Rare Diseases Medical Engagement Lead

Sanofi; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Rare Medical Engagement Manager in Warsaw to drive the local medical affairs plan for rare diseases and lead medical education initiatives. You will build strong relationships with KOLs, societies, and health authorities while coordinating research and advisory activities.

The role requires experience communicating complex data to diverse stakeholders, a scientific degree, and fluency in Polish with business-level English.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical industry background with experience engaging with medical authorities and KOLs.
• Degree in MD, PharmD, or PhD in a scientific field.
• Fluent Polish and business English proficiency.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Implement the local Medical Affairs plan for Rare Diseases, driving medical education and scientific communication to build disease and product knowledge both internally and externally.
• Identify, develop, and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, Digital Opinion Leaders, scientific societies, and health authority decision makers.
• Monitor new scientific data, literature, and competitive trends, adjusting medical and educational activities accordingly, while ensuring a high level of scientific expertise within the therapeutic area.
• Drive and coordinate medical research initiatives, investigator-initiated studies, and support for company-sponsored clinical trials, including organizing Advisory Boards and scientific meetings.
• Partner closely with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Public Affairs teams, providing medical advice and contributing to local brand plans and evidence generation strategy.
• Respond to unsolicited medical questions and review/approve marketing materials and scientific documents in line with all applicable regulations and ethical standards.
• Dedicate significant time to direct engagement with KOLs and HCPs through congresses, conferences, and scientific presentations to support the Rare Diseases medical strategy

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Time management

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Education

MD/PharmD/PhD

Job description

Sanofi is seeking a Rare Medical Engagement Manager in Warsaw to drive the local medical affairs plan for rare diseases and lead medical education initiatives. You will build strong relationships with KOLs, societies, and health authorities while coordinating research and advisory activities.

The role requires experience communicating complex data to diverse stakeholders, a scientific degree, and fluency in Polish with business-level English.