Medical Affairs Director - Evidence Generation, Respiratory

Sanofi (US); Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global healthcare company is seeking a Medical Affairs Director to lead evidence generation in respiratory medicine. This role involves executing global strategies, designing clinical studies, and fostering relationships with key experts. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing clinical protocols and ensuring a patient-centric approach in clinical research. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient lives through scientific advancement and collaboration. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of immunology and respiratory health.

Benefits

High-quality healthcare

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in R&D or Medical Affairs.
• Experience in Clinical trials and trial methodology.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the Global Medical strategy for Itepekimab.
• Maintain strong relationships with experts in the respiratory field.

Skills

Clinical Trials Management

Scientific Communication

Leadership Skills

Pharmaceutical/Biotech Research

Relationship Management

Education

Graduate degree in science

MD/PhD or Pharm D

Job description

Job Title: Medical Affairs Director - Evidence Generation, Respiratory

Location: Cambridge, MA

Our Medical function serves as a valued strategic partner with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access on therapeutic solutions to support patients’ needs. The Medical team is proud to support Sanofi’s deep commitment to chasing the miracles of science to improve the lives of patients.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicine. Across different countries, our talented teams are determined to deliver a best-in-class customer experience using the best of digital, artificial intelligence and personal know-how. With a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicines, we pursue progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support and execute on the Global Medical strategy and Life cycle plan for Itepekimab.
  
• Design study synopses based on the Integrated evidence generation plan.
  
• Maintain strong knowledge in COPD to optimize clinical study protocols development and execution.
  
• Maintain strong relationships with experts in the respiratory field, academics and professionals and/or patient associations.
  
• Support advisory boards or roundtables for clinical trials phase IV studies and gain strategic insights for medical, scientific, and development strategy.
  
• Ensure a patient-centric approach to development of clinical studies under her/his supervision.
  
• Collaborate with the Alliance to execute the clinical studies under her/his responsibility in alignment with the Brand plan and Global Medical Plan
  
• Travel required, comprising approximately 20%.
  

About you

Experience :

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industry preferably in R&D or Medical Affairs.
  
• Prior experience in Clinical trials, including understanding of trial methodology, design, management, and execution.
  
• Suitable prior experience in a Global or at least Regional medical or clinical development role.
  
• Experience working within a complex organizational environment; able to operate in a matrix team structure.
  

Soft and Technical skills:

• Experience in Medical with Biologics (Respiratory) highly advantageous
  
• Able to work on projects in coordination with our Alliance and establish excellent working relationships and credibility.
  
• Scientific communication and presentation skills with the ability to present scientific data in a credible manner. Able to interface professionally with a wide spectrum of internal and external academicians, in the scientific/medical arena.
  
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech clinical research.
  
• Leadership skills: personal style that includes a sense of urgency, as well as flexibility and ability to respond to rapidly changing environments and circumstances.
  

Education :

• Graduate degree in science required, MD/PhD or Pharm D preferred.
  

Languages:

• English
  

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.
  

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. Progress doesn’t happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse 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.