About the job

Our Team:

The General Medicines Medical 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.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicine. Across different countries, our talented teams are determined to deliver a best-in-class customer experience using the best of digital, artificial intelligence and personal know-how. With a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicines, we pursue progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

The Transplant Medical Head GSA will lead the Medical and scientific (non-promotional) strategy for the GSA Transplant portfolio/therapeutic area in close partnership with the other functional franchise heads and in alignment with the overall franchise strategy. Main focus is the preparation of the upcoming product launch for the treatment of chronic Graft-versus-Host-Disease (cGvHD).

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the GSA Transplant Medical Roadmap, Medical Action Plan, and Evidence Generation Plan in close collaboration with internal stakeholders to align with global and local medical strategies.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including Brand, Public Affairs, and Global Medical teams, to ensure alignment on strategy, and coordinate with Field Medical teams to integrate office- and field-based activities effectively.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, academic institutions, and professional societies to foster partnerships, gain insights, and address challenges in patient care.

• Evidence Generation: Lead the design and execution of clinical trials, including Sanofi-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies, and collaborate with internal teams to generate data supporting the launch and lifecycle of transplant products.

• External Advisory Leadership: Conduct and lead external advisory boards focused on Sanofi’s transplant products and pipeline, ensuring engagement with key stakeholders and providing scientific education and updates on disease states and clinical trials.

• Team Management: Lead and mentor the GSA Transplant Medical team, including Medical Advisors and Field Medical Representatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous development.

• Medical Operations Oversight: Provide medical guidance for internal teams, ensuring the development of educational materials, presentations, and scientific communication strategies in support of product launches and ongoing medical education.

About you

• Educational Background: Doctorate-level education (MD preferred), PhD, or PharmD. Minimum 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, ideally within the relevant therapeutic area (Transplant, Hematology, or Oncology).

• Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of experience managing teams, with the ability to travel up to 20-30% of the time.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Experience in Transplantation, either from academia/research or the pharmaceutical industry, ideally recognized as an expert in Transplantation, Hematology, or Oncology.

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to understand and communicate clinical studies (both interventional and observational), with excellent networking, influencing, and teamwork abilities in cross-functional and multicultural environments.

• Business Acumen and Strategy: Strong understanding of healthcare systems and the ability to develop effective medical strategies that benefit patients and healthcare providers.

• Project Management and Innovation: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and incorporate emerging trends and information into strategic medical plans.

• Language: Fluent in English and German

• Location: The role is based in Berlin with up to 60% Home Office

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.

• Benefit from a well-thought-out benefits package that rewards your contribution and commitment.

• We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social such as high-quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs and coverage for long-term illness. Our 14-week paid family leave for both parents is outstanding as well as a wide range of childcare benefits.

• Start your career at an attractive location in the center / in the capital of Germany and experience our modern working environment and benefit from hybrid, flexible working time models.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

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.

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