Medical Science Liaison- Pulmonary- Southeast (GA, SC & NC)

Sanofi • Atlanta, MA

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-facing role serving as a trusted scientific partner to external experts and decision makers. The position conducts scientific exchanges to advance understanding of Sanofi’s medical and scientific value, gathers insights from stakeholders, and supports medical innovation and product development. The role is accountable for the U.S. Southeast territory, covering Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and reports mainly to Medical Affairs Leadership. It is remote and requires residence within the territory.

The MSL manages a base of approximately 50 stakeholders, develops stakeholder engagement and tracking databases, and plans interactions in accordance with Medical Affairs strategy. The role executes territory engagement plans aligned with medical objectives and stakeholder needs, using approved scientific data in interactions. It collaborates across internal functions and supports evidence generation, educational activities, congress participation, and compliance with company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• An advanced degree in a technical, scientific, or medical field (MD, PhD, or PharmD) is preferred; another relevant life sciences degree (RN/MS) with a healthcare specialty is required.
• Clear understanding of medical practice, clinical decision-making, and healthcare systems related to patient care.
• Ability to interpret scientific data and translate it to address educational and research needs.
• Demonstrated ability to address educational and research needs through scientific, evidence-based 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.
• Residence within the territory.
• Safe or clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Effective leadership skills, including stepping forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.
• Knowledge of local regulations and pharmaceutical industry codes of practice, particularly for non-promotional activities.
• Scientific expertise, including keeping current with 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.
• Ability to listen actively, express expert opinions diplomatically, and respect differing positions.
• Professional communication skills for cultivating strong internal and external working relationships, with flexibility in approach.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple responsibilities and projects.
• Proficiency in digital tools.
• Clinical experience in pulmonary care within health systems or large organizational practice settings.

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.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements and maintain governance processes.
• Manage 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 and develop engagement plans aligned with medical strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Support execution of the team’s medical plan and use approved scientific data in KOL interactions.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time