Vaccines
Where
extraordinary minds
help protect half a billion people
Vx - Sr. MSL Manager - Shanghai
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.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The (Sr) MSL Manager is mandated to align and execute to the strategy and tactical plan for engagement with the scientific community and oversee the effective and efficient functioning of individual MSLs and the MSL team.
Coach, train and manage MSL performance including monitoring metrics towards set KPIs ensuring excellence in execution of their role towards achieving strategic and tactical goals.
Ensure strong career pathways are established through development planning of team and oneself to ensure talent engagement and retention.
Understand and meet needs of product lifecycle management through resource deployment planning meeting customer engagement strategies.
Thinks strategically in the development and execution of tactical Medical Engagement Plans and MSL tools aligned with the Brand strategic focus.
Ensure that MSLs hold robust current scientific knowledge to facilitate the MSL timely, appropriate, balanced, scientific exchanges with key external experts.
Demonstrate the value of Sanofi medical and the value of Sanofi products through supporting strong MSL relationships with key external experts, including the identification of local data generation initiatives to support own company’s medical and commercial objectives and obligations, as well as stakeholder needs.
Transversely cooperate with internal stakeholders to support the generation and communication of scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders.
Ensure excellence in execution of all governance processes and manage MSL resources and budgets.
JOB-HOLDER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Length and width of previous experience
At least 5 years of relevant work experience with strong scientific background & technical expertise in immunology, epidemiology, infectious disease
At least 3 years of MSL work experience
Expertise in CDC immunization and infectious epidemiology and/or vaccine development is an asset
Professional qualifications
Master degree in Medicine, epidemiology, Biology
Functional/technical competencies
Fluent in reading and writing English
Software, internet, social and media technology skills
Behavioral competencies
Interpersonal relationship skills
Presentation, communication & negotiation skills
Result-driven, Self-starter, Strategic vision, think outside the box
Leadership competencies
Customer engagement and stakeholder management
Team management
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Why work with us
- 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.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
What does it take to protect the world from disease?
For over a century, we’ve been pioneering breakthroughs that help protect millions from diseases like polio, influenza, RSV, and more. And we’re not stopping there.
Powered by groundbreaking technologies - mRNA platforms, recombinant proteins, and AI-driven insights - we’re pushing the boundaries of science.
"I’m immensely proud of the pace of our innovation – the urgency by which our teams are working to transform the practice of medicine."
Thomas Triomphe
Executive Vice President, Vaccines
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