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Medical Science Liaison

Johannesburg, South Africa
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At a glance

With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.

Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Overview

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be responsible for building and developing enduring value-based trusted partnerships through scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and institutions in the field of Immunology. This role will support Sanofi's medical strategy for the assigned portfolio, across its approved indications.

Main Responsibilities

  • Build and develop enduring value-based trusted partnerships through scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and institutions in the rapidly evolving immunology therapeutic area
  • Engage proactively and reactively with healthcare professionals, payers, and institutions regarding identified products and related immunology topics
  • Execute the Country Medical Plan in alignment with global and regional strategies
  • Generate actionable and valuable insights and propose solutions based on field interactions
  • Create cross-functional partnerships and collaborate with internal stakeholders
  • Comply with local and corporate compliance frameworks for external and internal interactions Generate and share actionable insights on the external healthcare environment in a timely manner.

ABOUT YOU:

Experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a medical role
  • Experience as an MSL is highly beneficial
  • Experience in immunology therapeutic area preferred
  • Knowledge of type-2 inflammatory diseases (atopic dermatitis, asthma, etc.) is advantageous

Education

  • Advanced scientific degree - PhD, Master's degree, MBChB, or Pharmacist degree

Essential Requirements

  • Valid driver's license (mandatory)
  • Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory

Technical Skills

  • Good knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory processes
  • Ability to build strategic plans and implement medical initiatives
  • Familiarity with omnichannel tools and ability to communicate via digital channels from remote environments
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to simplify complex scientific topics
  • Strong negotiation and networking abilities
  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with key opinion leaders
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity
  • Team player with collaborative approach

Languages

  • Fluency in spoken and written business English

Travel Requirements

  • Extensive travel within assigned territory (approximately 60-70%)
  • Occasional attendance at national and international scientific meetings

PLAY TO WIN BEHAVIORS

  • Push to go beyond the level we have operated until now:
    constantly challenge the status quo focusing on the priorities that will deliver the best outcomes and letting go what won’t: be intolerant to mediocracy, believe we can and must do better and aim at higher but never at the expenses of our values and judgment.
  • Put the interest of the organization ahead of own of those of his her team:
    consider both short- and long-term impact of decisions; puts collective and global goals above individual or local goals; share resources and capabilities with those with the greatest need and impact; enable decision making at appropriate level.
  • Act in the interest of our patients and customers:
    actively engage with customers to know their current and future needs; brings an external perspective into decisions.
  • Take action and don’t wait to be told what to do:
    take smart and informed best bets with the information at hand and anticipate the consequences of her/his actions; use personal judgement and others’ advice to make bold and impactful decisions which move us forward.

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, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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

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  • Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.

  • Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.

  • Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.

  • Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.

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