Global Scientific Communications Lead, Rheumatology - Immunology Pipeline

Job Title: Global Scientific Communications Lead, Rheumatology - Immunology Pipeline

About the Job

The incumbent will part of the Global Scientific Communications Team reporting to the Scientific Director of Dermatology and Rheumatology.
This position is a vital member of the Next Gen. Immunology Scientific Communication and Global Medical Affairs team and will oversee the development and execution of scientific communications strategies and plans for the Rheumatology and early asset portfolio.

This highly visible role will collaborate cross-functionally with Project teams, Affiliates, Clinical Development, and the broader Medical Affairs team, in the oversight of medical activities for various early launch assets for Sanofi Next Gen Immunology.

The Scientific Communications Lead manages the development of the publications, medical communications strategy and clinically focused communications including core slide decks, evidence-based scientific platform, disease awareness videos, training decks and other scientific communication initiatives.

The incumbent will lead publication’s development including publication plan development, reviewing manuscript drafts and collaborating with the appropriate leads on strategy for data dissemination.

The Scientific Communication Lead will manage the execution of the global medical communication and publication plan strategies for Next Gen Immunology, including presence at scientific congresses, with an understanding of how these activities support the overall Medical Affairs and brand strategy.

Lead and manage the development and execution of key global medical education programs to fill learning gaps that are identified through the medical affairs annual plan.

The role will lead publication meetings, manage individual workload and budgetary spend, prioritize and manage projects with Global-Hub. The incumbent will also participate on special projects and assignments as needed.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• Create Annual Medical Communications and Publications plans in conjunction with the Derm/ Rheum Sci. Comm and Medical and Early Development Team

• Collaborate with Global Medical Team on symposia development

• Responsible for creating innovative congress booth assets and incorporating metrics Ensures smooth execution on all medical activities during the congress

• Consolidates, analyzes, and disseminates the lessons learned and innovative ideas across the Medical Matrix Teams and Affiliates 

About You

Basic/ Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral level degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D.) in life sciences with minimum of 2-5 years Clinical experience or bio-pharmaceutical industry experience within Medical/ Clinical Affairs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and effectively communicate complex scientific and clinical data to internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to travel domestic/ international ~ 30%

• Ability to be in the office 3 days/ week including Monday or Friday

• This role will be based in Cambridge Crossing or Morristown (M-Station office)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Medical Communications and/or Publications Management

• Post Doctoral Fellowship training

• Experience working on early pipeline assets

• Experience managing agency and vendors

• Ability to collaborate and build solid working relationships cross-functionally

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, thinks critically, and adheres to deadlines.

• Demonstrated functional knowledge of applicable guidelines including ICMJE, ACCME, OIG, PhRMA, GPP & GCP

• Become a subject matter expert in Rheumatology related assets

• Lead and manage the execution of the global medical communication and publication plan strategies for Next Gen Immunology, including presence at scientific congresses, with an understanding of how these activities support the overall Medical Affairs and brand strategy

• Lead and manage the development and execution of key global medical education programs to fill learning gaps that are identified through the medical affairs annual plan.

• Generate Annual Medical Communications and Publications plans in conjunction with the Project teams based on scientific and unmet medical needs

• Understand and follow the various compliance policies in place for global and US publications and medical education activities

• Continuously surveying the medical and scientific literature for the identification of relevant publications.

• Leading development of monthly literature updates and annotated summaries of key articles

• Managing external vendors/medical agencies assisting with medical content planning, execution and managing budgets

• Ensuring delivery of high-quality, fair-balanced, scientifically/clinically accurate medical communications deliverables in accordance with established timelines, compliance guidelines/policies, and budgets

• Leading the creation of annual and long-range global medical communications plans and budgets

• Overseeing internal and external medical communication related to congress activities

• Highly committed and flexible working attitude

• Ability to understand, critically analyze, and summarize complex scientific and medical data and understand risk taking approach with regards to claims.

• Critical thinking – ability to challenge the status quo.

• Experience working in a complex organization and the ability to operate in a matrix, team-oriented structure

• Demonstrate track record in building and maintaining a network of internal and external experts, experience in working across and building effective partnerships

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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