Head of Medical

• Location: Reading, UK
• Hiring Manager: Anna Macura-Biegun

About the job

As the Head of Medical you will be leading the Medical organization for Vaccines in the UK&IE MCO. Scope may include also Switzerland for business related reasons.

The Head of Medical MCOs will report into the Medical Key Markets Head, and will be member of the KM Medical Leadership Team.

As the UKIE Medical Head you will be a true business partner offering valuable medical expertise in a compliant and ethical way; you will contribute to the strategic objectives of Sanofi Pasteur by managing the medical organization in UK and Ireland in accordance with internal procedures and applicable regulations.

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.

Main responsibilities:

• You will define and drive the overall medical strategy in the MCO, in alignment with the business strategy.
• You will foster people engagement, and continuously develop team, talents, and capabilities.
• You will be accountable for medical plans, resource allocation, and medical performance in the MCO.
• You will support the efficient growth acceleration as per global franchises guidance.
• You will drive innovative solutions/models answering specific patient needs, pioneer new operating models and ways of working in the MCO.
• You will foster learning and encourage thoughtful risk taking within the MCO teams by sharing best practices and innovative initiatives.
• You will build synergies and continue to challenge low impact activities across the MCO medical perimeter to improve efficiencies.
• You will lead and give strategic direction to the MCOs Medical teams.
• You will be a role model and champion Play-to-Win behaviours, corporate commitments, and compliance guidelines.
• As a Country Medical Lead for MCO/anchor (CML), you will be the Sanofi medical interface, both externally and internally, for non-GBU specific topics. This includes (not exhaustive):
  • Unified medical voice for medical/scientific external for non-BU specific topics at country/MCO level in alignment with Country Lead and Public Affairs.
  • Representation of Sanofi in medical committees of country pharmaceutical associations.
  • Chairs the country/MCO MRPQ (GxP-) council and adhoc committees.
  • Ensures cross-GBU consistent medical understanding of Sanofi policies and SOPs with special focus on HCP interaction governance.
  • Supports all functions to ensure audit readiness and CAPA implementation with respect to cross GBU medical topics.
  • Ensures cross-GBU medical talent review.

About you

• You have a scientific background: i.e. Medical Degree, PhD, PharmD (MD highly preferred). Board certification is an advantage.
• You have a significant experience in leadership in medical affairs (or a combination of business and medical affairs leadership).
• You have experience in product launches, with great knowledge of access ecosystems.
• You have experience in leading teams: ability to inspire & engage teams in a diverse and multicultural environment. Used to work with remote teams.
• You have experience in managing senior stakeholders.
• You have an innovative mindset and a digital experience with customer facing approach.
• You have the capacity to challenge the status quo to enhance business efficiency with an entrepreneurial mindset respecting centralised and global approaches.
• You are a value creator, able to take complex decisions in an uncertain and unpredictable environment, fostering entrepreneurship, accountability, and empowerment.

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.
• Join us in shaping the future of respiratory care and making a difference in the lives of patients across the NHS.

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

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