General Medicines
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T1D Medical Advisor
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.
T1D Medical Advisor
• Japan
About the job
As a T1D Medical Advisor within our General Medicines team, you'll drive scientific excellence and help shape the future of autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes care — supporting the launch and long-term success of teplizumab and next-generation Immunotherapeutics. Ready to get started?
Join the team transforming how healthcare is delivered for chronic and specialty conditions worldwide. In General Medicines, you'll help drive meaningful outcomes in diabetes, transplant, and immunology — with the scale and urgency patients deserve. Based in Japan and reporting to the T1D Medical Head, you'll work at the intersection of science, strategy, and patient impact, collaborating with local and global teams to advance a truly pioneering treatment area.
About Sanofi
We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
Main responsibilities
• Support the development and execution of the Japan Medical Plan for T1D, providing scientific input for medical content and contributing to cross-functional initiatives including regulatory interactions and lifecycle planning.
• Lead and support medical communication activities — including publication planning, congress and symposia participation, and advisory board presentations — to advance scientific exchange with the medical community.
• Build and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific societies, collecting and sharing medical insights to inform strategy and strengthen Sanofi's presence in the T1D space.
• Plan and execute company-sponsored clinical studies and externally sponsored research collaborations, including post-approval studies and Investigator-Sponsored Studies, to generate meaningful real-world evidence.
• Analyze real-world data in collaboration with internal and external experts to deepen understanding of T1D and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Partner with Medical Science Liaisons and global medical teams to develop field strategies that address the evolving needs of healthcare professionals and patients.
• Ensure all medical activities are conducted with the highest standards of scientific integrity and in full compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
About you
• Experience: Background in medical affairs, R&D, or clinical research within the pharmaceutical industry, including experience in an MSL or Medical Advisor/Medical Manager capacity; prior involvement in clinical trial or study management is a strong advantage.
• Technical skills: Strong scientific acumen in a relevant therapeutic area (immunology, endocrinology, or related field); ability to critically analyze and interpret clinical and real-world data; experience in medical writing and publication activities.
• Soft skills: Strategic thinking with the ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across functions; strong interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to serving healthcare professional needs; approachable, adaptable, and a clear communicator.
• Education: Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant medical or scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Languages: Fluent in Japanese; business-level English (reading and writing) required.
Why choose us?
• Help shape the future of care for one of the most scientifically exciting areas in immunology — autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes — and contribute to a potential paradigm shift in how the disease is treated and delayed.
• Be part of a bold launch journey, bringing a first-in-class immunotherapy to patients in Japan and making a tangible difference in people's lives.
• Drive meaningful impact at global scale: our medicines reach more than 100 million people each year, and your work will contribute to that reach.
• Turn bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes, with multiple new therapies planned through 2030 and beyond.
• Stretch your career in a development-rich environment, with opportunities to grow across functions, regions, and the full product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with world-class scientists, medical experts, and cross-functional teams in a purpose-driven culture that values scientific integrity and innovation.
• Enjoy a well-rounded rewards package that supports your success — with comprehensive healthcare, flexible working arrangements, and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
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PursueProgress. DiscoverExtraordinary.
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.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
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.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Why work with us
- 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.
Who ignites your potential?
For Sam, it was her mom—teaching her to listen, push boundaries, and put patients first. At Sanofi, we know your inspiration drives your impact. Bring your passion, and together, we’ll chase the miracles of science.
"Each disease, each country, each person brings opportunities that challenge us to push the boundaries, to think of better ways to look at healthcare and pioneer new possibilities."
Olivier Charmeil
Executive Vice President, General Medicines
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