Medical Science Liaison

Job Title: Medical Science LiaisonLocation: Remote, US /Field The territory includes Georgia, Alabama, and a small part of NC/SC. Candidates need to live within this territory or be willing to relocate there at their own expense. Assigned territory is subject to change any timeAbout the JobThe Mission of Sanofi’s Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Team and the MSL is to be the trusted scientific partners in the field for external experts and decision-makers. The MSL will engage in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination and medical insight ​gathering. Sanofi’s Medical Field teams enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products in the therapeutic area and gather new insights by bringing cutting edge scientific exchange today that accelerates medical innovation tomorrow.The MSL field-facing role’s main objectives are to:Be the trusted scientific partner to key external experts by conducting timely, appropriate and frequent scientific exchanges to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our productsExecute on stakeholder engagement plans to gather data, develop and share medical insights that contribute to enhancement of Sanofi’s key medical messages, plans and future researchKeep abreast of medical and scientific developments in the therapeutic field to help identify and critically assess research opportunities and to play a supportive role in the execution of evidence generation plans to enhance the value of our products in a real-world settingRecognize, record and share insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of patients, consumers, regulators, payers, and healthcare providers and proactively contributes towards identifying unmet needsMaintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs colleagues, Medical Information and Commercial Operations) while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirementsDemonstrate operational understanding and risk management by ensuring excellence in execution of all governance processesTravel: 75% in the territoryWe are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.Main Responsibilities:Engages external stakeholders on medical and scientific information exchange for the therapeutic area during one-on-one interactions and in group settings, exhibiting excellent scientific and clinical knowledgeUses strong knowledge of relevant diseases and disease management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products with external expertsEstablishes robust, long-term peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) and other stakeholder partnersActively engages with appropriate stakeholders on medical, clinical, epidemiologic, and scientific topics to advance their understanding of the disease by sharing information and answering questions based on approved material within Regulatory guidelinesEngages with appropriate stakeholders to understand the state of healthcare policies and guidelines as they relate to clinical practices at a local, state, regional, federal, or national levelUses defined systems to map, identify, profile, and prioritize stakeholders in line with the therapeutic area medical plan and looks for opportunities to collaborate and build a value-based partnership addressing therapeutic goals of Health Care Providers (HCPs)Effectively utilizes the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) to plan territory and individual stakeholder medical strategy (KOLs, other HCPs and payers) and engagement interaction plans consistent with the Field Base Medical Activity Plan and medical function prioritiesEffectively utilizes the SEM for attending and establishing a Sanofi Medical presence at relevant scientific congresses, symposia as directed.Organizes educational meetings or local scientific advisory boards when requestedSupports speakers training to ensure continued scientific support in the fieldResponds to unsolicited request for medical information associated with supported products and disease state areaGathers data and generates insights from stakeholder interactions and provides feedback to the organizationRecognizes and collects feedback/reactions from multiple data sources and various stakeholdersCritically and routinely evaluates and discerns information gained from published studies, congresses and stakeholder interactions to develop key insights that deepen our understanding of the market’s needs and opinions of external stakeholders and therefore contributes to enhancement of Sanofi’s scientific messages, plans, strategy, systems, and product developmentMaintains awareness of and assesses emerging evidence in disease area to educate and enhance discussions with key stakeholdersCollaborates effectively with internal stakeholdersDistributes relevant scientific and medical information and key external insights to internal stakeholders when requestedCollaborates, as directed, with Commercial Operations, Business Development, Regulatory, etc. to facilitate diligence reviews, medical and safety evaluation, product positioning, lifecycle evidence planning, and compliance needsContributes to the creation of materials for internal and external stakeholders where applicable, following internal Sanofi policies, and Federal and National Policies as applicableSupports evidence-generation activities by aiding in data acquisition and identifying opportunities for further data collection clinical or investigator-ledIdentifies data collection opportunities during stakeholder interactions and reports these using approved processesMaintains awareness of clinical trial activity within territory and suggests clinical trials sites as requestedResponds to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS), and supports ISS submissions through appropriate internal processesScope of Role / OutputsManages a base of stakeholders, developing and maintaining stakeholder engagement tracking databasePlans day-to-day interactions, including discussion points in accordance with Medical Affairs strategy, establishing a number and frequency of interactions per stakeholder per year to ensure that objectives are metAccountability for US level with reporting to US Medical AffairsExecutes on defined KOL territory strategy that is targeted to address diverse stakeholder needs (KOLs, HCPs, patients, caregivers etc.) and is aligned with company objectives. Spends most of their time meeting with external customers and travelling to meetings.Develops relevant territory engagement plans in line with the medical strategy and supports the team’s medical plan executionUses approved scientific data during KOL interactions to advance the understanding of the therapeutic areaAbout YouBasic QualificationsAdvanced degree in a scientific or medical field (e.g., PhD, PharmD, MD)Previous MSL experience or extensive dermatology/immunology experience are requiredClear understanding of medical practice, clinical decision-making and healthcare systems related to patient careAbility to interpret key scientific data and translate this information to meet educational and research needsDemonstrated ability to address educational and research needs through delivery of cutting edge scientific/evidenced based dataUnderstand the design and execution of research studiesExemplary communication and presentation skillsExperience in working on multi-disciplinary teams and managing significant volume of projects.Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a complete background checkDriving a company car in a safe manner to business meetings and customer appointments is requiredResponsible for operating the motor vehicle using safe driving practices, knowledge of and compliance with all company policies, and obeying all traffic lawsSkills and KnowledgeActively listens to others and is adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others - can exert diplomacy while standing firm on a positionUtilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues, flexible in own approach to people and situationsSkillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projectsDemonstrates effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments), steps forward to handle challenges within scope of authorityDeep understanding and knowledge of local regulations and codes of practice for pharmaceutical industry, in particular, as they apply to the non-promotional activities of this roleDemonstrates scientific expertise - stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and ability to articulate therapeutic knowledge and translate expert feedback into appropriate insightsKnowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trendsProficiency in MS ApplicationsWhy 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.This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program.Candidates must complete all fleet safety training and must maintain an acceptable driving record regarding accidents and incidents.The salary range for this position is $140,250.00 - %187,000.00 USD Annually. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the link, 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.#GD-SG   #LI-GZ #LI-Remote#vhdPursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!US and Puerto Rico Residents OnlySanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.SummaryLocation: Atlanta, GAType: Full time