Medical Science Liaison, MS - California

Sanofi•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$146,250 - $211,250

About The Position

Sanofi’s Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) are externally facing scientific partners that transform medical practice and shape the healthcare ecosystem using a data-driven, AI-enabled approach to deliver personalized scientific engagement to Healthcare Organizations, Healthcare Providers, and Clinical Researchers. MSLs support our products and disease states throughout the product life cycle, maximizing the impact of our innovative medicines to improve patient lives. Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs. About Sanofi We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Main responsibilities: Build engagement plans, in collaboration with field partners, that drive internal collaboration to generate field insights, share knowledge and expertise that inform strategic decision-making. Be the trusted scientific partner to external experts, decision-makers, and organizations through timely scientific engagement with an aim to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products and pipeline. Conduct quality scientific presentations to educate healthcare providers on disease state and treatment landscape. Communicate in an accurate, fair and balanced manner, the benefits, risks, appropriate use and clinical value of our products. Understand countries’ medical priorities and incorporate medical plans aligned with business priorities. Gather and share clinical insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of patients, healthcare providers, and the healthcare ecosystem. Engage with clinical investigators to support Sanofi’s pipeline and investigator sponsored studies (within compliance standards) within territory. Respond to unsolicited request for medical information associated with supported products and disease state area. Key accountabilities: the most important responsibilities of the job. For each key responsibility the action to be taken, the result to be achieved, and how it will be achieved. Included is the % of time spent on each responsibility. External Engagement (80%): Through scientific engagement and exchange, MSLs build and develop enduring peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals and organizations. Use data-driven decision making by using CRM data & insights to drive timely scientific engagement to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products and pipeline Demonstrate proficiency using Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) Engage key decision makers and external experts to prepare for upcoming first in class/best in class launches Conduct quality scientific presentations to educate healthcare providers on disease state and treatment landscape. Communicate in an accurate, fair and balanced manner, the benefits, risks, appropriate use and clinical value of our products Conduct engagements with scientific experts at medical conferences Gather and share clinical insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of patients, healthcare providers, and the healthcare ecosystem Engage with clinical investigators to support Sanofi’s pipeline and investigator sponsored studies (within compliance standards) Respond to unsolicited request for medical information associated with Sanofi products and disease states Navigate the health care environments at regional and local level Internal Collaboration (5%): Collaborate closely and compliantly with cross-functional matrix teams (e.g., Commercial/Marketing, Market Access, Medical Value & Outcomes, Office Based Medical) on internal projects and territory/account plans Demonstrate medical solution-finding and value within the matrix team; active involvement and engagement during matrix meetings Contribute to internal project teams as assigned appropriately prioritizing external activities Attend internal team meetings and manager 1:1 meetings Administrative work (15%): Document field interactions and insights in CRM with 2 business days Monitor progress towards individual and team goals on monthly basis Document Knowledge surveys in CRM following each interaction with MyFocus KOLs and High Burden HCPs Create and maintain medical account plans in appropriate tool Complete all company assigned trainings and certifications Stay updated on emerging scientific and technological advances and regulatory requirements to inform strategic decision-making Develop and maintain Scientific Engagement skills Create, execute and update individual development plan. About You

Requirements

Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MD)
Prior experience in field medical role or pharmaceutical industry (preferred)
Prior experience working with healthcare systems, payers, healthcare providers, and researchers (preferred)
Technical Skills (Foundation Level)
Clinical Research (Beginner to Intermediate)
Scientific Leadership (Beginner to Intermediate)
Medical Teaching (Beginner to Intermediate)
Healthcare Policies (Beginner)
Healthcare Strategy (Beginner)
Biopharmaceutical Industry Knowledge (Beginner)
Functional Skills Knowledge Sharing (Beginner to Intermediate)
Technology Adaptation (Beginner)
Business Development (Beginner)
Transversal Skills Stakeholder Relationship Management (Beginner)
Communication Skills (Intermediate)
Scientific Communication (Intermediate)
Leadership skills Strategic Thinking (Intermediate level)
Results-Oriented (Experienced level)
People Leadership (Intermediate level)
Influencing Others (Experienced level)
Candidates must live within the territory or relocate at their own expense.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in field medical role or pharmaceutical industry (preferred)
Prior experience working with healthcare systems, payers, healthcare providers, and researchers (preferred)

Responsibilities

Build engagement plans, in collaboration with field partners, that drive internal collaboration to generate field insights, share knowledge and expertise that inform strategic decision-making.
Be the trusted scientific partner to external experts, decision-makers, and organizations through timely scientific engagement with an aim to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products and pipeline.
Conduct quality scientific presentations to educate healthcare providers on disease state and treatment landscape.
Communicate in an accurate, fair and balanced manner, the benefits, risks, appropriate use and clinical value of our products.
Understand countries’ medical priorities and incorporate medical plans aligned with business priorities.
Gather and share clinical insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of patients, healthcare providers, and the healthcare ecosystem.
Engage with clinical investigators to support Sanofi’s pipeline and investigator sponsored studies (within compliance standards) within territory.
Respond to unsolicited request for medical information associated with supported products and disease state area.

Benefits

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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