Head of Global Scientific Communications, Neurology

Sanofi; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Cambridge, MA seeks an executive to head Global Scientific Communications for Neurology. You will drive publications, medical education, and strategic communications across internal and external stakeholders to support development stages and launches.

Leverage AI and data platforms to craft evidence generation and dissemination strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with medical and commercial goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful experience in Scientific Communications and Publications/Medical Affairs within the pharma/biotech industry.
• Significant leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop the Global Scientific Communications team for Neurology, aligned with portfolio stage and launch readiness.
• Oversee development and execution of scientific publications, medical communications, and medical education for Neurology.
• Act as SME and contributor to Neurology Global brand and medical strategy.
• Define and manage strategic publication plans across Neurology, ensuring high‑quality publications and real‑world data.
• Develop engagement models and multichannel platforms to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Partner with Global Medical Product Heads and Global Commercial Lead for medical‑commercial alignment on dissemination strategy.
• Lead Integrated Evidence Generation Plan communications with various functions and country teams.
• Oversee internal medical education content and country-level training materials using digital/AI tools.
• Maintain awareness of Neurology trends and identify areas impacting Scientific Communications Plans.

Skills

Scientific communications

Publications

Medical affairs

Education

MD (or equivalent), PhD, or PharmD

Job description

Job title: Head of Global Scientific Communications, Neurology

• Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

As Head of Global Scientific Communications within our R&D Global Medical Neurology team, you'll be part of a team that works at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting edge AI, data, and platforms to push the boundaries of science and transform care for people living with neurological conditions. Ready to get started?

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop the Global Scientific Communications team for Neurology, aligned with the stage of development and launch readiness of the portfolio's assets.
• Lead the strategy and oversee the development and execution of scientific publications, medical communications, and medical education for the Neurology portfolio (both internal and external), ensuring open cross-functional and global-local collaboration and alignment with Neurology Therapeutic Area strategies.
• Act as a subject matter expert and key contributor to the Neurology Global brand and medical strategy.
• Oversee the development of strategic publication plans across the Neurology portfolio, overseeing high-quality publications (posters, abstracts, manuscripts) of clinical trial data, life cycle management studies, and real-world outcomes, in close coordination with RWE, HEVA, and R&D.
• Define and execute the high-level roadmap for scientific engagement models, standalone scientific events, and multichannel scientific communication platforms/frameworks, in alignment with Therapeutic Area strategy, to improve patient care and drive better health outcomes.
• Partner strategically with Global Medical Product Heads and the Global Commercial Lead to ensure medical-commercial alignment on scientific dissemination strategy for data generated by evidence generation teams, supporting compelling clinical value stories.
• Lead the development and execution of the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP) communication strategy in collaboration with CSU, RWE, HEVA, MO&E, and country teams, ensuring timely and fair dissemination of evidence addressing gaps across LCM stages.
• Oversee development of the internal medical education plan (scientific platform, training modules, FAQs, backgrounders) and the foundational content for country-level training, leveraging digital and AI-enabled tools where possible.
• Maintain a current understanding of evolving trends within the Neurology therapeutic area and proactively identify areas of scientific interest that may impact Scientific Communications Plans, Medical Plans, and IEGPs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Medical, Pubs/Med Comms, FBM Excellence, Brand, Global/GMT/GBT/GPT colleagues) to ensure alignment and maximize the impact of Neurology scientific communications activities, identifying innovative solutions for medical education, publications, and external engagement within policy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all publications, medical communications, and education materials are developed compliantly, in accordance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) obligations.
• Identify new data analysis and publication concepts with the team and ensure data from Specialty Care–sponsored and investigator-sponsored studies is presented accurately, fairly, and in a timely manner, per publication guidelines and internal procedures.
• Provide scientific and medical input into publications, medical communication and training content, symposia, and advisory boards; provide strategic input on Specialty Care's presence at global medical congresses (medical affairs booth, expert meetings, briefing materials, scientific content).
• Develop the annual budget and forecasts, closely managing and monitoring activities against budget; manage external vendors, including publications and medical education agencies of record.
• As part of the Global Medical Neurology Leadership Team, actively participate in and lead initiatives contributing to team culture, people engagement, ways of working, and overall governance.

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• MD (or equivalent), PhD, or PharmD
• 5 years medical, scientific or clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Neuroscience, Neurology, or Ophthalmology background
• Demonstrated successful experience in Scientific Communications and Publications/Medical Affairs within the pharma/biotech industry.
• Experience managing medical communications and publications agencies and/or internal scientific writing teams
• Track record of implementing digital innovation and new channels to inform and educate intended audiences most effectively
• Budget and forecasting experience.
• Significant line and matrix management experience, with strong transversal collaboration across Medical, R&D, Commercial, HEVA, and Market Access functions.

Soft and Technical Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to critically analyze and synthesize complex scientific/data information; strong analytical skills, and ability to disrupt the status quo with innovation while staying pragmatic and focused on priorities.
• People Leadership: Ability to engage and leverage team strengths; sets high standards, communicates proactively, and provides meaningful feedback, coaching, and support.
• Relationships and Influence: Strong consulting, facilitation, and communication skills bridging scientific and business priorities; effective stakeholder management and ability to build powerful relationships and networks.
• Ethics and Standards: Upholds the highest ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards.
• Proactive and Result Orientation: Drives positive outcomes and impact through excellence in execution.

Additional Information

• Approximately 20–30% travel required, including congresses and key markets.

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.