Rare Diseases Medical Head Eurasia

Job title: Rare Diseases Medical Head Eurasia

About the job

Ready to keep the miracles of science moving? Join Sanofi Türkiye as our new Rare Disease Medical Head Eurasia and be part of a dynamic and high-performing group of leaders dedicated to advancing public health. Joining Sanofi means joining an innovative global healthcare company dedicated to contributing to Turkey's healthy future by pursuing the miracles of science to improve human life.

As a leading pharmaceutical company worldwide, we touch the lives of millions of people with our inventions, scientific studies fueled by digital technologies, and high-quality production, and we work with passion and determination in pursuit of the possibilities made possible by science.

Our Medical team in Eurasia region –Turkey, Russia and Levant Countries -  Known for our innovative approach and strong cross-functional collaborations, we are a trusted source of medical and scientific insights. Together, we develop impactful strategies that drive positive change in healthcare communities throughout MCO Eurasia countries.

Main Responsibilities:

As the RD Medical Head Eurasia, you will drive the strategic medical and scientific roadmap for our Rare Diseases portfolio across Turkey, Russia and Levant Countries. In this pivotal role, you will partner closely with cross-functional leaders and lead and support the development of a dedicated, diverse brilliant team of Sanofians specialized in Medical and other areas, ensuring the alignment of medical insights with both regional and global objectives. This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate, diverse team in an inclusive environment where your contributions will directly influence patient care and elevate medical standards across the Eurasia region.

Strategy

• Be accountable for the development and execution of the RD Medical Eurasia Roadmap, integrated Medical Action Plan and integrated Evidence Generation Plan (iEGP)
• Provide strategic leadership for the Medical team, ensuring effective collaboration with Brand Teams, Market Access, and Public Affairs to drive impactful cross-functional initiatives.
• Work with various internal stakeholders to align on strategy including:
  • Field Medical to ensure alignment of office-based and field-based activities as part of the RD Medical Eurasia Roadmap
  • MCO/Country Medical Heads
  • Global Medical team to ensure alignment of the RD Medical Eurasia strategy
  • Additional cross-functional internal stakeholders to develop strategic imperatives and downstream strategies and tactics to support franchise goals.
• Maintain portfolio mindset, serving as primary point of contact for near-term business and development licensing opportunities for the franchise
• Provide strategic guidance and insights on complex product and Medical issues
• Lead and drive the development of advanced Medical and scientific strategies for the portfolio therapeutic area, incorporating franchise-specific details and increased complexity
• Participate in the co-creation of the global Medical evidence generation plan and ensure Medical needs are accounted for and addressed
• Closely collaborate with evidence generation advisor and cross-functional partners to generate a large and complex evidence portfolio to support products in pre-/peri-launch phases
• Cultivate innovation mindset in supporting evidence generation plans for candidates in early development and providing country level insights for the long term portfolio / franchise strategy
• Translate the global franchise and medical strategies into local context to support the execution of the RD medical plan in the different countries within the MCO.
• Leverage patients and HCP insights to ensure transforming patient journey through diagnostic projects by collaborating with diagnose team
• High ability to lead RD pre-launch activities successfully understanding and preparing the medical communities and the ecosystem

People Leadership

• Lead the RD Medical Eurasia team (both office-based and field-based in Turkey, Russia and Levant Countries), building an agile, cross-functional team that shares expertise.
• Create a best-in-class talent pipeline by developing, identifying, and attracting talent
• Serve as a role Model that embodies Sanofi’s culture
• Provide mentorship and guidance for those overseeing the development of advanced educational materials and presentations for use by the Medical team
• Foster growth and development through clear performance expectations and regular coaching/feedback, encouraging a culture of continuous learning, and improvement
• Facilitate a positive and inclusive team culture that values diversity, excellence, and collaboration
• Collaborate with internal partner to acquire, retain, and develop talent

External Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct and maintain in-depth stakeholder engagement plan
• Identify and address challenges to optimal patient care through partnership with Systems of Care, Academic Medical Centers, HCPs, and other Professional Societies
• Provide a high scientific level of expertise within the RD Eurasia team; develop and lead collaborations with key experts in the field
• Maintain relationships with key professional societies and key experts
• Provide guidance on RD products and related Medical issues and seek impactful insights
• Provide scientific education on disease states, epidemiology, and clinical trials of RD products when relevant
• Lead external advisory boards focused on RD products and pipeline
• Foster collaborations with key experts in the field, leveraging advanced scientific expertise

Data Generation

• Empower Medical team to oversee the design and execution of Sanofi-sponsored studies, including Ph 4 post-marketing and observational studies
• Coordinate investigator-initiated study (IIS) progress with Evidence Generation Advisor and Country Study Lead
• Work with R&D and Clinical Development teams to provide Medical input to design integrated evidence generation plans (iEGP) encompassing clinical development (Ph1-3) and post-marketing clinical trials (Ph4)

Medical Operations

• Provide Medical guidance to internal Sanofi customers, including contribution of Medical information and clinical trial data for pharmacovigilance (PV) reports to health authorities
• Oversee creation of educational materials and presentation for use by the Medical team, development scientific communication and education initiatives using scientific/Medical expertise, customer insights, and understanding of launch strategy; train and educate internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and oversee the franchise budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost-effective approaches are used to achieve strategic objectives

We believe everyone can be a Sanofian, apply for this role if you also possess the following amazing attributes (Education/Experience/Certification):

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate level education: MD or equivalent Medical degree preferred, PhD or PharmD
• 7+ years experience in Medical Affairs, ideally with relevant RD experience
• 3+ years' experience in managing teams
• Ability to travel up to 20-30% of the time
• Fluent in English, written and oral communication

Over and above Qualifications:

• Clinical experience
• Ideally recognized by TA experts as being expert in the TA or a related discipline
• Experience either from academia/research and/or preferably from the pharma industry with relevant customer and patient journey knowledge
• Experience in Medical Affairs Launch and Life Cycle Management activities
• Strong understanding of the MCO’s Healthcare system

Soft & Technical Skills

• Strong business acumen to create compelling and effective Medical strategies that serves to benefit patients, HCPs, and other key external stakeholders
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate clinical studies, both interventional and observational
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, negotiation, conflict resolution and networking skills with an ability to work as part of a cross-functional and multicultural team
• Ability to effectively engage with key external stakeholders and build long-term partnerships with medical authorities, hospitals, physicians/specialists, opinion leaders and pharmacists
• Ability to embrace innovation and analyze information and emerging trends, including social, policy and access-related information, incorporate them into the MCO Medical Plans

Why join Sanofi?

• 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.