Medical Science Liaison

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Sanofi
Midrand
ZAR 400 000 - 800 000
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2 days ago
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time left to apply End Date: April 25, 2025 (1 day left to apply)

job requisition id R2799009

ABOUT THE JOB:

Overview

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be responsible for building and developing enduring value-based trusted partnerships through scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and institutions in the field of Immunology. This role will support Sanofi's medical strategy for the assigned portfolio, across its approved indications.

Main Responsibilities

  • Build and develop enduring value-based trusted partnerships through scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and institutions in the rapidly evolving immunology therapeutic area.
  • Engage proactively and reactively with healthcare professionals, payers, and institutions regarding identified products and related immunology topics.
  • Execute the Country Medical Plan in alignment with global and regional strategies.
  • Generate actionable and valuable insights and propose solutions based on field interactions.
  • Create cross-functional partnerships and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
  • Comply with local and corporate compliance frameworks for external and internal interactions.
  • Generate and share actionable insights on the external healthcare environment in a timely manner.

ABOUT YOU:

Experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a medical role.
  • Experience as an MSL is highly beneficial.
  • Experience in immunology therapeutic area preferred.
  • Knowledge of type-2 inflammatory diseases (atopic dermatitis, asthma, etc.) is advantageous.

Education

  • Advanced scientific degree - PhD, Master's degree, MBChB, or Pharmacist degree.
  • Valid driver's license (mandatory).
  • Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory.

Technical Skills

  • Good knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory processes.
  • Ability to build strategic plans and implement medical initiatives.
  • Familiarity with omnichannel tools and ability to communicate via digital channels from remote environments.
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to simplify complex scientific topics.
  • Strong negotiation and networking abilities.
  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with key opinion leaders.
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity.
  • Team player with collaborative approach.

Languages

  • Fluency in spoken and written business English.

Travel Requirements

  • Extensive travel within assigned territory (approximately 60-70%).
  • Occasional attendance at national and international scientific meetings.

PLAY TO WIN BEHAVIORS

  • Push to go beyond the level we have operated until now: constantly challenge the status quo focusing on the priorities that will deliver the best outcomes and letting go what won’t: be intolerant to mediocracy, believe we can and must do better and aim at higher but never at the expenses of our values and judgment.
  • Put the interest of the organization ahead of own of those of his her team: consider both short- and long-term impact of decisions; puts collective and global goals above individual or local goals; share resources and capabilities with those with the greatest need and impact; enable decision making at appropriate level.
  • Act in the interest of our patients and customers: actively engage with customers to know their current and future needs; brings an external perspective into decisions.
  • Take action and don’t wait to be told what to do: take smart and informed best bets with the information at hand and anticipate the consequences of her/his actions; use personal judgement and others’ advice to make bold and impactful decisions which move us forward.
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