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Sanofi

Global pharma company; vaccines and R&D

Medical Director Oncology

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToronto, ON, Canada$144.1k - $208.2k

About the Job

Requirements

  • An MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced scientific or medical degree is required.
  • At least 5–8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including at least 7 years in medical affairs, medical education, or related fields, is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in oncology, particularly hematologic malignancies or multiple myeloma, is required.
  • Proven people-management experience and a track record of building, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams are required.
  • A deep understanding of the Canadian oncology landscape, including Health Canada regulations, health technology assessment processes (CDA and INESSS), provincial reimbursement pathways, and patient access challenges, is required.
  • Strong scientific acumen and the ability to translate oncology data into clear, actionable medical strategies are required.
  • Experience working with external partners from a distribution model is required.
  • Bilingualism in English and French is a strong asset.
  • Exceptional ability to lead, influence, and drive results without direct authority through persuasion, credibility, and strategic relationship-building across complex organizational structures.
  • Recognized scientific authority in oncology and ability to translate data into strategy.
  • Ability to anticipate trends, set long-term priorities, and align medical affairs activities with organizational and therapeutic area goals.
  • Ability to inspire, develop, and empower team members through mentorship and feedback.
  • Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders, payers, and regulators.
  • Ability to collaborate across commercial, regulatory, and clinical departments to align strategies and deliver integrated solutions.
  • Ability to keep patients’ and caregivers’ needs, experiences, and outcomes central to decisions and interactions.
  • Ability to design, interpret, and communicate real-world evidence and clinical data to support medical strategies and healthcare decisions.
  • Ability to uphold integrity, transparency, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Approximately 30–40% travel, including domestic and international travel, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the Canadian oncology medical affairs strategy in alignment with global and regional priorities.
  • Develop and execute the oncology Medical Affairs Plan, aligning it with brand strategy and patient access objectives.
  • Serve as the Canadian medical expert and scientific voice for oncology in internal and external forums.
  • Contribute to lifecycle management strategies, clinical trial planning, and launch and expansion readiness activities.
  • Provide medical input into brand planning, market access strategies, and reimbursement submissions to CDA, INESSS, and provincial payers.
  • Provide strategic medical direction and scientific oversight to the Field Medical Force covering oncology across Canada through a dotted-line relationship.
  • Develop and deliver medical training programs to maintain current, accurate, and compliant oncology knowledge among field teams.
  • Support field teams in developing medical content, educational materials, and scientific discussion guides.
  • Collaborate with field leadership on territory planning, account strategy, and key opinion leader engagement priorities.
  • Ensure consistency and quality of medical messaging in field interactions with healthcare professionals.
  • Provide ad hoc medical support and guidance to field teams on complex clinical questions, challenging accounts, and emerging scientific data.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, medical oncologists, hematologists, and other healthcare professionals across Canada.
  • Lead and support oncology advisory boards, scientific symposia, and medical education initiatives.
  • Represent Sanofi at national and international oncology congresses, including ASCO, ASH, and ESMO.
  • Engage with Health Canada, CDA, INESSS, and provincial payer bodies on oncology scientific and medical matters.
  • Partner with patient advocacy organizations to incorporate the patient voice into medical strategy and program design.
  • Support clinical trial recruitment and patient engagement initiatives across Canada.
  • Oversee local evidence-generation activities, including investigator-initiated trials, registries, real-world evidence studies, and patient-reported outcomes research.
  • Support Canadian participation in global registries and natural history studies.
  • Ensure timely and compliant dissemination of clinical and scientific data through publications, congress presentations, and medical communications.
  • Review and approve medical content, including publications, slide decks, medical information responses, and patient materials, for scientific accuracy, balance, and compliance.
  • Contribute to health economic and outcomes research to support market access and reimbursement submissions.
  • Partner with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Patient Safety, and Patient Advocacy teams on integrated, patient-focused oncology strategies.
  • Collaborate with global and regional Medical Affairs teams to align priorities, share Canadian insights, and contribute to global medical strategy.
  • Provide medical and scientific guidance for reimbursement submissions, health technology assessments, and patient access programs.
  • Work with Oncology Patient Services teams to optimize patient support and access pathways.
  • Support competitive intelligence and market analysis activities to inform medical and commercial strategy.
  • Ensure medical activities comply with Sanofi policies, Health Canada regulations, the Innovative Medicines Canada Code of Ethical Practices, and applicable laws and standards.
  • Promote ethics, integrity, patient safety, and transparency in medical engagements.
  • Ensure adherence to pharmacovigilance requirements and timely adverse-event reporting.
  • Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and evolving oncology and hematology guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with CD38-targeting therapies or other oncology monoclonal antibodies.
  • Knowledge of the multiple myeloma treatment landscape, including standard-of-care combinations.
  • Experience with oncology clinical trial design and execution.
  • Understanding of real-world evidence generation and health economic outcomes research in oncology.
  • Experience working with or supporting field medical teams and contributing to their scientific development.
  • Familiarity with CDA and INESSS submission processes and health technology assessment frameworks.

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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