Senior Program Manager (SPM), Immunology Medical Evidence Generation (MEG)/Life Cycle Management (LCM)

Sanofi•Morristown, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual provides program/project management expertise and operational support for complex, Immunology Franchise focused medical evidence generation strategies in partnership with the respective TA Lifecycle Management Medical Heads across the alliance immunology franchise. The Medical Evidence Generation SPM will help drive the strategic direction and seamless operational execution of the evidence generation portfolio objectives supporting the business-related initiatives for the Alliance Immunology Franchise. This individual will work closely with his/her respective Medical Program Lead (MPL) and TA Global Medical Teams (GMT) across immunology, both internally and with our collaborative Alliance partners to define and organize the operational execution aspects of Evidence Generation LCM-related initiatives. The individual in this role, while working in a matrix team of people and resources, will support the Medical Program Lead and GMT to ensure alignment of key activities outlined in the Global Medical Plans to implement and execute Integrated Evidence Generation Strategies (IEGPs). The medical evidence generation SPM will be entrenched in the cross-functional strategy to define evidence generation goals and objectives for each indication-specific aspect of Immunology Alliance products to ensure that the Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEGPs) align with the overall strategy of the Immunology Franchise. This role will also communicate on a defined cadence as well as ad hoc basis reporting regarding the status of evidence generation activities to leadership, across the Immunology franchise and beyond when applicable with alliance partners to better inform specific to the decision-making 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

Bachelor of Science (BS) required, advanced degree in science preferred, MBA is a plus
3+ years of project/program management or relevant experience in biotech/pharma or clinical/scientific environment
Ability to lead project and implement strategy into tactical plan
Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methodology
Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration coordinating cross-functional teams (matrix environment)
Ability to manage projects with minimum supervision from end to end
Ability to establish and provide frequent reporting dashboards with key metrics utilizing harmonized methodologies within our organization
Strong interpersonal and communication experience with the ability to effectively interface across all levels of the organization, strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and maintain tight timelines and priorities in a highly professional manner
Exceptional knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software

Nice To Haves

Background in biotech/pharmaceutical industries as well as direct experience in Project/Program Management; scientific background and Medical Affairs experience preferred.
Experience working in alliance environment to establish excellent working relationships and credibility.
Able to work on projects in coordination with alliance partner, Regeneron.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present scientific data in a credible manner.
Able to interface professionally with a wide spectrum of internal and external academicians, agencies, and industry executives in the scientific/medical arena.
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotech drug development and commercialization process.
Leadership skills, personal style that includes a sense of urgency, as well as flexibility and ability to respond to rapidly changing environments and circumstances.

Responsibilities

Support building and execution of the Global Medical Affairs strategy and plan for Dupilumab as it relates to Integrated Evidence Generation Planning (IEGP).
Work collaboratively with LCM Leads to ensure synergy of activities for Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP) development and associated financial planning.
Ensure that a “Glocal” approach is taking as it relates to country inclusion and exchange for data gap identification and prioritization within the evidence generation life cycle management.
Facilitating a true “two-way interaction” between the local entities and global medical stakeholders.
Implement and execute strategic operational aspects of the Medical Evidence Generation plans across the dupilumab franchise, this includes data gap generation and prioritization, Medical Brand Planning, IEGP implementation and maintenance, and insight into the appropriate financial documentation.
Ensuring that both medical and financial strategic planning align for long range forecasting efforts.
Coordinate the evidence generation insights throughout the network of affiliate Medical Directors through regular contacts and meetings ensuring all relevant aspects of the evidence portfolio development is aligned across the G10 countries and beyond.
Collaborate with alliance partners at Regeneron; take a team-oriented approach to making sure evidence strategy is clearly defined and consistent with relevant stakeholders in Research and Clinical Development.
Coordinate consistent communication, alignment and workshopping across cross-functional partners including HEVA, Market Access and Translational.
Communicate consistent strategy and evidence generation reporting for senior leadership and alliance meetings.
Maintain the appropriate medical program management (MPM) tracking tools as it relates to evidence generation across the franchise.
Optimize communication and decision-making by ensuring cross-functional representation at relevant team meetings.
Support all operational activities to ensure workflow and processes are efficient and compliant with internal SOPs and external guidelines.
Manage portfolio & operational level activities via a harmonized Program Management tools to be used across the Sanofi Specialty Care MPM organization.
Build and maintain strong and collaborative partnerships with internal and external parties.