Hematologic Oncology Medical Science Liaison-California

Sanofi•San Diego, CA

3d•$146,250 - $211,250•Remote

About The Position

The Mission of Sanofi’s MSL Team and the Medical Science Liaison is to be the trusted scientific partners in the field for external experts and decision-makers engaging in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination. Sanofi’s Medical Field base teams enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products in the therapeutic area and gather new insights by bringing cutting edge scientific exchange today that accelerates medical innovation tomorrow. 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. Sanofi is 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.

Requirements

1+ years of experience within pharmaceutical industry/ clinical practice.
Advanced degree in a technical, scientific or medical field of Hematology/Oncology (MD, PhD, PharmD,) preferred, or other Relevant Life Sciences Degree (PA, MSN, OCN) with Hematology/Oncology Healthcare Specialization required.
Previous pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
Clear understanding of Hematology/Oncology medical practice, clinical decision making and healthcare systems related to patient care.
Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate this information to meet educational and research needs.
Demonstrated ability to address educational and research needs through delivery of cutting edge scientific/evidenced based data.
Understand the design and execution of research studies.
Exemplary communication and presentation skills.
Experience in working on multi-disciplinary teams and managing significant volume of projects.
Deep understanding and knowledge of local regulations and codes of practice for pharmaceutical industry, in particular as they apply to the non-promotional activities of this role.
Demonstrates scientific expertise - stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and ability to articulate therapeutic knowledge and translate expert feedback into appropriate insights.
Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends.
Working knowledge of English

Nice To Haves

Actively listens to others and is adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others - can exert diplomacy while standing firm on a position.
Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues, flexible in own approach to people and situations.
Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projects.
Demonstrates effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments), steps forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.
Proficiency in digital tools.

Responsibilities

Be the trusted scientific partner to key external experts by conducting timely, appropriate and frequent scientific exchanges to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products.
Execute on stakeholder engagement plans to gather data, develop and share medical insights that contribute to enhancement of Sanofi’s key medical messages, plans and future research.
Keep abreast of medical and scientific developments in the field of Oncology/Hematology to help identify and critically assess research opportunities and to play a supportive role in the execution of evidence generation plans to enhance the value of our products in a real-world setting.
Recognize record and share insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of patients, consumers, regulators, payers, and healthcare providers and proactively contribute towards identifying unmet needs.
Maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs colleagues, Medical Information and Commercial Operations) while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate operational understanding and risk management by ensuring excellence in execution of all governance processes.
Engages external stakeholders on medical and scientific information in the area of Hematology/Oncology during one-on-one interactions and group settings, exhibiting excellent scientific and clinical knowledge:
Uses strong knowledge of relevant diseases and disease management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products with external experts.
Establishes robust, long-term peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and other stakeholder partners.
Actively engages with appropriate stakeholders on medical, clinical, epidemiologic, and scientific topics to advance their understanding of the disease by sharing information and answering questions based on approved material within Regulatory guidelines.
Engages with appropriate stakeholders to understand the state of healthcare policies and guidelines as they relate to clinical practices at a local, state, regional, federal, or national level.
Uses defined systems to map, identify, profile, and prioritize stakeholders in line with the Hematology/Oncology medical plan and looks for opportunities to collaborate and build a value-based partnership addressing the HCPs therapeutic goals.
Effectively utilizes the Scientific Engagement Model to plan territory and individual stakeholder (Key Opinion Leaders, payers, HCP etc.) medical strategy and engagement interaction plans consistent with the Field Base Medical Activity Plan and medical function priorities.
Effectively utilizes the Scientific Engagement Model for attending and establishing a Sanofi Medical presence at relevant scientific congresses and symposia as directed.
Organizes educational meetings or local scientific advisory boards when requested.
Supports speakers training to ensure continued scientific support in the field.
Responds to unsolicited requests for medical information associated with supported products and disease state area.
Gathers data and generates insights from stakeholder interactions and provides feedback to the organization:
Recognize and collect feedback/reactions from multiple data sources and various stakeholders.
Critically evaluate key insights from published studies and stakeholder interactions that deepen our understanding of the market needs and opinions of external stakeholders and therefore contribute to enhancement of Sanofi’s scientific messages, plans, strategy, systems, and product development.
Maintain awareness of and assesses emerging evidence in the Hematology/Oncology disease area to educate and enhance discussions with key stakeholders.
Collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders:
Distribute relevant scientific and medical information and key external insights to internal stakeholders when requested.
Collaborate, as directed, with Commercial Operations, Business Development, Regulatory, etc. to facilitate diligence reviews, medical and safety evaluation, product positioning, lifecycle evidence planning, and compliance needs.
Contribute to the creation of material for internal and external stakeholders where applicable, following internal Sanofi policies, and Federal and National Policies as applicable.
Supports evidence-generation activities by aiding in data acquisition and identifying opportunities for further data collection clinical or investigator-led:
Monitors disease epidemiology and provides support, including protocol development, when needed on various types of studies: long-term surveillance, compliance, pharmacovigilance, and effectiveness studies.
Identifies data collection opportunities during stakeholder interactions and reports these using approved processes.
Maintains awareness of clinical trial activity within territory and suggests clinical trials sites as requested.
Responds to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS) and supports ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes.