Full-Time

Senior Medical Director

Neurology

Posted on 7/2/2026

Deadline 8/24/26
Sanofi

Sanofi

10,001+ employees

Global pharma company; vaccines and R&D

Compensation Overview

$206.3k - $297.9k/yr

Cambridge, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Morristown, NJ, USA

In Person

PharmD, PhD, MD

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
LLM

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Requirements
  • An advanced degree in a scientific discipline, specifically an MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent, is required.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in Medical Affairs, including Pre-Launch, Clinical Development, Launch, and Life Cycle Management activities, is required.
  • Experience in cross-portfolio Neurology areas is required.
  • A strong track record in developing and executing medical strategies in the United States is required.
  • Strong people management and development experience is required.
  • Experience in the use of artificial intelligence tools to drive internal and external impact is required.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical development processes and regulatory requirements is required.
  • In-depth understanding of the scientific method and the ability to apply insights for business needs based on medical and scientific rationale is required.
  • Effective internal and external relationship building with strong cross-functional collaboration skills is required.
  • The ability to challenge the status quo with innovation while remaining pragmatic and focused on priorities, translate strategies into actionable plans, adapt with agility, take calculated risks, and anticipate potential issues is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership to the United States Medical Affairs Next Generation Immunology team, including Medical Directors, Medical Science Liaison Managers, and Medical Science Liaisons, by cultivating teamwork and collaboration and attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
  • Manage a team of Medical Directors responsible for field training and Medical Science Liaison operations.
  • Provide values-guided management of direct reports aligned with Sanofi's core values.
  • Develop strategy and tactics for an integrated Medical Plan encompassing Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Education, Medical Communications and Publications, Health Outcomes, Safety, and Clinical Research across the neurology pipeline.
  • Provide cross-portfolio medical strategy and scientific expertise to Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory partners at Global and United States levels.
  • Lead medical and scientific advisory boards to capture insights and translate findings into actionable medical strategy.
  • Provide medical review and approval of promotional and medical materials in compliance with corporate standards and government and industry regulations.
  • Support the execution of United States Phase IIIB-IV clinical study programs.
  • Support the review and approval of Investigator Sponsored Trial concepts and protocols according to applicable standard operating procedures.
  • Partner with United States Drug Safety in managing clinical trial adverse events, post-marketing safety data, and communication of identified safety signals.
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with Key Thought Leaders, including healthcare practitioners and researchers, within the medical and scientific community.
  • Leverage emerging artificial intelligence-enabled evidence generation and large language model-focused education platforms to drive strategic impact across the Neurology pipeline.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in Ophthalmology is preferred.

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

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 sales rose 17.8%; Dupixent topped €5.2 billion for the quarter.
  • July 30 upgraded 2026 guidance to around 10% sales growth, with higher EPS.
  • August 4 MenQuadfi infant approval widens vaccine reach; Nexviazyme's June phase 3 readout strengthens pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Dupixent faces tougher H2 2026 comparisons, threatening growth after the €5.2 billion quarter.
  • Cenrifki carries liver injury risk; strict monitoring can slow adoption and invite liability.
  • Dupixent concentration and Regeneron's November 2024 lawsuit threaten Sanofi's core growth engine.

What makes Sanofi unique

  • Dupixent and partnered launch engine generate repeatable immunology cash flows across geographies.
  • Sanofi converted 2026 approvals for Sarclisa Escena, Wayrilz, and Cenrifki into launches.
  • Paulo Fontoura's September 1 R&D mandate centralizes translational science and regulatory execution.

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