Transplant Medical Science Liaison

Sanofi; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Transplant Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join the US Medical Affairs team. This field-based role in Cambridge, MA focuses on scientific exchange with physicians and researchers, communicating data on transplant, disease states, and education gaps.

You will establish scientific credibility and translate complex data to support clinical education and research opportunities. The role requires an advanced degree and a minimum of four years in pharma/biotech with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field (MD, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, or equivalent clinical advanced degree).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharma/biotech or related field; transplantation experience preferred.
• Must reside in territory and able to operate in US field medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate information, education, and research activities for physicians and healthcare professionals regarding Sanofi products.
• Translate complex scientific data to clinicians and researchers and support medical education gaps.
• Serve as principal field-based medical contact within the region and build relationships with thought leaders.
• Identify clinical research opportunities, communicate insights to internal teams, and ensure compliant scientific exchange.

Skills

Scientific knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD/NP/PA or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Field Based Medical Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job: The Transplant Medical Science Liaison (MSL) provides comprehensive medical and scientific information in connection with Sanofi products. The Transplant MSL serves as an advanced field-based scientific professional for US Medical Affairs division of North American Pharmaceutical Operations. The Transplant MSL shares scientific and clinical data exceptionally well, communicating directly with US healthcare providers and clinical researchers via appropriate compliant scientific exchange, clinical research, disease state awareness/education and medical education gaps. Also, the Transplant MSL serves as a field-based scientific professional to facilitate research, education, or other collaborations. The position supports US Medical Affairs mission of generating, translating, and communicating clinical and scientific data to US healthcare providers and decision makers to demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of Sanofi products, technologies, and services in support of optimal patient care. The responsibility of the Transplant MSL is to establish scientific and professional credibility with customers and other healthcare stakeholders, communicate appropriately and compliantly via scientific exchange on the value of Sanofi products, provide insights to internal teams on key medical education gaps relevant to healthcare decision makers, healthcare providers and identify clinical research sites or educational opportunities when appropriate. Transplant MSLs serve as the principal field-based scientific resource between US Medical Affairs and external health care providers involved in pharmaceutical selection, access and health care decisions. Transplant MSLs engage in scientific exchange by providing clinical data or disease state education in response to clinical, disease state, and evidence-based guideline information requests from health care providers. Transplant MSLs also communicate Medical Materials Review Committee (MMRC)-approved clinical information, in compliance with applicable SOPs. Transpalnt MSLs also identify and communicate customer insights to internal teams to inform the medical research and provide field-based representation to facilitate research, education, and other collaborations, in compliance with applicable SOPs.

Join the team transforming how healthcare is delivered for chronic and specialty conditions worldwide. In General Medicines, you’ll help drive meaningful outcomes in diabetes, transplant, and immunology - with the scale and urgency patients deserve.

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:

• Primary responsibilities of this role are to facilitate information, education, and research activities for physicians and ancillary healthcare professionals regarding in-development or commercialized Sanofi products.
• Demonstrate Strong Scientific/Technical Expertise in support of Transplant: Understanding of the disease state, broader therapeutic area, and scientific evidence regarding Sanofi products Understanding of clinical trials methodology, outcomes, and limitations Understanding of connection between healthcare providers and organizations within the MSL designated territory Translation of complex scientific and clinical data to healthcare providers with varying levels of expertise Proficient utilization of clinical data, therapeutic guidelines and other technical tools in the field Drive internal understanding of US Medical Affairs with respect to unmet medical education and research needs
• Effectively Manage Regional Responsibilities in support of Transplant: Principal field-based medical point of contact for healthcare providers within the region Communicate and disseminate scientific and clinical data in response to unsolicited requests for information Create and execute medical engagement based on medical education needs within the region Identify and build strong collegial relationships with thought leaders within assigned geographical area Provide meaningful input into clinical research agendas by collecting and communicating customer insights Ability to effectively represent the needs of healthcare providers to US Medical Affairs
• Communicate and Disseminate Medical Education and Medical Information in support of Transplant: Establish and maintain credible peer-to-peer scientific interaction with thought leaders Serve as a primary resource for clinical and scientific information to internal and external stakeholders Participate in scientific congresses and professional meetings via podium or poster presentations Connect healthcare providers with appropriate Sanofi medical resources to address their information needs Collaborate with Field and Home Office Partners: Demonstrate excellent teamwork within US Medical Affairs and with cross-functional partners Contribute to medical or business partner meetings and provide scientific updates Provide input in the development of clinically relevant regional or national medical meetings Serve as a medical resource for ongoing training needs Communicate Impactful Field Insights in support of Transplant: Identify and regularly communicate field insights and emerging clinical trends to internal stakeholders Communicate field insights to the Medical Core team Identify Potential Clinical Research Investigators in support of Transplantation
• Identify Potential Clinical Research Investigators in support of Transplantation: Identify, evaluate, and communicate potential opportunities for qualified clinical investigators Serve as a liaison for the review and submission of Investigator Sponsored Trial proposals Demonstrate Compliance: Complete all required training and adhere to corporate policies and procedures Complete all activity documentation and administrative responsibilities in a timely manner

About you:

Basic Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field (MD, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, or equivalent clinical advanced degree)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry, managed care, or patient care setting (academic or clinical experience in transplantation or a related field will also be considered)
• Must reside in territory.
• Experience in transplantation, Solid Organ Transplant (SOT), kidney, lung, or Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral residency or fellowship in solid organ transplant, bone marrow transplant, or pharmaceutical program
• Prior MSL or field medical experience
• Transplant certification or equivalent specialized training
• Experience in clinical research design and execution
• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience
• MBA, MHA, or MPH

MSLs will be held accountable to various departments, corporate and / or product-specific goals as determined and specified by the Director and Director. MSLs will be expected to demonstrate exceptional levels of technical and strategic expertise, integrity and professionalism and a strong awareness of and adherence to field medical policy and applicable scientific, legal, and regulatory standards. MSLs operate within the field and thus must demonstrate the capability to act independently with limited guidance. Specific competencies of particular importance to the role include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation capabilities and the ability to appropriately inform and influence contexts that include decision-making.
• Strong scientific knowledge with an in-depth understanding of the evolving US healthcare system.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple therapeutic areas and strategic initiatives including health outcomes, quality initiatives, consensus standards, evidence-based guidelines, and health care policy.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills appropriate for customer environments, and the capability to establish scientific credibility and communicate scientific information clearly and succinctly.
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership, and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking capability.
• Profound understanding of compliance standards and practices.
• Capability to interact successfully with all levels of matrix partners and stakeholders and network with both internal and external colleagues.
• Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in business planning and time management in settings that require management of multiple, concurrent priorities.

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. Help shape the future of care for chronic and complex conditions like aT1D, Type 2 diabetes, transplant, and cardiovascular disease. Drive meaningful impact at global scale: our medicines reach more than 100 million people each year. Be part of a simpler, digital- and AI-powered business that’s rethinking how we work and engage with the world. 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is: $146.250,00 - $211.250,00 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. We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.