MSL Dermatology Dupilumab ( So Cal, NV, HI)

Sanofi•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Dermatology Dupilumab within Sanofi's R&D team, you will serve as a trusted scientific partner in the field for external experts and decision-makers, engaging in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination. The MSL role enhances the understanding of the scientific and medical value of Sanofi's products in the therapeutic area and gathers new insights by bringing cutting-edge scientific exchange that accelerates medical innovation. The main objectives of the MSL are to be a trusted scientific partner to key external experts, conduct timely and appropriate scientific exchanges, execute stakeholder engagement plans to gather data and develop medical insights, and stay informed about medical and scientific developments in the therapeutic field. You will recognize, record, and share insights that deepen the understanding of the needs of patients, consumers, regulators, payers, and healthcare providers, proactively contributing to identifying unmet needs. You will maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders, including Medical Affairs, Medical Information, and Commercial Operations, while ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements and demonstrating operational excellence.

Requirements

Advanced degree in a technical, scientific or medical field (MD, PhD, PharmD)
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a complete background check.
Previous pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
Clear understanding of medical practice, clinical decision-making and healthcare systems related to patient care.
Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate this information to meet educational and research needs.
Demonstrated ability to address educational and research needs through delivery of cutting edge scientific/evidenced based data.
Understand the design and execution of research studies.
Exemplary communication and presentation skills.
Experience in working on multi-disciplinary teams and managing significant volume of projects.
Actively listens to others and is adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others - can exert diplomacy while standing firm on a position.
Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues, flexible in own approach to people and situations.
Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projects.
Demonstrates effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments), steps forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.
Deep understanding and knowledge of local regulations and codes of practice for pharmaceutical industry, in particular, as they apply to the non-promotional activities of this role.
Demonstrates scientific expertise - stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and ability to articulate therapeutic knowledge and translate expert feedback into appropriate insights.
Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends.
Proficiency in digital tools.
Working knowledge of English as a second language.

Responsibilities

Engages external stakeholders on medical and scientific information exchange for the therapeutic area during one-on-one interactions and in group settings, exhibiting excellent scientific and clinical knowledge.
Uses strong knowledge of relevant diseases and disease management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products with external experts.
Establishes robust, long-term peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and other stakeholder partners.
Actively engages with appropriate stakeholders on medical, clinical, epidemiologic, and scientific topics to advance their understanding of the disease by sharing information and answering questions based on approved material within Regulatory guidelines.
Engages with appropriate stakeholders to understand the state of healthcare policies and guidelines as they relate to clinical practices at a local, state, regional, federal, or national level.
Uses defined systems to map, identify, profile, and prioritize stakeholders in line with the therapeutic area medical plan and looks for opportunities to collaborate and build a value-based partnership addressing the HCPs therapeutic goals.
Effectively utilizes the Scientific Engagement Model to plan territory and individual stakeholder (Key Opinion Leaders, payers, HCPs etc.) medical strategy and engagement interaction plans consistent with the Field Base Medical Activity Plan and medical function priorities.
Effectively utilizes the Scientific Engagement Model for attending and establishing a Sanofi Medical presence at relevant scientific congresses, symposia as directed.
Organizes educational meetings or local scientific advisory boards when requested.
Support speakers training to ensure continued scientific support in the field.
Responds to unsolicited request for medical information associated with supported products and disease state area.
Gathers data and generates insights from stakeholder interactions and provides feedback to the organization.
Recognize and collect feedback/reactions from multiple data sources and various stakeholders.
Record/report insights and information appropriately, using available mechanisms and tools.
Critically and routinely evaluate and discern from the information gained from published studies, and stakeholder interactions to develop key insights that deepen our understanding of the market’s needs and opinions of external stakeholders and therefore contribute to enhancement of Sanofi’s scientific messages, plans, strategy, systems, and product development.
Maintain awareness of and assesses emerging evidence in disease area to educate and enhance discussions with key stakeholders.
Distribute relevant scientific and medical information and key external insights to internal stakeholders when requested.
Collaborate, as directed, with Commercial Operations, Business Development, Regulatory, etc. to facilitate diligence reviews, medical and safety evaluation, product positioning, lifecycle evidence planning, and compliance needs.
Contribute to the creation of materials for internal and external stakeholders where applicable, following internal Sanofi policies, and Federal and National Policies as applicable.
Supports evidence-generation activities by aiding in data acquisition and identifying opportunities for further data collection clinical or investigator-led.
Monitors disease epidemiology and provides support, including protocol development, when needed on various types of studies: long-term surveillance, compliance, pharmacovigilance, and effectiveness studies.
Identifies data collection opportunities during stakeholder interactions and reports these using approved processes.
Maintains awareness of clinical trial activity within territory and suggests clinical trials sites as requested.
Responds to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS), and supports ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes.
Manage a base of 50 stakeholders; developing and maintaining stakeholder engagement tracking database.
Plan day-to-day interactions, including discussion points in accordance with Medical Affairs strategy, establishing a frequency of interactions per stakeholder per year to ensure that objectives are met.
Accountability for US level with reporting mainly to Medical Affairs.
Executes on defined KOL territory strategy that is targeted to address diverse stakeholder needs (payers, patients, KOLs, HCP etc.) and is aligned with company objectives.
Develops relevant territory engagement plans in line with the medical strategy and supports the team’s medical plan execution.
Uses approved scientific data during KOL interactions to advance the understanding of the therapeutic area.