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US Neurology Medical Director, CNS Inflammatory Diseases

Cambridge, Massachusetts Permanent Posted on   Nov. 12, 2024 Closing on   Jan. 31, 2025
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Job Title: US Neurology Medical Director, CNS Inflammatory Diseases

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

In a matrix environment, the Medical Director for US Neurology Medical-CNS Inflammatory Diseases will perform a key role in the continuing clinical, and commercial development of important late-stage CNS Inflammatory Disease assets pertaining to MS (tolebrutinib, Anti-CD-40L) and support additional pipeline asset development in other neurologic diseases inclusive of Chronic Inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), Parkinson’s Disease, and Alzheimer's Disease.  Importantly, they will set the US strategy for the brand and for PIPELINE assets in the CNS Inflammatory Diseases in collaboration with his/her cross functional colleagues.  The US Neurology Medical Director--CNS Inflammatory Diseases will also execute activities related to investigator and expert (KOL/HCP) outreach, investigator sponsored trials, company sponsored non-registration trials, publication planning, grants, and sponsorships.  As part of the execution of Sanofi Genzyme strategy, he/she will work closely with the leadership of Sanofi Genzyme's US and Global Medical, Clinical Research, Commercial and Product Management functions.  This position will report to CNS Inflammatory Diseases Senior Medical Director.

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

  • The US Neurology Medical Director--CNS Inflammatory Diseases is responsible for cultivating current and future MS and other neurology experts in academic and clinical medicine across the US. Through these relationships, the US Neurology Medical Director-CNS Inflammatory Diseases will gain meaningful expert insights that influence priority areas of the Clinical Development and the product Life Cycle Planning teams in support of business, clinical, and scientific strategy.

  • Defines and develops KOL management plan, ensuring recommendations are acknowledged in our plans.  Develops best knowledge of the CNS Inflammatory Diseases brand and pipeline assets with top regional and international KOLs to ensure accurate communication.

  • The US Neurology Medical Director-CNS Inflammatory Diseases must harbor a deep understanding of all relevant assets and utilize this knowledge to optimize success in a highly competitive environment.

  • Supports communication strategy for data generated by the company in collaboration with the Global Neurology Medical Communications Director, internal contributors, and agencies.

  • Ensure that they and their team provide expert medical support, education, and guidance to US and Global Neurology Commercial Marketing, Sales, & Market Access teams.  Support will include presentations, representative training, promotional materials review, and the rapid & reliable fulfillment of requests for Medical input.

  • Liaises with Global Neurology Medical Directors and the other US Neurology Medical Leads to substantiate alignment in shared endeavors across the Neurology Medical Organization.  Establishes a strong network between all team members.  Ensures internal knowledge on key projects by communicating on activities, Ad Boards, key results / project updates, and external meetings as close partner to top KOLs.

  • Works closely with agencies for all activities which are outsourced, together with Purchasing, Controlling, Legal, etc.; has responsibility for the financial management of the project including budget planning and preparation of monthly reports.

  • Defines and respects timelines and budgets.

About You

Basic Qualifications

  • MD, PhD, or PharmD required

  • Home office based in Cambridge MA

  • At least 2 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in Medical with experience working with cross-functional in-house and field-based teams

  • Expertise in Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis and/or Neurology preferred

  • Experience in both clinical development and patient care preferred

  • Professional Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal expertise

  • Exemplary presentation skills

  • Collaborative and transparent leadership capabilities

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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