Sanofi: Global Medical - Immunology
Overview:
The Immunology and Inflammation Therapeutic Area in Sanofi is composed of a world-class immunology team that is aiming to deliver medicine to transform the lives of patients in the fields of dermatology, respirology, rheumatology, and gastroenterology. We work relentlessly to identify and validate greater than 12 new first-in-class, best-in-class molecules to address highly unmet medical needs as well as extend our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of disease through dedicated research.
Goal:
To gain an appreciation and understanding of the role of the Global Medical team in the successful development and launch of pipeline assets within a leading BioPharma business through broad hands-on experiences, dedicated mentorship, and longitudinal core responsibilities.
Objectives:
- Supports the Global Medical Immunology Pipeline Lead in the development and execution medical strategy across dermatology and rheumatology pipeline assets in collaboration with cross-functional partners (e.g. New Product Planning, Clinical Development, Scientific Communications, etc.)
- Support the development and execution of advisory boards and steering committee meetings
- Lead congress planning activities including pre congress training, symposia, external expert encounter planning, scientific session coverage, and post congress debrief
- Follows developments and trends in the medical & scientific literature and delivers regular training to the cross-functional team
- Leads review of competitive landscape including mapping of scientific share of voice, lifecycle planning, and clinical trial footprint of key competing assets
- Support the development and execution of medical-led studies leveraging real-world clinical and claims data
- Understand the integral and strategic roles of various functional groups within Immunology and across Sanofi through a product's lifecycle.
Sanofi Component:
Understanding of the clinical development process:
As a member of the Global Medical Pipeline team, the fellow will gain expertise in the drug development process, including both the strategic and operational elements of preparing for a successful launch of a new asset.
Leadership to create impact:
Over time, the fellow will have an opportunity to lead initiatives to help build the strategy of the global medical team. These areas may include generating real- world evidence, evaluation of the competitive landscape, and data review/analysis.
Develop study level skills:
The fellow will get hands-on training in real-world study design, protocol writing, and database evaluations, amongst others. The fellow will be expected to perform medical reviews under the supervision of the medical lead.
Ideal Candidate:
- PharmD
- Experience in a biopharmaceutical setting strongly preferred (e.g., internship, rotation)
- A good understanding of the pharmaceutical and clinical drug development process; if no experience, enthusiasm and openness to learn
- Experience in epidemiology and real- world evidence generation preferred
- Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally within a team environment
- Ability to problem solve and manage issues with a solution-focused approach
- Strong collaborative communications skills including the ability to engage with a diverse internal and external network
- Agility in the application of new digital solutions