Senior Medical Science Liaison - Type 1 Diabetes
- Location: Field based - Covering East UK
- Job type: Permanent
About the job
At Sanofi, we are driven by one purpose - we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible.
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for you to bring your energy, expertise and experience where you can help change countless lives and change the practice of medicine. We are seeking a highly motivated and visionary leader interested in shaping the management of people with Type 1 diabetes.
MSLs are the extension of the medical function in the field. You will build constructive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to disseminate scientific information and generate insights. MSLs provide field or hybrid medical support that is aligned and integrated to the overall medical strategy. Reporting to T1D Medical Head, this role is strategically positioned to realize the ambition for T1D and contribute to the overall future success of Sanofi.
Main responsibilities:
- Engages proactively and reactively with healthcare professionals and institutions.
- Engages external stakeholders on medical and scientific information exchange for the therapeutic area during one-to-one interactions and group settings.
- Organizes and engages KOLs & HCPs during local group scientific meetings (hospital staff meetings, webinars, etc.) according to the Stakeholder Engagement plan, aligned with the Medical plan.
- Develops and maintains trusted partnerships through scientific engagement and exchange with healthcare professionals and institutions.
- Communicates the clinical value of the products to population-health/formulary decision makers (outcomes Liaisons, as applicable).
- Provides high-quality, accurate, balanced, and directed information to key customers and stakeholders in response to unsolicited requests, supports investigator study submissions, and manages local advisory boards.
- Develops and executes individual stakeholder engagement plans aligned with the Medical Plan.
- Generates high-value, actionable insights and proposes solutions.
- Collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders while maintaining compliance with company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Contributes to evidence-generation activities supporting internal projects.
About you:
Experience:
- Stakeholders strategy and planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Experience in Immunology / Type 1 Diabetes field-based Medical activities preferred
- Experience in academia / research environment highly preferred
Soft skills:
- Strategic thinking
- Business acumen
- Interpersonal relationship skills
- Transversal collaboration
- Learning agility
- Ability to foster a 'Playing to Win' culture
Technical skills:
- Understanding of medical practice, clinical decision-making, and healthcare systems related to Type 1 Diabetes.
- Advanced understanding of clinical/medical science in T1D or immunology.
- Ability to leverage an omnichannel approach for engagement with external experts.
- Ability to interpret scientific data and translate it into educational and research needs.
- Ability to develop compelling value narratives for stakeholders.
- Stay updated on data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession.
- Develop and deliver training and education programs.
- Understanding of health economics and value outcomes to support market access.
- Knowledge of healthcare systems, regulatory environment, and industry trends.
- Digital and analytical skills to analyze data and generate insights.
- Ability to operate independently and navigate complex regulatory environments remotely.
Education
Advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (MSc, PhD, Pharm D) preferred.
Languages
Outstanding communication and presentation skills in English, both written and verbal.
Why choose us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover opportunities to grow your talent and advance your career, locally or internationally.
- Enjoy a comprehensive rewards package recognizing your contributions.
- Access health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention, wellness programs, and parental leave.