Medical Director, Rheumatology 

Job Title:Medical Director, Rheumatology

• Location:CX or M Station

Travel: Ability to travel up to 35% of the time to customers, external meetings, trainings, and other internal meetings.  

About the Job

Our Sanofi Immunology Medical Affairs function serves as a valued strategic partner with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access on therapeutic solutions to support patients’ needs.  The US Medical Immunology team is proud to support Sanofi’s deep commitment to chasing the miracles of science to improve the lives of patients.  We shatter treatment inertia through our commitment to leaving no patient behind. We aim to transform medical practice, deliver innovative and actionable data to providers and payers enabling timely patient identification and driving the urgency to act on debilitating immunological disorders.

The Medical Director, Rheumatology functions internally as the product expert to lead the development and execution of the most efficient and integrated US medical/scientific strategy for rheumatology products, including scientific evidence generation and scientific information exchange with all key stakeholders. As a valued strategic partner with the Medical Field Team, Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory and Market Access this role is essential to success is an outstanding partnership to maximize the value proposition. Externally, the role assists healthcare professionals and payers to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes through evidence-based decisions.

This medical leader is responsible for co-developing the U.S. medical strategy and tactical plan for their entire Therapeutic Area, the MSL Field strategy/leadership and operations to ensure delivery.  This includes a strong partnership with global, alliance management and the relevant U.S. cross-functional partners and ensuring these plans are tailored to the local needs and resources, both on data generation and all aspects of engagement with the scientific community.  

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.

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:

• Develop strategy and tactics for an integrated Medical Plan (Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Education, Medical Communications and Publications, Health Outcomes, Safety, and Clinical Research including Phase IIIB-IV and Investigator Sponsored Trials) and annual budget for assigned rheumatology products. 

• Execute the Integrated Medical Plan to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of all tactical activities and deliverables. 

• Communicate the details and progress of the Medical Plan to Management, the Core Team, and all parties responsible for execution. 

• Provide relevant data evidence to ensure that strategy is clearly defined and consistent with clinical development and commercial strategic objectives. 

• Support the generation and communication of scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders, develop/execute strategic and tactical Medical Engagement Plans. 

• Provide impactful medical strategy and expertise to Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory partners. 

• Ensure strategic and cross-functional alignment across the organization and any joint ventures to achieve the medical mission of supporting safe and appropriate use of rheumatology products, cultivating a culture of teamwork and collaboration to ensure the delivery of key priorities. 

• Provide medical leadership and expertise to sales, marketing, legal, and regulatory functions for marketed products and drugs in development. 

• Pro-actively provide guidance and collaborate with field team, marketing, HEVA, Market Access, and sales teams. 

• Support the generation and communication of scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders, develop/execute strategic and tactical Medical Engagement Plans, and manage MSL resources and budgets.  

• Partner with Field Medical Head, Medical Directors, and other internal partners to manage high-level regional stakeholder relationships, contribute to medical engagement planning, and oversee the MSL budget. 

• Collaborate with the health economics team to address questions and opportunities. 

• Provide medical review and approval of promotional and medical materials in compliance with corporate standards and government/industry regulations. 

• Review and approve medical and scientific content of Regulatory, Safety, Scientific Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Commercial materials. 

• Provide medical review of applications for independent medical education grants. 

• Provide medical review of training materials for medical and commercial employees. 

• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge and adherence of all applicable prevailing guidance, regulation, and law (including but not limited to FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, ISPOR). 

• Support the execution of US Phase IIIB-IV clinical study programs, including preparation of study protocols, case report forms, study reports, statistical analysis plans, clinical trial guidelines, and accurate and timely reporting of study data.

• Oversee conduct of all clinical studies in adherence to both Company standards and government/industry regulations (GCP/ICH).

• Review and approve IST (Investigator Sponsored Trial) concepts/protocols according to applicable SOPs. 

• Identify and co-create research collaboration opportunities within the rheumatology therapeutic area to address key questions in the delivery of patient care. 

• Identify needs for post-marketing clinical trials and registries and oversee their management and execution. 

• Ensure that all data generated by the company or investigator-sponsored trials are publicly presented in an appropriate and timely fashion and in a fair and balanced manner. 

• Partner with US Drug Safety in the management of clinical trial adverse events, post-marketing safety data, and in the communication of identified safety signals.

• Identify and communicate Product Alerts to the Core Team (in conjunction with US Drug Safety, USRAMP, GMA). 

• Develop and maintain close professional relationships with Key Thought Leaders (physicians and researchers) within the rheumatology medical and scientific community. 

• Lead medical and scientific advisory board discussions to identify and elevate medically focused opportunities, resources, and strategic action within rheumatology. 

• Foster the establishment and maintenance of external scientific advisory boards and assist in advocacy development. 

• Interact with experts at medical meetings, advisory boards, and outreach meetings to represent Sanofi and strengthen its reputation in rheumatology. 

• Provide disease state and product training to internal and external stakeholders. 

• Remain informed of current developments within the rheumatology medical and scientific communities through familiarity with current literature, attendance at meetings, conventions, and professional associations. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

About You

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs. 

• Strong track record in developing and executing medical strategies in the US. 

• Clinical or medical affairs experience in Rheumatology and/or Immunology strongly preferred. 

• Industry experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development, with significant experience in Medical Affairs Launch and Life Cycle Management activities. 

• High degree of knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends to accurately identify key issues and develop strategies. 

• Sound scientific and clinical judgment, including an in-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific, and practical rationale. 

• In-depth understanding of how to conceptualize, design, and conduct clinical trials. Experience in clinical trial design and execution preferred. 

• Ability to disrupt status quo with innovation while remaining pragmatic and focused on priorities; ability to translate innovative strategies or solutions into actionable plans.  

• Thinks strategically leveraging knowledge of general business practice, the industry, medical practice and Sanofi strategic objectives to create a team strategy to achieve commitments. 

• Effective internal and external stakeholder management; politically astute with strong cross-functional teamwork and collaboration. A team player; able to collaborate successfully with both internal and external colleagues. 

• Broad leadership experience with excellent "leadership presence" to represent Medical Affairs within the company, to other functions, and to leaders at every level. 

• Excellent skills working with experts from other functions, influencing decision-making without authority in a complex and matrix environment.

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and medical data results and information to internal and external stakeholders. 

• Driven to develop and execute optimal strategy meeting corporate objectives while creating pragmatic solutions; comfortable with ambiguity and ability to adapt with agility. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others. 

• Excellence in solving problems while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues. 

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including strong presentation skills. 

• The highest personal integrity; committed to ethics and scientific standards. 

• High energy and absolute commitment to a culture that operates with high ethical standards. 

• Strong analytical skills; comfort managing through ambiguity. 

• Understanding and success in dealing with different cultures. 

• Proven ability to utilize appropriate time and project management strategies and agility, to manage complex environment and excellent ability to prioritize and manage expectations. 

• A "lifelong" learner who consistently seeks opportunities to learn. 

• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process. 

• Proven record of successful change management, a ‘Change Champion’ mindset. 

• Digital literacy. 

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.