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Vx-Sr Medical Science Liaison-Nanning

Guangzhou, China
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Every day, 2.5 million Sanofi vaccine doses reach patients worldwide - powered by bold ideas, cutting-edge science, and passionate people like you. Across every stage — from discovery to delivery — Sanofians are shaping the future of vaccines. In global R&D hubs, exceptional offices, and state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, we’re reimagining what’s possible. But science alone isn’t enough — it’s the extraordinary minds behind it that truly make the difference.

Sr. MSLs engage with healthcare professionals, institutions, and payers in a non-promotional manner, utilizing their prior scientific exchange expertise to form partnerships that deliver on the medical strategy quickly. They also capture and act upon field insights to improve patient pathways and outcomes. Sr. MSL is regarded as a valuable coach and mentor to the MSL team.

Senior MSL Role

• Through prior scientific engagement experience, Senior MSLs quickly establish relationships and build networks to ensure valuable and trusted connections with healthcare professionals, payers, and healthcare institutions.

• To contribute to mentoring & coaching MSLs on all aspects of the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM).

• To lead projects in delivering the field-based objectives outlined in the Country Medical Plan.

• To play lead the collation, analysis and evaluation of data in the Insights Generation process.

• To establish and nurture cross functional partnerships with internal stakeholders.

• To contribute to evidence-generation activities (supporting local needs for the clinical research unit).

• All MSLs comply with the local and corporate compliance frameworks for external and internal interactions and completes all global/local mandatory trainings.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Engagement and Exchange (50%)

- Quickly build enduring relationships with healthcare professionals, payers, and institutions using prior experience.

- Understand and adapt to stakeholders' needs, contributing to field medical engagement plans.

- Communicate product benefits, risks, and clinical value accurately.

- Operate independently and support the team in complex healthcare environments.

Insight Generation (15%)

- Lead the Insights Generation process, providing data and generating valuable insights.

- Share insights through appropriate tools and support data analysis and evaluation.

Internal Collaboration (10%)

- Collaborate with medical teams to execute Country Medical Plans.

- Lead projects, hold others accountable, and develop an internal stakeholder network.

- Provide scientific support for internal functions and contribute to medical material development.

Supporting Evidence Generation (10%)

- Support data generation and identify opportunities for further data collection.

- Engage with clinical investigators and support Real World Evidence development.

Leadership (10%)

- Coach and mentor MSLs, supporting their effectiveness and development.

- Manage complex medical projects within time and resource constraints.

Training / Compliance (5%)

- Complete MSL trainings and compliance programs.

- Commit to continuous development of technical and soft skills.

Qualifications

- Advanced degree (master’s degree in a clinical specialty, biomedical sciences, public health, or an equivalent field).

-Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or vaccine industry.

-In-depth knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts.

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs.

-Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Territory of Responsibility: Guangxi Province and Hainan Province;
Products of Responsibility: RSV, PPH, FLU

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