Global Medical Director, Immunology

Sanofi; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 172,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a Global Medical Director for Immunology to lead strategic initiatives for innovative treatments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive immunology experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to scientific innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage the lifecycle of groundbreaking therapies.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards

Extensive health and wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Extensive immunology experience, preferably in gastroenterology.
• 8+ years in biotech or pharma industry with clinical development experience.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategy for Amlitelimab in respiratory and GI indications.
• Collaborate with medical teams for stakeholder engagement and evidence generation.
• Support data generation aligned with local affiliate insights.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytic thinking

Leadership across cultures

Education

Advanced degree in scientific discipline (M.D., PhD, PharmD)

Job description

Job Title: Global Medical Director, Immunology

Location:

Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ

About the Job

This role reports to the Immunology Global Medical team within the Specialty Care organization. The Medical function acts as a strategic partner across commercial, regulatory, clinical, and market access teams to support patients. The team is committed to scientific exploration, working on first-in-class treatments and a pipeline for diseases such as dermatologic, respiratory, rheumatologic, and gastrointestinal conditions.

The Global Medical Director will lead the development and execution of the medical plan for the development and launch of Amlitelimab (anti-OX40L) in respiratory and GI indications. Reporting to the Global Medical Lead, Amlitelimab, this role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to manage lifecycle, stakeholder engagement, data generation, and communication plans, ensuring readiness for medical launch.

Sanofi is a global healthcare company dedicated to transforming lives through innovative treatments for immune challenges, rare diseases, blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. Our teams work together to improve products, understand unmet needs, and connect communities, aiming to make a real impact on millions of patients worldwide.

Main Responsibilities:

• Serve as an internal expert supporting Amlitelimab's evidence generation strategy globally across respiratory and GI indications.
• Support data generation efforts by aligning global strategies with local affiliate insights.
• Collaborate with local and global medical teams to develop communication strategies and KOL relationships.
• Assist in the development and training of local medical teams.
• Build relationships with global, regional, and key market teams, facilitating best practice sharing.
• Operate within corporate and industry compliance guidelines.

About You

Education:

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (M.D., PhD, or PharmD).

Experience:

• Extensive immunology experience, preferably in gastroenterology.
• Experience in clinical development and/or medical affairs at a global or regional level.
• Experience in clinical research and patient care.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Proficiency in public speaking.
• 8+ years in biotech or pharma industry or related immunology experience.
• Commitment to innovation.
• Experience working collaboratively across functions and with diverse teams.

Skills and Behaviors:

• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
• Aspiring to innovative, entrepreneurial roles with passion and agility.
• Resilient, challenge-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Leadership in ambiguous, cross-cultural environments.
• Analytic and strategic thinking with simplification skills.
• Ability to translate strategy into action quickly and effectively.
• Performance-driven with adherence to timelines.

Why Choose Us?

Join us to bring scientific miracles to life with a supportive, future-focused team. Grow your career through diverse opportunities, enjoy comprehensive rewards, and benefit from extensive health and wellbeing programs, including parental leave. Sanofi is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities regardless of background.

The salary range for this position is $172,500 - $249,167. All compensation will be based on experience, with eligibility for employee benefits. Additional benefits details are available through our company resources.