Medical Operations Lead UK/IE

• Location: Reading
• Hybrid work

About the job

The UK & Ireland 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. This role is part of a significant transformation aligning Medical functions in General Medicines that will bring us closer to R&D, maximizing impact earlier in development, while maintaining strong business alignment.

Under the oversight of the UK & IE Medical Head, the Medical Operations Lead ensures that UK & Ireland medical priorities are aligned with Global Medical Team (GMT) and the General Medicines Medical Organization objectives, and that associated medical tactics are executed seamlessly within the UK and Ireland.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Contribute to the operational implementation of Medical Plans within the UK and Ireland, establishing and executing strategic objectives aligned with local healthcare systems
• Oversee Medical Launch Excellence within the cross-functional launch excellence team for the UK/IE market
• Monitor and challenge project teams to drive execution of plans in line with project strategy (scope, budget, time, quality)
• Helps ensure UK/IE medical teams' priorities align with strategic priorities of the GLocal Brand Team, GLocal Medical Team, and GenMed global Medical Organisation
• Implement appropriate Key Performance Indicators to ensure excellence in execution within UK/IE regulatory frameworks

Budget Management

• Oversee, follow, and actively consolidate the UK/IE medical budget (both medical management and clinical)
• Identify and manage variances, proposing resource reallocation to ensure accurate forecasting and expense reconciliation within UK/IE market constraints
• Propose solutions and mitigation strategies to ensure Brand/TA medical strategic objectives are met within local budget parameters

Stakeholder Alignment

• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external UK/IE stakeholders including NHS, NICE, NCPE, patient organizations, and healthcare professionals to achieve medical excellence
• Work closely with CSO, RWE Team, Finance, Medical Hub and Medical Omnichannel teams to achieve operational excellence in the UK/IE context

Transversal Projects

• Contribute to the implementation of internal projects to simplify and optimize medical transformation processes for the UK/IE market
• Lead/co-lead internal operational meetings/working groups focused on UK/IE medical affairs
• Enhance performance and ensure continuous process improvement tailored to UK/IE healthcare systems
• Lead the management of patient support programs within the UK/IE Gen med Medical franchise

About you

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., BS, MS, PhD, PharmD, MD, DVM) or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management
• Strong understanding of UK and Irish healthcare systems, ABPI/IPHA codes, and local regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business qualification such as MBA, or professional project management qualification
• Experience in drug development, medical affairs, or related field
• Experience in product launch and launch excellence within the UK/IE market
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects across different fields of expertise
• Strong communication and networking skills applied to matrix organizations
• Experience working with UK/IE healthcare stakeholders and understanding of local market access pathways

Skills & Competencies:

• Results-driven with positive and pragmatic approach
• Innovative mindset, digitally savvy and promoter of new ways of working
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative team approach
• Ability to challenge and influence at all levels within UK/IE healthcare environment
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
• Resilient, optimistic and open to change
• Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strategic thinking with understanding of UK/IE healthcare priorities
• Absolute commitment to ethical standards and compliance with UK/IE regulations

This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of General Medicines medical affairs in the UK and Ireland, combining traditional medical excellence with digital innovation while addressing the specific needs of the local healthcare landscape.

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

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.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.

If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at diversity.recruitmentUKIE@sanofi.com. We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.

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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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