Role Summary
US Medical Director, Dermatology (NextGen Immunology) leading strategic medical affairs in dermatology and rheumatology; requires deep expertise in biologics, RWE generation, and successful launch experience. Reports to the Senior Medical Director, Dermatology & Rheumatology.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive medical strategies for dermatology and rheumatology portfolios aligned with business objectives
- Spearhead the creation of US Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEGPs) in collaboration with cross-functional partners
- Generate innovative dermatology Real-World Evidence (RWE) addressing evidence gaps and supporting clinical decision-making
- Translate insights into actionable medical strategies that differentiate Sanofi's dermatology and rheumatology immunology portfolio
- Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to shape medical strategy
- Plan and execute high-impact Advisory Boards to generate scientific exchange and guidance
- Serve as medical authority on the Medical Materials Review Committee (MMRC) ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide medical expertise for launches and lifecycle management
- Develop evidence-based scientific narratives and lead publications/presentations based on RWE
- Drive medical education initiatives to address provider knowledge gaps and advance patient care
Qualifications
- Education: MD or equivalent advanced medical degree
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs
- Demonstrated expertise in dermatology and/or rheumatology
- Proven track record of successful biologic product launches
- Advanced knowledge of RWE methodologies, data sources, and US applications
- Understanding of clinical development and regulatory requirements
- Experience leveraging innovative RWE approaches (retrospective database analyses, prospective observational studies, patient registries)
- Ability to translate insights into strategic medical initiatives
- Ability to build and maintain KOL relationships; experience organizing advisory boards
- Background in medical content review and approval processes
Skills
- Result orientation and ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives
- Strategic thinking with evidence-based medical strategies
- Deep scientific expertise in dermatology/rheumatology
- Proficiency in RWE study design, execution, and interpretation
- Strong stakeholder management and communication
- Excellence in medical communications and presentations
- Project management and cross-functional collaboration
- Ethical decision-making and compliance mindset
Education
- MD or equivalent advanced medical degree
Additional Requirements
- Travel requirements are not specified in the provided description