oversee MSL budget.
- Identify and support MSL managers on innovation and field excellence initiatives; help achieve/exceed department objectives.
- Analyze data to optimize resources and support MSL field force planning across product life cycles (including pre-launch).
- Develop recruiting plans; recruit, hire, develop, and manage medical talent; secure approval for headcount changes.
- Provide medical leadership/expertise to sales, marketing, legal, and regulatory for marketed products and drugs in development.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable guidance, regulations, and laws (e.g., FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, ISPOR).
- Lead review/approval of IST concepts/protocols per SOPs.
- Identify and communicate Product Alerts to the Core Team (with US Drug Safety, USRAMP, GMA).
- Partner with US Drug Safety on clinical trial adverse events, post-marketing safety data, and safety signal communications.
- Develop/maintain relationships with Key Thought Leaders and relevant professional organizations.
- Stay current on developments in medical/scientific communities (literature, meetings, conventions, associations).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About You (Qualifications/Skills):
- Advanced degree required (PhD, Pharm.D., or equivalent) with relevant experience.
- Minimum 7 years relevant experience in Medical Affairs leadership.
- Clinical or Medical Affairs experience in Dermatology, Rheumatology, or other relevant Immunology therapy area.
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, medical landscape, regulatory/payer environment, public health, and industry trends.
- Ability to participate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to set and meet business goals.
- Strategic thinking; ability to leverage business/industry/medical practice knowledge to build team strategy.
- Proven project/time management ability and agility to manage complex environments and lead teams across skill levels.
- Demonstrated people-development experience.
- Proven change management experience; “Change Champion” mindset.
- Digital literacy.
Benefits:
- Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.