Field Scientific Director

Job title: Field Scientific Director

Location: Cambridge, MA / Remote, US

About the job

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs. 

Summary of purpose/major responsibilities:

The Field Scientific Director (FSD) is part of the Field Based Medical Leadership Team, who is responsible for training and field strategic planning activities in collaboration with the medical leadership team focused on field engagements. Field Scientific Directors support MSLs in the field through coaching observations, feedback sessions and training needs assessments. They may be required to support other areas such as content adaptation or creation as needed. 

The FSD’s main objectives are to:

• Partner with the Medical leadership team focused on developing field initiatives aligned with medical strategy

• Collaborate with field medical operations to support and monitor field initiatives

• Lead development and execution of field training curriculum aligned to their therapeutic area including on-boarding and continuous learning journeys to ensure the field teams are prepared to engage in outstanding scientific interactions 

• Coach MSL performance and development to ensure excellence in the execution of the role and achievement of strategic objectives

• Maintain strong knowledge of the therapeutic landscape including current treatment strategies, competitors, and new scientific and clinical care developments

• Manage medical training requirements and documentation consistent with internal policies and procedures

• When needed, support field medical team through content adaptation or creation aligned with training requirements

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:

Field Medical Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with medical leadership on developing field initiatives aligned with medical strategy

• Contribute to development of field medical engagement tactics that align with Medical strategic priorities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support and monitor progress and execution of field medical initiatives

• Ensure alignment on strategic engagements through communication, training and reporting to relevant stakeholders

Team training and development

• Coach, train and manage MSL performance and development to ensure excellence in the execution of the role and achievement of strategic objectives

• Coach, train and manage MSL learning and development to ensure excellence in the execution of the role and achievement of strategic objectives

• Guide individual and team development (clinical, technical, digital, communication, and leadership skills) through annual and quarterly training plans

• Plan, coordinate, and implement all required formal training meetings (virtual, on-site/offsite) 

• Coordinate onboarding and certification for new Field Medical Personnel. Adapt, revise, and disseminate onboarding materials and resources. Coordinate with MSL manager, operations, and new hire throughout on-boarding

• Assign and coordinate peer mentor & training moderators for onboarding 

• Facilitate on-boarding training sessions, on assigned topics, with new hires 

• Collect training documentation, including PRO1, and upload into appropriate repositories for audit readiness

• Collaborate with Medical Content Developer/Medical Directors to ensure FBM competency with new scientific data and content resources

• Deliver training using creative and engaging tools to enhance flexibility and delivery of training offerings

• Coordinate with vendors and internal training partners (e.g. MLI, GTMC), as necessary, to provide training

• Conduct periodic training surveys to ensure targeted learning & development and to solicit feedback on training satisfaction, training gaps

• Perform field visits with individual MSLs to support territory development and promptly address field challenges or issues. 

• Successfully on-board new talent to accelerate time to effective field interactions and team engagement. 

• Ensure MSLs have robust scientific knowledge and communication skills to engage in balanced and impactful scientific exchanges with external stakeholders to enhance the understanding of the therapeutic area and medical value of our products

• Confirm all MSLs fulfill global and corporate training requirements towards compliance on applicable internal and external policies and regulations

• Support MSL team in creating meaningful individual development plans

Administrative work

• Manage budgets and related administrative requirements related to field initiatives

• When needed, support field medical team through content adaptation, localization or creation 

• Support development of SEP content, MTEs, FAQs, etc as needed

• Complete all personal company assigned trainings and certifications

• Stay updated on emerging scientific and technological advances and regulatory requirements to inform strategic decision-making

• Attend and contribute internal team meetings 

• Create, execute and update personal individual development plan 

About You

Required Education,Experience, and Skills:

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field (e.g., PhD, PharmD, MD)

• Prior experience in field medical role or pharmaceutical industry

• Prior experience in training, teaching within areas related to academia and/or pharmaceutical industry (preferred)

• Prior experience working within therapeutic area (preferred)

Leadership & Management Skills:

• Team Management (Mastered)

• Strategic Planning (Advanced)

• Risk Management and Mitigation (Advanced)

• Organizational Performance Management (Advanced)

• Knowledge Sharing (Mastered)

Technical Leadership Skills:

• Scientific Leadership (Advanced)

• Healthcare Strategy (Advanced)

• Clinical Development (Advanced)

• Biopharmaceutical Industry (Advanced)

Collaboration & Influence Skills:

• Cross-Functional Teamwork (Mastered)

• Technology Adaptation (Advanced)

Leadership skills:

• Strategic Thinking (Experienced)

• Results-Oriented (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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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.