US Medical Franchise Head, Rheumatology

Job Title: US Medical Franchise Head, Rheumatology

Location: Cambridge or Morristown

About the Job

Lead the Rheumatology, US Medical Immunology team, as a valued strategic partner with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory and Market Access to bring innovative therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of patients and establish Sanofi as a leader in Immunology.   

The US Medical Franchise Head, Rheumatology is responsible for orchestrating the seamless integration of the medical capabilities to deliver comprehensive solutions that address the holistic needs of customers and patients.  This leader is responsible for developing the U.S. medical strategy and tactical plan for their entire Therapeutic Area, the MSL Field strategy/leadership and operations to ensure delivery.  This includes a strong partnership with global, alliance management and the relevant U.S. cross-functional partners and ensuring these plans are tailored to the local needs and resources, both on data generation and all aspects of engagement with the scientific community.   

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the 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 Regional 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.  

• Aligns MSL roles and responsibilities across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they align with country launch plans and global policies.  

• Analyzes data to optimize resources and support MSL field force planning for product life cycles, including pre-launch.  

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, shares best practices across geographies, and ensures MSL objectives and KPIs are tracked.  

• Develops recruiting plans and responsible to recruit, hire, develop, and manage medical talent, and secures approval for headcount changes to support the MSL & HO 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.  

About You

• Advance degree/Doctorate (PhD., Pharm. D. or advanced degree) with relevant experience.  

• 7-10 years. Relevant experience in Medical Affairs leadership   

• Clinical or medical affairs experience in Rheumatology or other relevant immunology therapy area  

• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process. 

• Strong business acumen and ability to implement medical initiatives.  

• 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 

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.