Medical Science Liaison – Dermatology

Sanofi

Medical Science Liaison advancing Sanofi’s dermatology and Dupilumab strategy through scientific exchange. Gathering stakeholder insights and supporting evidence generation across the Midwest territory.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Minnesota, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $146,250 - $211,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stakeholder engagement and scientific communication within the dermatology and pharmaceutical sectors, leveraging advanced scientific knowledge to inform and educate key opinion leaders and healthcare providers. Proficient in developing and executing strategic engagement plans while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Degree In A Technical, Scientific, Or Medical FieldMinimum 2 Years Of Experience In Pharmaceutical, Clinical, Or Medical AffairsMSL Or Field-Based Scientific Engagement ExperienceExemplary Communication And Presentation SkillsKnowledge Of Local Pharmaceutical Regulations And Codes Of Practice

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Hard Skills

Stakeholder EngagementScientific CommunicationResearch Study DesignData InterpretationEvidence-Based Data ApplicationMedical Insights GatheringClinical Decision-MakingProject ManagementHealthcare Systems UnderstandingEpidemiology Monitoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityProblem SolvingTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsStakeholder Engagement Tracking Database

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseClean Driving Record

Industry Keywords

DermatologyDupilumabMedical AffairsHealthcare PolicyPublic HealthClinical TrialsPayer EnvironmentsRegulatory EnvironmentsScientific CongressesEducational Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted scientific partner to external experts and decision-makers in dermatology and Dupilumab
Conduct timely, appropriate, and frequent scientific exchanges with external stakeholders
Execute stakeholder engagement plans and gather medical insights
Maintain awareness of medical and scientific developments and assess research opportunities
Communicate medical and scientific information to Key Opinion Leaders, payers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders
Establish long-term peer relationships with KOLs and stakeholder partners
Engage stakeholders on disease, clinical, epidemiologic, healthcare policy, and scientific topics using approved materials
Map, identify, profile, and prioritize stakeholders using defined systems
Plan territory and individual stakeholder medical strategies and engagement plans
Attend scientific congresses and symposia and establish Sanofi Medical presence
Organize educational meetings and local scientific advisory boards when requested
Support speaker training
Respond to unsolicited medical information requests
Gather, record, evaluate, and share insights from stakeholder interactions and published studies
Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Medical Information, Commercial Operations, Business Development, and Regulatory teams
Support evidence-generation activities, data acquisition, protocol development, and data collection
Monitor disease epidemiology, clinical trial activity, and investigator-sponsored study opportunities
Manage a base of 50 stakeholders and maintain the stakeholder engagement tracking database
Plan day-to-day interactions and execute the KOL territory strategy
Develop territory engagement plans aligned with medical strategy and company objectives
Use approved scientific data during KOL interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in a technical, scientific, or medical field (MD, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or equivalent clinical advanced degree)
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to pass a complete background check
Minimum 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, clinical, or medical affairs industry
MSL or field-based scientific engagement experience preferred
Clear understanding of medical practice, clinical decision-making, and healthcare systems related to patient care
Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate it to meet educational and research needs
Demonstrated ability to address educational and research needs through cutting-edge scientific/evidence-based data
Understanding of research study design and execution
Exemplary communication and presentation skills
Experience working on multidisciplinary teams and managing significant project volume
Must reside within the Midwest territory
Knowledge of local pharmaceutical regulations and codes of practice
Knowledge of healthcare systems, medical landscape, regulatory and payer environments, public health, and industry trends
Proficiency in digital tools
Working knowledge of English as a second language

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellbeing benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Opportunities for career growth through promotion or lateral moves
Rewards package
Employee benefit programs