Medical Director, Dermatology

Sanofi • Cambridge, MA

8d • $178,500 - $257,833 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director, Dermatology serves as an internal product expert and strategic partner across Medical Affairs, Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access. The role develops and executes an integrated U.S. medical and scientific strategy for Dermatology products, including evidence generation and scientific information exchange with key stakeholders. Externally, the position supports healthcare professionals and payers in optimizing patient care and treatment outcomes through evidence-based decisions.

The Medical Director co-develops the U.S. medical strategy and tactical plan for the therapeutic area, leads Medical Science Liaison field strategy and operations, and partners with global, alliance-management, and U.S. cross-functional teams to tailor plans to local needs and resources. Responsibilities span medical planning and budgets, clinical research, medical review, safety, stakeholder engagement, scientific communications, and support for appropriate use of Dermatology products. The position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, or Morristown, New Jersey.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences, such as PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or MD with relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant Medical Affairs experience.
• Strong track record developing and executing medical strategies in the United States.
• Industry experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development, including significant experience with Medical Affairs launch and life-cycle management activities.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environments, public health, and industry trends.
• Sound scientific and clinical judgment, including an in-depth understanding of the scientific method and clinical applications.
• Ability to understand and communicate scientific and medical data to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder-management, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing skills in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Leadership experience and ability to represent Medical Affairs within the company and with leaders at every level.
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate innovative approaches into pragmatic, actionable plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, adapt with agility, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize in a complex environment.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills; strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• High personal integrity and commitment to ethics and scientific standards.
• Understanding of different cultures and ability to work effectively across them.
• Proven time-management and project-management skills, including managing expectations and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory processes.
• Digital literacy.
• Commitment to continuous learning and a proven record of change management.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical or Medical Affairs experience in Dermatology and/or Immunology is strongly preferred.
• Experience in clinical trial design and execution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy, tactics, and an annual budget for an integrated Medical Plan covering Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Education, Medical Communications and Publications, Health Outcomes, Safety, and Clinical Research, including Phase IIIB–IV studies and Investigator Sponsored Trials.
• Execute the Integrated Medical Plan and ensure timely, on-budget delivery of its activities and deliverables.
• Communicate Medical Plan details and progress to management, the Core Team, and those responsible for execution.
• Use relevant data evidence to ensure medical strategy is clearly defined and consistent with clinical development and commercial strategic objectives.
• Generate and communicate scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders, develop and execute Medical Engagement Plans, and manage MSL resources and budgets.
• Provide medical strategy and expertise to Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory partners, as well as sales, marketing, legal, and regulatory functions.
• Ensure strategic and cross-functional alignment across the organization and joint ventures to support safe and appropriate use of Dermatology products and delivery of medical priorities.
• Collaborate with field, marketing, HEVA, Market Access, and sales teams; partner with the Field Medical Head, Medical Directors, and other colleagues on regional stakeholder relationships, medical engagement planning, and MSL budget oversight.
• Work with the health economics team to address questions and opportunities.
• Review and approve promotional, medical, scientific, regulatory, safety, and commercial materials, as well as independent medical education grant applications and employee training materials, in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable guidance, regulations, and laws, including FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, and ISPOR requirements.
• Support U.S. Phase IIIB–IV clinical study programs, including preparation of protocols, case report forms, study reports, statistical analysis plans, clinical trial guidelines, and accurate, timely reporting of study data.
• Oversee clinical studies in accordance with company standards and government and industry regulations, including GCP/ICH.
• Review and approve Investigator Sponsored Trial concepts and protocols according to applicable SOPs.
• Identify and co-create research collaborations to address key questions in patient care, and identify needs for post-marketing clinical trials and registries and oversee their execution.
• Ensure company- and investigator-sponsored trial data are presented publicly in an appropriate, timely, fair, and balanced manner.
• Partner with U.S. Drug Safety on clinical-trial adverse events, post-marketing safety data, and safety-signal communications; communicate Product Alerts to the Core Team with U.S. Drug Safety, USRAMP, and GMA.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key thought leaders in the medical and scientific community.
• Lead medical and scientific advisory board discussions, foster external scientific advisory boards, and assist with advocacy development.
• Represent Sanofi at medical meetings, advisory boards, and outreach meetings, engaging experts and supporting the company’s reputation in Dermatology.
• Provide disease-state and product training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay informed about developments in Dermatology through current literature, meetings, conventions, and professional associations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Rewards package recognizing employee contributions; additional employee benefit programs may be available.
• Opportunities for career growth through promotion or lateral moves, including internationally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director