Medical Director, Dermatology

Biopharma Careers; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Medical Director for Dermatology to lead the development and execution of the US medical strategy and integrated plan. The role partners with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access to ensure scientifically rigorous, compliant programs that optimize patient outcomes.

The candidate will oversee MSL field activities, mentor scientific staff, and collaborate with global teams to tailor plans for the US market, prioritizing high-impact evidence generation and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Minimum 5 years in Medical Affairs or related field in the US.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional strategy in Dermatology/Immunology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated US Medical Plan for Dermatology products.
• Lead medical strategy aligned with clinical development and commercial goals.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access teams.
• Provide medical leadership to engagement with Key Thought Leaders and external advisors.
• Oversee MSL budgets and field engagement plans to maximize impact.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and industry guidelines.

Skills

Medical strategy

US healthcare landscape

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Life sciences or pharma advanced degree

Job description

About the job

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

Our Sanofi Immunology Medical Affairs function serves as a valued strategic partner with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access on therapeutic solutions to support patients’ needs. The US Medical Immunology team is proud to support Sanofi’s deep commitment to chasing the miracles of science to improve the lives of patients. We shatter treatment inertia through our commitment to leaving no patient behind. We aim to transform medical practice, deliver innovative and actionable data to providers and payers enabling timely patient identification and driving the urgency to act on debilitating immunological disorders.

The Medical Director, Dermatology functions internally as the product expert to lead the development and execution of the most efficient and integrated US medical/scientific strategy for Dermatology products, including scientific evidence generation and scientific information exchange with all key stakeholders. As a valued strategic partner with the Medical Field Team, Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory and Market Access this role is essential to success is an outstanding partnership to maximize the value proposition. Externally, the role assists healthcare professionals and payers to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes through evidence-based decisions.

This medical leader is responsible for co-developing the U.S. medical strategy and tactical plan for their entire Therapeutic Area, the MSL Field strategy/leadership and operations to ensure delivery. This Includes a strong partnership with global, alliance management and the relevant U.S. cross-functional partners and ensuring these plans are tailored to the local needs and resources, both on data generation and all aspects of engagement with the scientific community.

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

• Develop strategy and tactics for an integrated Medical Plan (Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Education, Medical Communications and Publications, Health Outcomes, Safety, and Clinical Research including Phase IIIB-IV and Investigator Sponsored Trials) and annual budget for assigned Dermatology products
• Execute the Integrated Medical Plan to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of all tactical activities and deliverables
• Communicate the details and progress of the Medical Plan to Management, the Core Team, and all parties responsible for execution
• Provide relevant data evidence to ensure that strategy is clearly defined and consistent with clinical development and commercial strategic objectives
• Support the generation and communication of scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders, develop/execute strategic and tactical Medical Engagement Plans
• Provide impactful medical strategy and expertise to Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory partners
• Ensure strategic and cross-functional alignment across the organization and any joint ventures to achieve the medical mission of supporting safe and appropriate use of Dermatology products, cultivating a culture of teamwork and collaboration to ensure the delivery of key priorities
• Provide medical leadership and expertise to sales, marketing, legal, and regulatory functions for marketed products and drugs in development
• Pro-actively provide guidance and collaborate with field team, marketing, HEVA, Market Access, and sales teams
• Support the generation and communication of scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders, develop/execute strategic and tactical Medical Engagement Plans, and manage MSL resources and budgets.
• Partner with Field Medical Head, Medical Directors, and other internal partners to manage high-level regional stakeholder relationships, contribute to medical engagement planning, and oversee the MSL budget.
• Collaborate with the health economics team to address questions and opportunities
• Provide medical review and approval of promotional and medical materials in compliance with corporate standards and government/industry regulations
• Review and approve medical and scientific content of Regulatory, Safety, Scientific Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Commercial materials
• Provide medical review of applications for independent medical education grants
• Provide medical review of training materials for medical and commercial employees
• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge and adherence of all applicable prevailing guidance, regulation, and law (including but not limited to FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, ISPOR)
• Support the execution of US Phase IIIB-IV clinical study programs, including preparation of study protocols, case report forms, study reports, statistical analysis plans, clinical trial guidelines, and accurate and timely reporting of study data
• Oversee conduct of all clinical studies in adherence to both Company standards and government/industry regulations (GCP/ICH)
• Review and approve IST (Investigator Sponsored Trial) concepts/protocols according to applicable SOPs
• Identify and co-create research collaboration opportunities within the therapeutic area to address key questions in the delivery of patient care
• Identify needs for post-marketing clinical trials and registries and oversee their management and execution
• Ensure that all data generated by the company or investigator-sponsored trials are publicly presented in an appropriate and timely fashion and in a fair and balanced manner
• Partner with US Drug Safety in the management of clinical trial adverse events, post-marketing safety data, and in the communication of identified safety signals
• Identify and communicate Product Alerts to the Core Team (in conjunction with US Drug Safety, USRAMP, GMA)
• Develop and maintain close professional relationships with Key Thought Leaders (physicians and researchers) within the medical and scientific community
• Lead medical and scientific advisory board discussions to identify and elevate medically Focused opportunities, resources, and strategic action within Dermatology
• Foster the establishment and maintenance of external scientific advisory boards and assist in advocacy development
• Interact with experts at medical meetings, advisory boards, and outreach meetings to represent Sanofi and strengthen its reputation in Dermatology
• Provide disease state and product training to internal and external stakeholders
• Remain informed of current developments within the Dermatology medical and scientific communities through familiarity with current literature, attendance at meetings, conventions, and professional associations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About You

Qualifications:

• Advance degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, PA, NP or MD with relevant experience)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs
• Strong track record in developing and executing medical strategies in the US
• Clinical or medical affairs experience in Dermatology and/or Immunology strongly preferred
• Industry experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development, with significant experience in Medical Affairs Launch and Life Cycle Management activities
• High degree of knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends to accurately identify key issues and develop strategies
• Sound scientific and clinical judgment, including an in-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications based on medical, scientific, and practical rationale
• In-depth understanding of how to conceptualize, design, and conduct clinical trials. Experience in clinical trial design and execution preferred
• Ability to disrupt status quo with innovation while remaining pragmatic and focused on priorities; ability to translate innovative strategies or solutions into actionable plans.
• Thinks strategically leveraging knowledge of general business practice, the industry, medical practice and Sanofi strategic objectives to create a team strategy to achieve commitments
• Effective internal and external stakeholder management; politically astute with strong cross- functional teamwork and collaboration. A team player