Sanofi

Senior Medical Director, Pulmonary

Sanofi

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Massachusetts • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $206,250 - $297,916 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Coach, train and manage the the disease area directors’ team performance and development to ensure excellent execution of their role and of strategic goals.
  • Provide leadership to the Dermatology/Rheumatology, US Medical Immunology team (Medical Directors, Medical Science Liaison Managers, MSLs & Medical Operations Manager) by cultivating a culture of teamwork and collaboration to ensure the delivery of key priorities, while attracting, developing and retaining top talent.
  • In collaboration with Global and Alliance Medical partners, be accountable and lead the development of an Integrated Medical Plan (MSLs, IME, Medical Communications and Publications, Health outcomes, Safety and Clinical Research (phase IIIB-IV and ISTs)) and annual budget for the respective Therapeutic Area.
  • Lead and monitor the execution of the Integrated Medical Plan to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of all tactical activities or deliverables.
  • Communicate the details and progress of the Medical Plan to Senior Management, the Core Team and all parties responsible for execution.
  • Ensure strategic and cross-functional alignment across the organization and any joint ventures to achieve the medical mission of supporting safe and appropriate use of our products – including the alignment across the US Immunology franchise.
  • Support the generation and communication of scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders, develop/execute strategic and tactical Medical Engagement Plans, and manage MSL resources and budgets.
  • Partner with Field Medical Head, Medical Directors, and other internal partners to manage high-level regional stakeholder relationships, contribute to medical engagement planning, and oversee the MSL budget.
  • Identify and support MSL managers on opportunities for innovation and field excellence initiatives to differentiate Sanofi medical and help achieve and exceed department objectives.
  • Analyze data to optimize resources and support MSL field force planning for product life cycles, including pre-launch.
  • Develop recruiting plans and responsible to recruit, hire, develop, and manage medical talent, and secure approval for headcount changes to support the HO team’s needs.
  • Co-develops recruiting plans and works with the Field Medical Head to secure approval for headcount changes to support the MSL team’s needs
  • Provide medical leadership and expertise to sales, marketing, legal and regulatory functions for marketed products and drugs in development.
  • Maintain up-to-date working knowledge and adherence of all applicable prevailing guidance, regulation, and law that mandates the nature in which pharmaceutical organizations function including but not limited to FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, ISPOR).
  • Lead the review and approval of IST (Investigator Sponsored Trial) concepts/protocols according to applicable SOP(s).
  • Identify and communicate Product Alerts to the Core Team (in conjunction with U.S. Drug Safety, USRAMP, GMA).
  • Partner with U.S. Drug Safety in the management of clinical trial adverse events, post-marketing safety data, and in the communication of identified safety signals.
  • Develop and maintain close professional relationships with Key Thought Leaders (physicians and researchers) and relevant professional organizations.
  • Remain informed of current developments within pertinent medical and scientific communities through familiarity with current literature, attendance at meetings, conventions, professional associations, etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree required (PhD, Pharm.D., or equivalent) with relevant experience
  • A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Medical Affairs leadership
  • Clinical or Medical Affairs experience in Dermatology, Rheumatology or other relevant Immunology therapy area
  • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process
  • High degree of knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends to accurately identify key issues and develop strategies.
  • Ability to effectively participate in multi-disciplinary teams to set and meet business goals and objectives.
  • Thinks strategically leveraging knowledge of general business practice, the industry, medical practice and Sanofi strategic objectives to create a team strategy to achieve commitments.
  • Proven ability to utilize appropriate time and project management strategies and agility, to manage complex environment and motivate and guide management teams with the multiple skill levels.
  • Demonstrated record of people-development
  • Proven record of successful change management, a ‘Change Champion’ mindset
  • Digital literacy
Benefits
  • high-quality healthcare
  • prevention and wellness programs
  • at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Medical AffairsPharmacovigilanceClinical ResearchIntegrated Medical PlanData AnalysisProject ManagementBudget ManagementRecruitingMedical Engagement PlansRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeamworkCollaborationStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementCommunicationPeople DevelopmentAgilityInnovationStakeholder Management
Certifications
PhDPharm.D.