Vaccines
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About Sanofi:

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

About the job

The Africa Vaccines Team at Sanofi is a high-performing team of medical leaders who are a trusted source of scientific and medical information and shared insights; effective and innovative strategic partners to our internal and external stakeholders; and dedicated to public health. We represent diverse experiences and backgrounds which strengthens our team and mirrors the healthcare communities we engage.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The South Africa PPH/PMED Franchise Medical Manager will participate to and execute the Medical and scientific (non-promotional) strategy for the PPH/PMED franchise portfolio/therapeutic area in close partnership with the other functional franchise leads and in alignment with the overall franchise strategy.

The main responsibilities include:

• Utilize strong business acumen, acting as a key strategic business partner to the organization

• Initiate and drive projects to raise standards of care and change clinical practice

• Ability to work independently with a solutions-oriented and balanced approach to ambiguity

• Lead and drive rapid integrated evidence planning and execution through deep understanding of internal and external stakeholder evidence needs and robust data gaps analysis

• Deep therapy area expertise and product knowledge including competitor data

• Drive strong collaborative relationships with commercial and cross-functional teams, including marketing, value & access, health economics, regulatory and clinical

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external experts

• Drive collaborative relationships with above-country colleagues to ensure the MCO / country involvement and strategic input into global and regional plans

• Good understanding of the impact and evolution of healthcare systems

• Lead creation and implementation of medical plans

• Ability to rapidly assimilate new data and integrate into new therapy area

• Create industry leading digital educational and scientific content that is timely, relevant, interactive and innovative

•  Champion the patient voice when developing and implementing medical strategies

• Demonstrate strong leadership influencing across networks and by coaching and mentoring members of the team

About you

Education/Experience/Certification:

• Doctorate level education: Pharma, MD or equivalent Medical degree preferred, PhD or PharmD

• Industry experience (including medical affairs field or office) and/or clinical experience mandatory, ideally with relevant vaccines experience

• Good understanding of the continuum of data generation including clinical development, Real World Evidence (RWE) and data gaps analysis

• Ability to act independently with a solutions-oriented and balanced approach to the grey areas

• Excellent communication skills including driving challenging discussions· Develop a good understanding of HCP communication preferences to adapt communication style and optimise use of relevant channels to suit

• Implement true scientific engagement journeys by bridging channel disconnect to drive ongoing engagement and grow collaborative opportunities and meaningful scientific exchange

• Be confident in the use of Omnichannel tools and ability to adapt to new channels

• Effectively and compliantly share unmet needs of HCPs and their centers with cross-functional teams to inform patient centric strategy

Take The Lead Values:

• Aim Higher  - Focus on what matters, set high standards and move with urgency, learning from setbacks as we go to achieve higher performance. 

• Act for patients - Never compromise on integrity, eliminate barriers, and partner with others to go faster and further for patients. 

• Be Bold - Take thoughtful risks, seize opportunities and think beyond what’s possible to accelerate our science and drive compelling growth. 

• Lead Together - Build trust and collaborate openly on our shared goals, celebrate collective wins and foster a sense of belonging. 

Why choose us?

• Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.

• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.

• Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continents.

• Make the impossible possible for millions by contributing to breakthrough moments like the world’s first RSV toddler vaccine.

• Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.

• Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation.

• Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.

• Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art digital and AI-powered manufacturing facilities, where you can be part of industry-leading advancements.

• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.

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