Global Medical Director Hemophilia

The Global Medical Director Hemophilia will play a key role within the Hemophilia Franchise at an exciting, supporting the launch preparation and execution of Efa. He/she will work in close partnership with the Global Medical Lead and contribute to the development of the global product strategy for Efa, the tactical execution of the medical strategy, and medical education and communication initiatives; this includes medical planning, timely execution of publication plans, medical education plans, scientific insight generation, development of medical materials that support scientific exchange, medical governance and training of medical and commercial staff on topics related to Efa. Ensures consistency of medical content and scientific messages across tools and materials.  He/she will manage internal and external relationships within area of responsibility and support the pull through in medical strategy from global to local, ensuring alignment and supporting the countries.

The position requires excellence in strategic thinking, planning and operational execution, outstanding interpersonal skills to work in a Global Medical and cross functional teams, and collaborate closely with an Alliance Partner. A strong commitment to achieve corporate objectives while maintaining the highest ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards is required

The role is based in Cambridge, MA (USA). It involves up to 20% of travel and reports to the Hemophilia (TA) Medical Head.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works in close partnership with the Efa Medical Director to contribute to the strategy and execution of the Global Medical Plan

• Executes and helps evolve programs and tactics as a liaison between the global medical hemophilia team and cross-functional partners; he/she will support the Efa Global Medical Lead in managing programs in an innovative, digital, and effective way

• Partners with medical teams globally, scientific communications, HEVA, clinical development, and commercial to share critical insights gained from advisory boards and helps ensure pull-through into strategic and tactical plans

• Supports sharing of best practices between priority countries and others

• Leads the training efforts for MSL and cross-functional teams in alignment with the Global Hemophilia Medical Leads, and partners closely with the scientific communication team

• Liaises and supports Scientific Communication partner, and participates as needed and appropriate in the development of the communications strategy and clinically focused communications including core slide decks, evidence-based scientific platform, disease awareness medical materials, manuscript and congress abstract drafts

• Ensures the delivery of high-quality, fair-balanced, scientifically/clinically accurate medical communications deliverables in accordance with established timelines, compliance guidelines/policies, and budgets

• Ensures a patient-centric approach to execute projects under his/her accountability  

• Adheres strictly to compliance rules, regulatory, access and ethical requirements

Qualifications:

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent scientific degree

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industry Medical or R&D, with solid track record of achievement in Medical Affairs in the biotech/pharma industry

• Suitable prior experience in a medical role; experience within hemophilia field would be advantageous

• Strong English written and verbal communication skills

• Leadership skills: Personal style that includes a sense of urgency, as well as flexibility and ability to respond to rapidly changing environments and circumstances

• Collaborative and proactive, with a hands-on, roll-up-the sleeves style and attitude

• Results-oriented, can embrace a fast-paced “can do” culture

• Able to operate in a matrix team-oriented structure

• Experience working in an international multi-country setting is definitely a plus

• Prior experience working in an Alliance with external partner(s) is a plus

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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