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

Sanofi • Cambridge, MA

1d • $146,250 - $211,250 • Remote

About The Position

Sanofi’s Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-facing scientific partner to external experts and decision makers, engaging in mutual scientific exchange to accelerate data dissemination. The MSL helps external stakeholders understand the scientific and medical value of Sanofi products and gathers insights that can inform medical innovation. This position covers the New York City Metro, Northern New Jersey, and Long Island territory and is remote, with the employee residing within the territory. The role reports mainly to Medical Affairs Leadership.

The MSL develops and executes territory engagement plans aligned with medical strategy, manages a base of approximately 50 stakeholders, and plans stakeholder interactions and their frequency. The MSL uses approved scientific data to advance understanding of the therapeutic area, generates and shares medical insights, supports evidence-generation opportunities, and collaborates with internal teams. The role also represents Sanofi at scientific congresses and supports educational meetings, advisory boards, and speaker training, while ensuring compliance with company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements.

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 practice, 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 through delivery of current, evidence-based scientific data.
• Understanding of the design and execution of research studies.
• Exemplary communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams and managing a significant volume of projects.
• Reside within the territory.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated effective leadership, including stepping forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.
• Deep understanding of local regulations and pharmaceutical industry codes of practice, particularly as they apply to non-promotional activities.
• Scientific expertise, including staying current on data, treatment trends, and professional developments; ability to articulate therapeutic knowledge and translate expert feedback into insights.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environments, public health, and industry trends.
• Ability to listen actively, state expert opinions confidently and diplomatically, and respect others’ positions.
• Professional communication skills and ability to cultivate strong internal and external working relationships; 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 strengthen scientific messages, strategies, and product development.
• Maintain current knowledge of therapeutic areas, disease management protocols, and the competitive landscape.
• Partner 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.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements and maintain governance processes.
• Manage a base of approximately 50 stakeholders and develop a stakeholder engagement and tracking database.
• Plan day-to-day stakeholder interactions, including discussion points and interaction frequency, in accordance with Medical Affairs strategy.
• Execute the KOL territory strategy, addressing the needs of diverse stakeholders and aligning engagement 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.
• Manage the New York City Metro, Northern New Jersey, and Long Island territory, reporting mainly to Medical Affairs Leadership.

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; eligibility may apply.
• Rewards package recognizing employee contribution and impact.

What This Job Offers

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