US Sr. Medical Director, Dermatology and Rheumatology

Role Summary

US Sr. Medical Director, Dermatology and Rheumatology.

Location:

Cambridge, MA;
Morristown, NJ. This role leads the Dermatology/Rheumatology US Medical Immunology franchise, developing medical strategy and integrated medical plans, and overseeing disease area directors and cross-functional partnerships to deliver innovative therapies and improved patient outcomes.

• Coach, train and manage the disease area directors’ team performance and development to ensure excellent execution of their roles and strategic goals.
• Provide leadership to the Dermatology/Rheumatology, US Medical Immunology team (Medical Directors, Medical Science Liaison Managers, MSLs and Medical Operations Manager) by cultivating a culture of teamwork and collaboration to deliver key priorities while attracting, developing and retaining top talent.
• Lead the development of an Integrated Medical Plan (MSLs, IME, Medical Communications and Publications, Health outcomes, Safety and Clinical Research (phase IIIB-IV and ISTs)) and annual budget for the Therapeutic Area in collaboration with Global and Alliance Medical partners.
• Lead and monitor the execution of the Integrated Medical Plan to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of all tactical activities or deliverables.
• Communicate the details and progress of the Medical Plan to Senior Management, Core Team and all parties responsible for execution.
• Ensure strategic and cross-functional alignment across the organization and any joint ventures to support safe and appropriate use of our products, including alignment across the US Immunology franchise.
• Support the generation and communication of scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders, develop/execute strategic and tactical Medical Engagement Plans, and manage MSL resources and budgets.
• Partner with Field Medical Head, Medical Directors, and other internal partners to manage high-level regional stakeholder relationships, contribute to medical engagement planning, and oversee the MSL budget.
• Identify and support MSL managers on opportunities for innovation and field excellence initiatives to differentiate Sanofi medical activities and exceed department objectives.
• Analyze data to optimize resources and support MSL field force planning for product life cycles, including pre-launch.
• Develop recruiting plans and be responsible for recruiting, hiring, developing, and managing medical talent, and secure approval for headcount changes to support the head office team’s needs. (Co-develops recruiting plans with Field Medical Head to secure headcount changes for the MSL team.)
• Provide medical leadership and expertise to sales, marketing, legal and regulatory functions for marketed products and drugs in development.
• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge and adherence to applicable guidance, regulation, and law governing pharmaceutical organizations (e.g., FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, ISPOR).
• Lead the review and approval of Investigator Sponsored Trial (IST) concepts/protocols according to SOPs.
• Identify and communicate product alerts to the Core Team (in conjunction with U.S. Drug Safety, USRAMP, GMA).
• Partner with U.S. Drug Safety in the management of clinical trial adverse events, post-marketing safety data, and in the communication of identified safety signals.
• Develop and maintain close professional relationships with Key Thought Leaders and relevant professional organizations.
• Remain informed of current developments in pertinent medical and scientific communities through literature review, meetings and professional associations.

• Advanced degree required (PhD, Pharm.
  
  D., or equivalent) with relevant experience.
• A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Medical Affairs leadership.
• Clinical or Medical Affairs experience in Dermatology, Rheumatology or other relevant Immunology therapy area.
• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process.
• High degree of knowledge of healthcare systems, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends to identify key issues and develop strategies.
• Ability to participate in multi-disciplinary teams to set and meet business goals.
• Strategic thinking with knowledge of general business practice, industry, medical practice and Sanofi objectives to create team strategy.
• Proven ability to manage time and projects in a complex environment and to motivate and guide management teams.
• Demonstrated record of people development and change management (Change Champion mindset).
• Digital literacy.

• Cross-functional collaboration and partnership with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory and Market Access teams.
• Strategic medical planning and execution, including Integrated Medical Plans and budgets.
• Data-driven decision making and resource optimization (MSL planning, field force management).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with senior leadership and Key Thought Leaders.