Global Medical - Immunology and Inflammation
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 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:
Overtime, the fellow will have the opportunity to lead initiatives to help build the strategy of the global medical team. These areas may include assessment of the scientific 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, database evaluations, amongst others. The fellow will be expected to perform medical reviews under the supervision of the medical lead.
Communication and external engagement:
The fellow will work on both written and verbal communications through the preparation and presentation of materials. The fellow will represent Sanofi as a support team member for external meetings such as Congresses, Advisory Boards and steering committee meetings. The fellow interacts with Key Opinion Leaders in the field in order to the develop protocol, choose speakers, etc.
Ideal Candidate:
- PharmD, Biomedical Ph.D., or relevant Clinical degree
- A good understanding of medical affairs and the clinical drug development process; if no experience, enthusiasm and openness to learn
- Experience in epidemiology and real-world evidence generation strongly 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 client base and find ways to manage through conflict
- Agility in the application of new digital solutions
- Must have permanent US work authorization