Transplant Medical Science Liaison

Sanofi•Cambridge, MA

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Transplant Medical Science Liaison (MSL) provides comprehensive medical and scientific information in connection with Sanofi products. The Transplant MSL serves as an advanced field-based scientific professional for US Medical Affairs division of North American Pharmaceutical Operations. The Transplant MSL shares scientific and clinical data exceptionally well, communicating directly with US healthcare providers and clinical researchers via appropriate compliant scientific exchange, clinical research, disease state awareness/education and medical education gaps. Also, the Transplant MSL serves as a field-based scientific professional to facilitate research, education, or other collaborations. The position supports US Medical Affairs mission of generating, translating, and communicating clinical and scientific data to US healthcare providers and decision makers to demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of Sanofi products, technologies, and services in support of optimal patient care. The responsibility of the Transplant MSL is to establish scientific and professional credibility with customers and other healthcare stakeholders, communicate appropriately and compliantly via scientific exchange on the value of Sanofi products, provide insights to internal teams on key medical education gaps relevant to healthcare decision makers, healthcare providers and identify clinical research sites or educational opportunities when appropriate. Transplant MSLs serve as the principal field-based scientific resource between US Medical Affairs and external health care providers involved in pharmaceutical selection, access and health care decisions. Transplant MSLs engage in scientific exchange by providing clinical data or disease state education in response to clinical, disease state, and evidence-based guideline information requests from health care providers. Transplant MSLs also communicate Medical Materials Review Committee (MMRC)-approved clinical information, in compliance with applicable SOPs. Transpalnt MSLs also identify and communicate customer insights to internal teams to inform the medical research and provide field-based representation to facilitate research, education, and other collaborations, in compliance with applicable SOPs. Join the team transforming how healthcare is delivered for chronic and specialty conditions worldwide. In General Medicines, you’ll help drive meaningful outcomes in diabetes, transplant, and immunology - with the scale and urgency patients deserve.

Requirements

Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field (MD, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, or equivalent clinical advanced degree)
Minimum of 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry, managed care, or patient care setting (academic or clinical experience in transplantation or a related field will also be considered)
Must reside in territory.
Experience in transplantation, Solid Organ Transplant (SOT), kidney, lung, or Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation capabilities and the ability to appropriately inform and influence contexts that include decision-making.
Strong scientific knowledge with an in-depth understanding of the evolving US healthcare system.
Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple therapeutic areas and strategic initiatives including health outcomes, quality initiatives, consensus standards, evidence-based guidelines, and health care policy.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills appropriate for customer environments, and the capability to establish scientific credibility and communicate scientific information clearly and succinctly.
Excellent organizational skills, leadership, and the ability to work independently.
Demonstrated strategic thinking capability.
Profound understanding of compliance standards and practices.
Capability to interact successfully with all levels of matrix partners and stakeholders and network with both internal and external colleagues.
Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in business planning and time management in settings that require management of multiple, concurrent priorities.

Nice To Haves

Post-doctoral residency or fellowship in solid organ transplant, bone marrow transplant, or pharmaceutical program
Prior MSL or field medical experience
Transplant certification or equivalent specialized training
Experience in clinical research design and execution
Prior pharmaceutical industry experience
MBA, MHA, or MPH

Responsibilities

Facilitate information, education, and research activities for physicians and ancillary healthcare professionals regarding in-development or commercialized Sanofi products.
Demonstrate Strong Scientific/Technical Expertise in support of Transplant: Understanding of the disease state, broader therapeutic area, and scientific evidence regarding Sanofi products, Understanding of clinical trials methodology, outcomes, and limitations, Understanding of connection between healthcare providers and organizations within the MSL designated territory, Translation of complex scientific and clinical data to healthcare providers with varying levels of expertise, Proficient utilization of clinical data, therapeutic guidelines and other technical tools in the field, Drive internal understanding of US Medical Affairs with respect to unmet medical education and research needs.
Effectively Manage Regional Responsibilities in support of Transplant: Principal field-based medical point of contact for healthcare providers within the region, Communicate and disseminate scientific and clinical data in response to unsolicited requests for information, Create and execute medical engagement based on medical education needs within the region, Identify and build strong collegial relationships with thought leaders within assigned geographical area, Provide meaningful input into clinical research agendas by collecting and communicating customer insights, Ability to effectively represent the needs of healthcare providers to US Medical Affairs.
Communicate and Disseminate Medical Education and Medical Information in support of Transplant: Establish and maintain credible peer-to-peer scientific interaction with thought leaders, Serve as a primary resource for clinical and scientific information to internal and external stakeholders, Participate in scientific congresses and professional meetings via podium or poster presentations, Connect healthcare providers with appropriate Sanofi medical resources to address their information needs.
Collaborate with Field and Home Office Partners: Demonstrate excellent teamwork within US Medical Affairs and with cross-functional partners, Contribute to medical or business partner meetings and provide scientific updates, Provide input in the development of clinically relevant regional or national medical meetings, Serve as a medical resource for ongoing training needs.
Communicate Impactful Field Insights in support of Transplant: Identify and regularly communicate field insights and emerging clinical trends to internal stakeholders, Communicate field insights to the Medical Core team.
Identify Potential Clinical Research Investigators in support of Transplantation: Identify, evaluate, and communicate potential opportunities for qualified clinical investigators, Serve as a liaison for the review and submission of Investigator Sponsored Trial proposals.
Demonstrate Compliance: Complete all required training and adhere to corporate policies and procedures, Complete all activity documentation and administrative responsibilities in a timely manner.