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Sanofi

Global pharma company; vaccines and R&D

Medical Director Pulmonary

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$206.3k - $343.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences is required; acceptable credentials include NP, PA, PharmD, PhD, or MD with relevant experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in clinical practice, Medical Affairs, or clinical development is required.
  • Candidates with industry experience must have a strong track record developing and executing U.S. medical strategies, including substantial experience in Medical Affairs launch and life-cycle management activities.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environments, public health, and industry trends is required to identify key issues and develop strategies.
  • Sound scientific and clinical judgment is required, including an in-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific, and practical rationale.
  • Ability to understand how to conceptualize, design, and conduct clinical trials is required.
  • Ability to translate innovative strategies or solutions into actionable plans is required.
  • Strategic thinking that leverages general business practices, industry and medical-practice knowledge, and company objectives to develop team strategies and meet commitments is required.
  • Effective internal and external stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration are required.
  • Broad leadership experience and the ability to represent Medical Affairs within the company, across functions, and to leaders at every level are required.
  • Ability to work with experts from other functions and influence decisions without authority in complex matrix environments is required.
  • Ability to understand and communicate scientific and medical data and information to internal and external stakeholders is required.
  • Ability to develop and execute strategies that meet corporate objectives, create pragmatic solutions, work amid ambiguity, and adapt with agility is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others are required.
  • Problem-solving ability and sound, balanced judgment are required.
  • Strong written, oral, and presentation skills are required.
  • A high standard of personal integrity and commitment to ethics and scientific standards is required.
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort managing ambiguity are required.
  • Ability to work across different cultures is required.
  • Ability to use appropriate time- and project-management strategies to manage complex environments, prioritize, and manage expectations is required.
  • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory processes is required.
  • A record of successful change management and a change-champion mindset are required.
  • Digital literacy is required.
  • Ability to travel up to 35% of the time to customers, external meetings, trainings, and other internal meetings is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the integrated Medical Plan strategy and tactics, including medical education, medical communications and publications, health outcomes, safety, and clinical research (including Phase IIIB-IV and investigator-sponsored trials), as well as the annual budget for assigned therapeutic-area products.
  • Execute the Integrated Medical Plan and deliver its tactical activities and deliverables on time and within budget.
  • Communicate Medical Plan details and progress to management, the core team, and all parties responsible for execution.
  • Provide relevant data evidence to ensure the strategy is clearly defined and consistent with clinical-development and commercial-strategy objectives.
  • Support the generation and communication of scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders, and develop and execute strategic and tactical Medical Engagement Plans.
  • Provide medical strategy and expertise to Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory partners.
  • Ensure strategic and cross-functional alignment across the organization and joint ventures to support safe and appropriate product use and deliver medical priorities.
  • Provide medical leadership and expertise to sales, marketing, legal, and regulatory functions for marketed products and drugs in development.
  • Provide scientific guidance and collaborate with field, marketing, health economics and value assessment, Market Access, and sales teams.
  • Manage resources and budgets while developing and executing strategic and tactical Medical Engagement Plans.
  • Partner with the Field Medical Head, Medical Directors, and internal partners to manage high-level regional stakeholder relationships, contribute to medical-engagement planning, and oversee the tactical budget.
  • Collaborate with the health economics team to address questions and opportunities.
  • Review and approve promotional and medical materials in compliance with corporate standards and government and industry regulations.
  • Review and approve medical and scientific content in Regulatory, Safety, Scientific Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Commercial materials.
  • Review applications for independent medical education grants.
  • Review training materials for medical and commercial employees.
  • Maintain current working knowledge of and adhere to applicable guidance, regulations, and laws, including FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, and ISPOR requirements.
  • Support U.S. Phase IIIB-IV clinical study programs, including preparing study protocols, case report forms, study reports, statistical analysis plans, and clinical trial guidelines, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of study data.
  • Oversee clinical studies in accordance with company standards and government and industry regulations, including GCP/ICH.
  • Review and approve investigator-sponsored trial concepts and protocols according to applicable standard operating procedures.
  • Identify and co-create research collaborations in the therapeutic area to address key patient-care questions.
  • Identify needs for post-marketing clinical trials and registries, and oversee their management and execution.
  • Ensure company-generated and investigator-sponsored trial data are publicly presented appropriately and promptly, in a fair and balanced manner.
  • Partner with U.S. Drug Safety to manage clinical-trial adverse events, post-marketing safety data, and communication of identified safety signals.
  • Identify and communicate Product Alerts to the Core Team in conjunction with U.S. Drug Safety, USRAMP, and GMA.
  • Develop and maintain close professional relationships with key thought leaders, including physicians and researchers in the therapeutic-area medical and scientific community.
  • Lead medical and scientific advisory-board discussions to identify and elevate medically focused opportunities, resources, and strategic actions within Pulmonary.
  • Establish and maintain external scientific advisory boards and assist in advocacy development.
  • Represent Sanofi and strengthen its reputation in the therapeutic area through interactions with experts at medical meetings, advisory boards, and outreach meetings.
  • Provide disease-state and product training to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Stay informed about developments in the therapeutic-area medical and scientific communities through current literature, meetings, conventions, and professional associations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in Pulmonary and/or Immunology is strongly preferred.
  • MD is preferred.
  • Experience in clinical-trial design and execution is preferred.

About the Company

Sanofi

Global pharma company; vaccines and R&D

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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