General Medicines NA Medical Head — Lead Strategy (Hybrid)

Sanofi; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 293,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi seeks a visionary North America Medical Head, General Medicines, to shape the medical strategy for the US market and align with global plans while driving local growth. You will lead a ~100-person medical team, ensure scientific rigor, governance, and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Commercial, and Regulatory.

The role emphasizes digital health, AI, and Real-World Evidence to advance patient outcomes, ethics and compliance within a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Must have MD qualification. Ph.D and publications are desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of job-related experience.
• Strong track record in developing and executing medical strategy in US and leading a sizable medical affairs function.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a KOL network in US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion a patient-centric vision for Medical in Gen Med North America, fully aligned with global strategy and local business priorities.
• Lead medical affairs activities across pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases, ensuring optimal lifecycle management for all General Medicines products.
• Partner with Research, Clinical Development, Commercial, Health Economics, Value & Access, and Product Management to deliver integrated, evidence-based strategies.
• Establish and enforce the highest ethical standards across all medical activities, serving as a role model for proactive compliance and quality management.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing medical team of approximately 100 professionals, building a strong talent pipeline and fostering scientific excellence.

Skills

Scientific Leadership

Strategic Vision

Healthcare Policy Awareness

People Leadership

Ethical Compliance

Technology Adoption

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

MD qualification

PhD desirable

Job description

Sanofi seeks a visionary North America Medical Head, General Medicines, to shape the medical strategy for the US market and align with global plans while driving local growth. You will lead a ~100-person medical team, ensure scientific rigor, governance, and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Commercial, and Regulatory.

The role emphasizes digital health, AI, and Real-World Evidence to advance patient outcomes, ethics and compliance within a matrixed organization.