Full-Time
Medical Education Lead
Posted on 11/22/2025
Sanofi
10,001+ employees
Global pharma company; vaccines and R&D
Compensation Overview
$125.3k - $181k/yr
Toronto, ON, Canada
Hybrid
Hybrid in Toronto with occasional travel; approximately 15-30% travel required.
 Education |
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- Master of Science degree (PhD, PharmD, MD an asset)
- 5+ years of Medical Affairs experience
- Strong knowledge of immunology therapeutic area (experience in respirology, dermatology and/or gastroenterology and asset)
- Project management experience
- Demonstrated experience in building relationship with thought leaders, pharmacists, nurses, and patient support groups.
- Expertise in educational design, adult learning, education best practice, and outcomes assessment
- Team leadership
- Strategic vision
- Knowledge of compliance
- Results oriented
- Strategic agility
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Scientific and business acumen
- Ability to critically appraise scientific data
- Facilitation skills
- Negotiation skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Travel Approximately 15-30% of the time with occasional weekend travel
- Languages Written and spoken English and French a definite asset
- Computer Knowledge Microsoft Outlook: Electronic mail; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Medical Education Team
- Lead and inspire the Medical Education Managers, ensuring team goals are clearly defined and aligned with brand strategy
- Set performance objectives and allocate resources efficiently across brands to support overarching brand goals
- Co-create impactful Medical Education plans with the Medical Education team to develop and execute strategic education plans that support scientific engagement and knowledge dissemination
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and leverage cross-functional opportunities, driving operational efficiency and alignment
- Lead and Oversee Medical Education Strategy and Execution
- Through Customer Insights, provide strategic direction for existing and emerging customer learning activities
- Participate in the development of the national medical education plans in line with the brands’/medical strategic direction, ongoing execution, and budgeting of medical education initiatives including regional and national speaker tours, symposia, conferences, and other interventions as needed
- Provide key customer insights gained from KOL interactions to business partners to help guide strategic direction
- Develop and nurture close relationships with KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) and other stakeholder groups to facilitate education initiatives and support the brand.
- Collaborate/partner with various internal/external stakeholders to develop and implement strategic and innovative customer education/value-add programs related to the brand therapeutic area
- Attend/participate in National/regional and major related therapeutic area conferences as needed
- Keep abreast of scientific literature/clinical data relating to therapeutic area.
- Collaborate with and provide expert-level CME/learning program consultation and support to the internal and external stakeholders
- Lead any education related initiatives within national/regional congresses e.g.: satellite symposia
- Validate fair market value for any payment for external stakeholders
- Review and approve all requirements related to educational initiatives
- Contribute to initiatives over and above educational initiatives: brand planning, strategic planning for the brands, program design, consultant for all programs containing educational components
- Manage Third Party Agencies efficiently: set clear expectations, timelines, optimal quote, close follow-up, ensure corporate presence and ownership of project, debriefing on project, and tight budget management.
- Monitor environment for new trends, opportunities, and competitor strategies, evolving business and educational needs, incorporate these findings into the development of education strategies and programs, and provide ongoing communication of these relevant findings to Brand Teams, and Field teams
- Establish relationships with University education departments, associations, key education stakeholders to build partnerships or strategic alliances in education and to develop programs which will answer healthcare educational needs
- Continually engage in self-development of education expertise, accreditation and performance measurement, while adhering to ethical healthcare educational standards/guidelines such as IMC CMA, CFPC, FMOQ, Royal College, ACME, internal compliance
- Stay attuned to new industry trend and advancing technologies related to Education and Learning Programs
- Identify and prioritize healthcare gaps from various sources (literature, consults, etc.) aligned to the therapeutic pillars.
- Aligned with the brand strategy, develop an innovative and strategic education plan including educational/learning objectives that will help reduce healthcare gaps, meet patient /customer needs and support National and/or regional objectives
- Work with field teams and cross functional partners to ensure optimal field implementation
- Develop interventions using evidence-based adult and organizational learning principles adapted to type of learners, content and setting
- Pilot new models of educational interventions to achieve effective learning and change of behavior
- Use measurement data to assess educational outcomes / metrics of the educational intervention
- Ensure appropriate accreditation and/or endorsement of selected programs
- Communicate outcomes and value of interventions within Sanofi and with customers
- Ensure learning and educational programs are aligned with IMC and internal compliance requirements
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Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and sells prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and vaccines. Its products span immunology, oncology, rare diseases, and vaccines, addressing unmet medical needs through a strong focus on research and development. Sanofi's core product model relies on large-scale R&D, strategic partnerships, and licensing to bring new therapies to markets, with revenue generated from product sales and collaborations. The company differentiates itself by leveraging its global reach, diverse portfolio, and emphasis on patient-centric solutions, safety, and quality to navigate regulatory environments in developed and emerging markets. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people worldwide by delivering innovative treatments and vaccines that meet unmet medical needs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1973
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Dupixent and a 75-plus project pipeline support continued growth and optionality.
- Sarclisa’s outpatient-friendly injector can expand adoption in home and clinic settings.
- Efdoralprin alfa and other rare-disease assets can monetize recombinant, non-plasma technologies.
What critics are saying
- Dupixent concentration leaves Sanofi exposed to payer pressure, label setbacks, and biosimilar erosion.
- Late-stage pipeline failures can destroy years of R&D spending and compress valuation.
- AI partnerships and platform investments require execution; underperformance wastes capital and time.
What makes Sanofi unique
- Sanofi combines pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biologics across immunology, oncology, and rare diseases.
- Its Sarclisa on-body injector approval differentiates treatment delivery for multiple myeloma patients.
- Sanofi is building AI capabilities through Owkin, Snowflake, and Toronto expansion.
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