MSL Dermatology Dupilumab ( So Cal, NV, HI)

Sanofi•San Diego, CA

1d•$146,250 - $211,250•Remote

About The Position

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Dermatology Dupilumab within the 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. Sanofi's Medical Field teams enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products in the therapeutic area and gather new insights by bringing cutting-edge scientific exchange today that accelerates medical innovation tomorrow. The MSL is a field-facing role whose main objectives are to be the trusted scientific partner to key external experts by conducting timely, appropriate, and frequent scientific exchanges, execute on stakeholder engagement plans to gather data and develop medical insights that contribute to the enhancement of Sanofi's key medical messages and future research, and keep abreast of medical and scientific developments in the therapeutic field to identify and critically assess research opportunities. You will recognize, record, and share insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of patients, consumers, regulators, payers, and healthcare providers, proactively contributing towards identifying unmet needs. You will maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders, including Medical Affairs colleagues, Medical Information, and Commercial Operations, while ensuring full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements, and demonstrating operational excellence in all governance processes. Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

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