Medical Science Liaison Rhinology - Southeast

Sanofi • Cambridge, MA

22h • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a remote, field-facing role serving as a trusted scientific partner to external experts. The MSL conducts scientific exchanges to improve understanding of Sanofi products, executes stakeholder engagement plans, gathers insights that inform medical strategies and future research, and identifies research opportunities to support evidence generation. The role also communicates patient and healthcare-provider needs to internal stakeholders and upholds company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements through strong governance and risk management.

The position covers a territory currently including Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina, subject to change. The MSL must reside in the territory near a major airport and work independently with minimal supervision. National and international travel may be required. The role maintains clear regulatory boundaries between non-promotional medical activities and Commercial Operations.

Sanofi describes itself as an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company focused on improving lives through medicines, vaccines, medical devices, and diagnostic products. The company highlights career-growth opportunities, a supportive team, a rewards package, health and wellbeing benefits, patient-informed drug development, and the use of AI, data, and digital platforms.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a technical, scientific, or medical field; MD, PhD, or PharmD preferred, or a relevant life-science degree such as RN, MS, PA, or NP.
• Must reside in the territory, currently including Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina, subject to change; must live near a major airport with flight availability to cover the territory and required travel.
• At least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, as a Medical Science Liaison, or in relevant clinical practice.
• 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 scientific information.
• Understanding of the design and execution of research studies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams and managing a significant volume of projects.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a complete background check.

Nice To Haves

• MSL experience is strongly preferred.
• Relevant immunology clinical experience in rhinology, otolaryngology, and/or allergy may be considered.
• Additional years of relevant experience are an asset.
• Actively listens and confidently presents expert opinions with diplomacy and respect for others’ positions.
• Uses effective professional communication to build strong relationships with internal and external colleagues and adapts to people and situations.
• Plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projects effectively.
• Demonstrates leadership through example and accomplishments and steps forward to handle challenges within their authority.
• Deep knowledge of local pharmaceutical regulations and codes of practice, particularly those concerning non-promotional activities.
• Maintains scientific expertise, follows data and treatment trends, articulates therapeutic knowledge, and translates expert feedback into useful insights.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environments, public health, and industry trends.
• Proficiency with digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group scientific interactions with key opinion leaders and healthcare stakeholders, sharing product and disease-management information within regulatory guidelines.
• Identify, profile, and prioritize approximately 50 stakeholders using the Scientific Engagement Model; develop territory and individual engagement plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategy.
• Build long-term peer relationships with key opinion leaders, payers, and healthcare professionals by demonstrating clinical knowledge and explaining the medical value of Sanofi products.
• Attend scientific congresses and symposia and organize educational meetings or advisory boards.
• Respond to unsolicited medical-information requests about products and disease states, and support speaker training for continuing scientific education.
• Gather and evaluate stakeholder feedback and published studies, then report insights that inform medical strategies, communications, and product development.
• Share scientific information and external insights with Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations, Regulatory, and other internal teams while complying with company and regulatory policies.
• Identify clinical trial sites, monitor disease epidemiology, support protocol development, and facilitate investigator-sponsored study submissions through approved processes.
• Understand local, state, and national healthcare policies, guidelines, and clinical practices relevant to the therapeutic area.
• Work remotely with minimal supervision, travel nationally or internationally as needed, and maintain regulatory boundaries between non-promotional medical activities and commercial operations.

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 benefits information is available through the company.

What This Job Offers

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