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US Medical Strategy Lead
Who we are
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.
Job title: US Medical Strategy Lead (Vaccines)
Location: Morristown, NJ
About the job
We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
Our Team
The North American 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 and empowering lives through immunization. We represent diverse experiences and backgrounds which strengthens our team and mirrors the healthcare communities we engage.
Main Responsibilities:
The US Medical Strategy Lead will develop, manage, drive implementation, track and communicate the impact of their respective franchise Country Medical Roadmaps (CMRs) as well as other critical strategic plans while ensuring cross-stakeholder alignment with, but not limited to, commercial/marketing, public affairs, finance, clinical, and global teams during planning and execution.
Medical Operations (45%)
Conduct regular touchpoints with publication managers for updates on new and planned publications. Share updates at Franchise Team Meetings and work with Franchise Medical Head and Scientific Engagement & Innovation (SEI) team to plan strategic dissemination of new data/publications.
Project manage and tactically execute the franchise congress activity plans and other aligned activities in close collaboration with the Medical Strategy Lead for Events and the SEI team to ensure franchise congress activity is aligned with above brand strategic imperatives.
Assess and review grant requests for alignment with the medical franchise strategy. Coordinating evaluations with the US Grants & Transparency Advisor and relevant franchise medical directors.
Work closely with the Grants team, Regional Medical Governance Officer and US Medical Operations Manager to draft HCP contracts and agreements for the Medical Directors, and execute the validation process
Work closely with US Medical Franchise Heads and NA SEI Head to support budget planning, execution and monitoring for each franchise, and escalate issues to NA Medical Head as needed; Contribute to the preparation of regional submission for finance cycles for the franchise. Manage all required documentation related to compliance and interaction with cross-functional members and ensure compliance with the process for external expert engagement undefined
Strategy (40%)
Closely partner with, US Medical Franchise Heads, US Medical Directors, US Medical Advisors and SEI team in the overall development of CMRs alongside other key cross-functional team members. Including Medical Evidence Generation team for incorporation of their integrated evidence generation plans (iEGPs).
Drive CMR activity execution and evaluate the need for new activities in alignment with US Franchise Medical team priorities.
Coordinate implementation of activities with medical franchise and field teams and external stakeholders (i.e., KOLs, vendors) undefined
Internal Collaboration/Communication (15%)
Work closely with global and local leadership to develop and support the tracking of franchise impact tools and metrics
Coordinate and be a key strategic partner to Medical Franchise Heads in conceptualization and execution of meetings (e.g., cross-functional meetings and medical meetings) to support the franchise
Work with SEI head to develop key-activity playbooks
Report OKRs and high-level project progress on a regular basis to NA Medical Head, ensuring medical department visibility
Evaluate impact and results of the activities through identified Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and impact metrics in close coordination with SEI Head, and global/local leadership
Proactively identify and mitigate potential issues with Medical Franchise Heads and support issue resolution.
Follow up on activities until completion; report on impact to global dashboard and prepare for local outputs
Note: This role will have a dotted reporting line to the NA Medical Franchise Heads, collaborating closely on strategic/tactical planning, budget and other key areas, while maintaining direct reporting to the Field Medical Operations Director
About You
Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:
Advanced Science Degree or MBA in a related field (e.g., Medical field, vaccine field healthcare finance, etc.)
Knowledge/experience and/or degree in Medical field, vaccine field and/or healthcare
1+ year experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
Occasional travel within North America
Preferred Qualifications:
Vaccines experience
Project management experience in Medical Affairs
VeevaPromoMATS experience
Competencies that the successful candidate will possess
Strategic mindset with focus on execution
Ability to synthesize information and translate it into actionable intelligence
Ability to navigate in a matrix environment and to cooperate transversally
Business and Market Access acumen
Event management for Medical activities
Strong ability to build and maintain networks with internally and key external stakeholders
Strong communication, influencing & negotiation skills
Self-motivated, flexible and ability to establish credibility
Core Competencies Level
Medical Healthcare Environment - Intermediate
Medical Strategy & Planning (IMP)- Advanced
Medical Stakeholder Engagement (External)-Intermediate
Medical Evidence Generation, Interpretation, & Support- Intermediate
Medical Education & Scientific Communication- Intermediate
All product, disease, & TA knowledge-Basic
Medical Information Management-Intermediate
Building Business Acumen-Advanced
Improving Transversal Collaboration-Advanced
Develop Diversity & Inclusion-Intermediate
Developing Change Leadership Skills-Intermediate
Developing Interpersonal Communication Skills-Advanced
Leadership Effectiveness-Intermediate
Developing Project Management Skills-Advanced
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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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
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- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
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