Medical Science Liaison-Pulmonary-NYC Metro, N NJ, Long Island

Sanofi • Cambridge, MA

6d • $146,250 - $211,250 • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-facing role and a trusted scientific partner to external experts and decision makers. The role conducts mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate dissemination of data, improve understanding of Sanofi’s medical and scientific value in the therapeutic area, and gather insights that can support medical innovation. The position covers the New York City Metro, Northern New Jersey, and Long Island territory and reports mainly to Medical Affairs Leadership.

The MSL manages a base of approximately 50 stakeholders and develops a stakeholder engagement and tracking database. The role plans day-to-day interactions and discussion points in alignment with Medical Affairs strategy, setting an appropriate annual interaction frequency for each stakeholder. The MSL executes territory engagement plans addressing the needs of diverse stakeholders, including APPs, KOLs, and HCPs, and uses approved scientific data to advance understanding of the therapeutic area.

The position collaborates with Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations, Regulatory, and other internal stakeholders; supports evidence-generation activities and educational programs; and maintains compliance with company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements. The role is remote and requires the employee to reside within the territory.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a technical, scientific, or medical field (MD, PhD, or PharmD) preferred; alternatively, a relevant life sciences degree (RN/MS) with a healthcare specialty is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical experience, research, or medical affairs.
• Clear understanding of medical practice, clinical decision-making, and healthcare systems related to patient care.
• Ability to interpret scientific data and translate it to meet educational and research needs.
• Demonstrated ability to address educational and research needs by delivering current, evidence-based data.
• Understanding of research study design and execution.
• Exemplary communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams and managing a significant volume of projects.
• Must reside within the territory.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including stepping forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.
• Deep knowledge of local regulations and pharmaceutical industry codes of practice, particularly for non-promotional activities.
• Scientific expertise, including staying current on data, treatment trends, and professional developments, and translating expert feedback into insights.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environments, public health, and industry trends.
• Strong listening skills, diplomacy, and ability to express expert opinions while respecting others’ positions.
• Professional communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external colleagues, and flexibility in adapting to people and situations.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple responsibilities and projects.
• Proficiency with digital tools.
• Working knowledge of English as a second language.
• Safe or clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted scientific partner to key opinion leaders and healthcare providers through high-quality scientific exchanges.
• Gather, record, and share insights from stakeholder interactions to inform scientific messages, strategies, and product development.
• Maintain current knowledge of therapeutic areas, disease management protocols, and the competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations, Regulatory, and other internal stakeholders to support medical strategy, compliance, and product positioning.
• Identify data collection opportunities, support clinical trial site identification, and assist with investigator-sponsored study submissions.
• Represent Sanofi at scientific congresses; organize educational meetings and advisory boards; and support speaker training.
• Maintain compliance with company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements and governance processes.
• Manage a base of approximately 50 stakeholders and develop a stakeholder engagement and tracking database.
• Plan day-to-day stakeholder interactions, discussion points, and annual interaction frequency in accordance with Medical Affairs strategy.
• Execute the defined KOL territory strategy, addressing diverse stakeholder needs and aligning with company medical objectives.
• Develop territory engagement plans in line with medical strategy and support execution of the team’s medical plan.
• Use approved scientific data during KOL interactions to advance understanding of the therapeutic area.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Employee benefit programs; further details are available through the company’s benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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