US Medical Head, One Rare — Rare Disease Leader

Sanofi; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi US is seeking a US Head Medical Lead for One Rare, leading medical strategy for Rare Disease and Rare Blood Disorders. You will direct home-office and field medical teams, shape brand strategy, and manage stakeholder engagement including KOLs, patients, and regulatory interfaces.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in Medical leadership, a top-tier scientific degree, and proven success in global, matrixed settings with strong safety experience. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (MD, PhD, PharmD).
• 15+ years in Medical or related areas, incl. 7+ years leading a medical function.
• 10+ years leading high-performing teams and talent development.
• Experience in Rare Disease and/or Rare Blood Disorders is required.
• Proven track record building medical strategies in key markets.
• Experience building and maintaining a regional KOL network.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization; strong safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to the US Medical team and foster teamwork, engagement, and performance.
• Develop, execute, and monitor medical brand strategy across the One Rare portfolio and budget.
• Own the One Rare US medical budget and oversee stakeholder engagement with KOLs, clinicians, and medical associations.
• Partner with Patient Advocacy to incorporate patient perspectives into strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to drive data generation, real-world evidence, and outcomes measurement.
• Lead data generation plans to support market access and lifecycle management.
• Support registration- and diagnostic-related initiatives, including EHR-enabled tools.

Skills

Medical leadership

Team leadership

KOL network

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (MD PhD PharmD)

Job description

Sanofi US is seeking a US Head Medical Lead for One Rare, leading medical strategy for Rare Disease and Rare Blood Disorders. You will direct home-office and field medical teams, shape brand strategy, and manage stakeholder engagement including KOLs, patients, and regulatory interfaces.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in Medical leadership, a top-tier scientific degree, and proven success in global, matrixed settings with strong safety experience. Travel up to 50% is expected.