Senior Medical Director, Rare Hematology Strategy & Launch

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Inc. in Cambridge, MA and Morristown, NJ is seeking a US Senior Medical Director to lead medical strategy for rare hematology, including guiding strategic launches and advisory activities.

The role collaborates with Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory, Science, Marketing, Sales, and Patient Services to ensure scientific rigor and compliant communications. The position carries national scope, with travel ~20%, and reports to the Head of US Medical Affairs, Rare Blood Disorders.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PhD, or PharmD). Will consider MD with relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of Medical Affairs experience with strategic and tactical planning and execution.
• Experience in rare hematology or a related therapeutic area (ITP, wAIHA, SCD, or adjacent rare blood disorders).

Responsibilities

• Develop U.S. medical objectives and strategies across the rare hematology portfolio, aligned with U.S. commercial goals.
• Provide medical input to brand teams regarding strategy, tactics, and development of claims.
• Serve as the internal expert for rare hematologic conditions and products, and support the field-based U.S. Medical Affairs team.
• Develop strategies for and implement medical advisory boards.
• Lead execution of the strategic U.S. investigator-sponsored study program.
• Develop U.S. scientific communication and publication strategies.
• Partner with the R&D organization to support clinical trials across the rare hematology portfolio.
• Lead medical affairs activities in support of the near-term launch of rilzabrutinib (rilza) for ITP, serving as a key strategic and scientific resource during this critical launch phase.
• Engage and present to cross-functional leadership and governance forums to advance TA strategy.
• Drive preparation for future lifecycle management and upcoming product launches across the rare hematology portfolio.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Scientific publishing experience

Education

Doctorate (PhD) or PharmD (MD welcomed)

Job description

Sanofi Inc. in Cambridge, MA and Morristown, NJ is seeking a US Senior Medical Director to lead medical strategy for rare hematology, including guiding strategic launches and advisory activities.

The role collaborates with Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory, Science, Marketing, Sales, and Patient Services to ensure scientific rigor and compliant communications. The position carries national scope, with travel ~20%, and reports to the Head of US Medical Affairs, Rare Blood Disorders.