Role Summary
Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs. This position will report into the US Medical Next Gen Immunology team, which is a segment of the Medical Specialty Care Organization. Our Medical Team serves as a valued strategic partner with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access on therapeutic solutions to support patients’ needs. The US Medical Next Gen Immunology team is proud to support Sanofi’s deep commitment to chasing the miracles of science to improve the lives of patients. This position reports to the East Regional MSL Director, Next Gen Immunology (Derm/Rheum).
Responsibilities
- Utilize strong knowledge of relevant disease pathophysiology and management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products with external stakeholders.
- Cultivate and maintain robust, long-term peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and other stakeholders.
- Effectively utilize the Scientific Engagement Model to plan territory and individual stakeholder engagement interactions consistent with the Field Based Medical Activity Plan and medical function priorities.
- Generate and execute activities aligned with medical objectives and quarterly focus document within assigned territory.
- Critically and routinely evaluate information gained from published studies and stakeholder interactions to develop key insights that deepen our understanding of the market’s needs and opinions of external stakeholders and therefore contribute to enhancement of medical strategy.
- Keep abreast of medical and scientific developments in the therapeutic field to help identify and critically assess research opportunities and play a supportive role in the execution of evidence generation plans to enhance the value of our products in a real-world setting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Collaborate with the US R&D Field Medical Directors and Clinical Studies Unit to support clinical trials.
- Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS) and support ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes.
- Organize educational meetings or local scientific advisory boards when requested.
- Support medical initiatives at global, national, and regional conferences.
- Support speaker training.
- Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information associated with supported products and disease state area.
- Provide study site support and accelerate patient recruitment via scientific exchange.
- Delivery and coordination of site engagement.
- Sharing/delivery of insights back to study teams and other relevant cross functional partners.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation by proposing novel solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
- Uphold the highest professional and ethical standards in all interactions and communications.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies.
Qualifications
- Education: Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field (e.g., APP, MD, PharmD, PhD) — Required/Preferred not specified; include as per source.
- Work Experience: Previous MSL experience and/or clinical experience in dermatology preferred.
- Work Experience: 2+ years MSL experience and/or clinical or pharmacy experience in dermatology preferred.
Skills
- Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate this information to meet educational and research needs.
- Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders.
- Exemplary presentation skills with ability to distil complex data into a simple and impactful story.
- Demonstrates scientific expertise - stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the therapeutic area.
- Ability to translate expert feedback into actionable insights.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications and other digital tools.
- Ability to quickly pivot strategies based on emerging data, stakeholder feedback, and evolving priorities.
- Proactive Problem-Solver: Anticipates challenges and proactively develops solutions.
- Resiliency: Demonstrates perseverance in the face of setbacks and inspires the same mindset in colleagues.
- Ability to foster a positive and inclusive culture.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
Education
- Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field (e.g., APP, MD, PharmD, PhD)