Medical Scientific Liaison Madrid

• Grade: L2
• Location: Madrid
• Job type: Permanent, Full-time

About the job

At Sanofi, we are driven by one purpose – we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We never settle and now we are creating a new paradigm with a first-in-class therapy in the Transplant therapeutic area.

The transplant area has as its priority the development of a portfolio composed of several already authorized drugs in solid organ transplantation (SOT) to be complemented by the incorporation of a first-in-class treatment for chronic Graft versus Host disease (cGVHD), Belumosudil, in the near future and other under investigation potential indications. cGVHD is a serious condition which may occur after an allogenic Hematopoietic Stem Cell transplant (HSCT) with a high impact in patient’ s quality of life.

We are a team passionate about science and how we can improve the lives of patients. We leverage our innovation and transformation to support patients. Cross-work is one of our hallmarks and each of us lives the Play to win behaviors. We embrace a diverse and inclusive culture that engages and develops people to deliver outstanding results.

We now present an exciting opportunity for you to go further faster. If you’re excited by the prospect of bringing this innovative, first-in-class therapy to impact in patient’s life, then we want to hear from you as we build a great team who will work in disease-modifying therapies in areas of high unmet need.

This is a chance to bring your energy, expertise, and experience to truly transformative and career-defining leadership roles where you can help change countless lives. In return, you will have a rare opportunity in pharma – the chance to help disrupt and delay a debilitating and widespread disease. This really is a ‘prime time’ role offering you huge visibility and the chance to fast-track your career in healthcare. Innovation, patient focus and disruptive thinking are all key threads of our Play To Win culture. at team who will work in disease-modifying therapies in areas of high unmet need.

Our Team:

As an MSL, you will be the trusted scientific partner in the field for external experts and decision-makers (incl. KOLs, haematologists, pneumologist, nephrologist and other scientific stakeholders) engaging in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination on a first-in-class therapy in chronic Graft Versus Host Disease. You will be primarily responsible to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our innovative product in the therapeutic area.

Reporting to Transplant Medical Lead, this role is strategically positioned to realize the ambition for Transplant Unit and contribute to the overall future success of Sanofi.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Being the trusted scientific partner to key external experts (incl. KOLs, haematologists, pneumologist, nephrologist and other scientific stakeholders), establishing and maintaining robust, long-term peer relationships.
• Conducting high-touch scientific exchange with experts from key accounts (e.g., KOLs in Centers of Excellence) and beyond (e.g., broader HCP groups/scientific stakeholders outside of Centers of Excellence) to convey a compelling and highly scientific narrative on Chronic Graft versus Host disease disease stages and SOT.
• Engaging with experts from key accounts (e.g., KOLs haematologists, pneumologist, nephrologist and other scientific stakeholders in Centers of Excellence) to share scientific data, answer scientific questions and support them in developing best practices.
• Linking internal partners to external thought leaders for education and research collaboration
• Disseminating scientific information including innovative medical education materials and research concepts to KOLs and fostering medical and scientific information exchange between the medical community
• Tailoring engagement to the different segments of stakeholders, based on comprehensive stakeholders’ mapping (incl. KOLs, haematologists, pneumologist, nephrologist and other scientific stakeholders) and local go-to-market model.
• Working with cross-functional team to leverage an omnichannel approach in the engagement with external experts and orchestrate a high-touch & personalized engagement across different innovative channels (e.g., social media, peer-to-peer communities, websites, online portals, etc.)
• Operating in cross-functional teams in agile setting with self-organized teams around main customer accounts to support patients.
• Keeping up to date about medical and scientific developments in the Transplant and cGVHD field
• Promoting experience sharing among key external experts (incl. KOLs, haematologists, pneumologist, nephrologist and other scientific stakeholders) to reinforce disease awareness.
• Gathering data and identifying insights from in-field stakeholder interactions and providing feedback to the cross-functional organization to feed the Medical Glocal strategy (e.g., allowing enhancement of scientific messages, plans, etc.)
• Collaborate with Market Access teams in driving the access strategy by engaging with regional payers / drug formulary committees and key account decision-makers to drive evidence / clinical value discussions (incl. treatment, health economics) – where relevant
• Sharing educational materials with KOLs and broader medical audiences/groups
• Answering to product-specific questions to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of the treatment and shape the scientific paradigm in Transplant and cGVHD.
• Coordinating and directing to right teams any direct requests for ISS, RCT, Managed Access Programs or others

About you

• Experience:
  • MD, Pharmacist or equivalent, PharmD, PhD, MsC or equivalent experience in relevant area
  • Experience in Specialty / Rare disease / Other Therapeutic Areas field based medical activities.
  • Experience in academia / research environment highly preferred.
  • Relevant experience in a hospital or clinical setting in transplant and/or hematologist highly preferred

• Soft skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to utilize effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues, flexible in own approach to people and situations.
  • Skilfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projects.
  • Ability to work agile, demonstrate creativity and be a strong team player.
  • Agile learner who is comfortable operating in complex environments and working on multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to build proper environment to enable Playing to Win culture to flourish.

• Technical skills:
  • Clear understanding of medical practice, clinical decision-making and healthcare systems related to patient care in transplant and cGVHD.
  • Advanced understanding of clinical/medical science in transplant and cGVHD.
  • Ability to leverage an omnichannel approach in the engagement with external experts to orchestrate a high touch & personalized engagement based on their level of maturity and preferences.
  • Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate this information to meet educational and research needs.
  • Ability to develop and convey a simple yet compelling value narrative to a broad set of stakeholders.
  • Ability to stay abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and ability to articulate Transplant and cGVHD knowledge and translate expert feedback into appropriate insights.
  • Developing and providing Training and Education programs
  • Understanding Health Economics and value outcomes to support Market Access discussions.
  • Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health, and industry trends
  • Digital & Analytical skills: able to analyze data, feedback and turn it into insights
  • Ability to operate independently (with minimal supervision) and navigate complex regulatory environments in person and via digital channels from remote (non-office based) environment.

• Education: Advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (MD, PhD, Pharm D) preferred or equivalent experience.
• Languages: Strong communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish both written and verbal.

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,

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!