US Medical Director - Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Role Summary

US Medical Director - Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ. Leadership role reporting to Head of North America Neurology Medical, supporting Sanofi's MS portfolio and providing medical leadership for Riliprubart and other neurology pipeline assets in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases.

Responsibilities

• Lead US Neurology Medical activities related to Riliprubart and other pipeline assets addressing unmet needs in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases
• Develop and execute the annual US Medical Brand Plan aligned with critical success factors
• Identify unmet medical needs in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases addressable by Sanofi assets
• Cultivate relationships with current and future experts in MS, neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases across US academic and clinical medicine
• Develop and implement KOL management plans with the cross-functional team
• Gather expert insights to influence Clinical Development and Life Cycle Planning strategies
• Collaborate with the cross-functional team to define and refine branded product strategy
• Work with Clinical, Global Medical/Scientific Communications, Pharmacovigilance, and Statistics teams on post-hoc analyses and benefit/risk profile refinement
• Support communication strategies for company-generated data in collaboration with Global Medical Scientific Communications
• Provide medical support, education, and guidance to Commercial, Marketing, Sales, and Market Access teams
• Liaise with Global and US Neurology Medical Directors to ensure alignment across the organization
• Participate in Medical Affairs, Clinical Sciences & Operations, and cross-functional teams and committees

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, NP, or PharmD required
• 2+ years relevant experience in biologics/pharmaceutical industry OR relevant clinical experience
• Expertise in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases, multiple sclerosis, and/or neurology preferred
• Experience in both clinical development and patient care preferred

Skills

• Outstanding scientific acumen
• Strong leadership and analytical skills with ability to deliver on project objectives
• Proven ability to lead and influence teams without direct authority
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Self-directed with ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Collaborative and transparent leadership capabilities
• Creative and innovative thinking