Associate Director, Medical Value and Outcomes (Mid-Atlantic)

Job Title: Associate Director, Medical Value and Outcomes (Mid-Atlantic)

About the Job

The Medical Value & Outcomes team member serves as the medical scientific lead for population-based healthcare decision makers to facilitate scientific exchange on disease state management and the value of Sanofi Genzyme products, to provide insights to internal teams on key evidence gaps relevant to healthcare decision-makers, and to identify/facilitate research, education, and other collaborations per applicable SOPs.  This position represents the MS and Immunology franchises serving as the MVO lead for assigned strategic regional accounts. 

The position supports the strategic and cross functional alignment within the organization in order to achieve the medical mission of safe and appropriate use of Sanofi Genzyme therapies.    The MVO assists in the development of Integrated Medical Plans through collaboration with Medical Communications and Publications, Medical Science Liaisons, and Health Outcomes personnel for assigned products.  In particular, this position serves as the MVO field strategic lead for multiple sclerosis and immunology, and, in doing so, liaises with the respective therapeutic area medical units and other internal stakeholders to provide input and to develop and implement field strategy, tactics, and associated resources and training needs for the MVO team.  In partnership with multiple internal stakeholders, the MVO aids in developing short and long-term strategies to integrate and advance the communication and needs of the oncology specialty community.  This position reports to MVO, Regional Director- West and is a member of the Sanofi Genzyme North American Medical Affairs team.

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

• Serve as medical scientific lead for assigned healthcare accounts and organizations.

• Identify, develop and maintain credible scientific partnerships with key medical, pharmacy, quality & health economics/outcomes/analytics healthcare decision-makers and opinion leaders within assigned accounts.

• Lead development and execution of customized medical account plans for assigned accounts in alignment with current Sanofi-Genzyme medical strategies and tactics and per approved policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Facilitate scientific exchange, education and provides access to medical, health policy, and health economic information (e.g., clinical presentations, dossier, budget impact models, etc.), and tailor information to meet the evidence needs of healthcare decision-makers, in alignment with current medical brand strategies and in a compliant manner.

• Collect and share customer insights and evidence gaps that help to inform and advance product portfolio development and customer engagement, including medical brand strategies, customer educational needs, scientific/health outcomes communications, and research priorities. Director level MVO will assist in developing insights into strategy.

• Develop key medical contacts related to clinical, evidence-based disease management/health outcome initiatives, aligned with overall medical brand strategy. Director level MVO will develop strategic medical partnerships and serve as mentors to MVO team members.

• Identify key contacts with applicable national/regional/local medical, payer, and advocacy associations.

• Support Sanofi-Genzyme scientific advisory boards and symposia. Attend and participate as appropriate in corporate and scientific conferences. Director level MVO will provide input and serve as leads.

• Work cross-functionally with US Market Access (USMA) Account Director team, as well as field commercial teams when needed and as appropriate, to coordinate engagement of and response to customers’ medical/scientific needs including alignment with additional Sanofi-Genzyme resources (e.g., Medical Directors, Brand Team member, HEOR/HEVA, or other functions).

• Provide input to the Medical Value & Outcomes Team for the development and delivery of field tools, resources, materials and training (e.g. product dossier, economic models, slide kits, articles, review summaries etc.). Director level MVO will provide support and lead the development and delivery, including associated budget management.

• Participate in internal cross-functional teams to provide input on evidence needs, educational opportunities, and resources. Director level MVOs will participate in publication plans, therapeutic area strategies and tactics planning

• Serve as mentor/preceptor for fellows and students. Associate Directors will have added mentor responsibility for other MVOs.

About You

Knowledge, Skills, and Equivalent Experience

• Understanding and knowledge of current US healthcare system, healthcare delivery, and biotechnology drug/devise development process required.

• Knowledge of HEOR disciplines, and basic understanding of biostatistics and evidence-based medicine required (i.e. research methodology, developing clinical protocols, clinical reports, etc.).

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work effectively in a constantly changing environment in both an independent and collaborative manner.

• Demonstrates a customer service mindset and the ability to gain insights and identify customer needs and opportunities.

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.

• Demonstrated ability and knowledge to effectively communicate medical, scientific, health economic, and business information to internal and external stakeholders.

Educational Background/Job-Related Experience

• Education: Advanced degree required; Doctoral degree - MD, PharmD, or PhD (clinical) strongly preferred; MBA or additional degree in health economics, health outcomes, public health or health policy is a plus.

• Managed care experience (e.g., experience as medical/clinical executive within managed healthcare organization or similar experience within the pharmaceutical industry)

• Clinical and/or pharmaceutical industry experience in specialty therapeutic fields strongly preferred (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis, Immunology, Dermatology, Asthma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Oncology)

• 3+ years of Pharmaceutical industry, managed care experience, or similar organizational experience required

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.

This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program.

Candidates must complete all fleet safety training and must maintain an acceptable driving record regarding accidents and incidents.

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.