Sanofi - US Medical Rare Blood Disorders
Overview:
Rare Blood Disorders in Sanofi is composed of a 5 market products across Hemophilia A and B, iTTP, and CAD. We are on track to launch 2 products in 2025 in Hemophilia A/B and iTP with pipeline assets in Sickle Cell Disease and WA/HA
GOAL:
The US Rare Blood Disorders Medical Fellowship program is designed to give you a well-rounded understanding of US Medical Affairs by fully integrating as a member of our RBD Medical team. The core focus is on mastery of the necessary skills and behaviors to be a successful Medical Science Liaison. The secondary focus is to gain additional experience working on high impact projects across the other medical functions, including Medical Director, Medical Operations, and Training.
OBJECTIVES:
- Participate in new hire training curriculum and complete MSL certification in one of two areas of focus- Hemophilia or Rare Hematology.
- Work closely with MSL mentors to gain skills in effective communication of scientific data, application of medical strategy, and engagement with external stakeholders in 1:1 and group settings.
- Learn to effectively gather and analyze key medical insights and support Congress scientific coverage.
- Support field medical excellence initiatives by mastering medical affairs systems and processes along with the development of metrics and reporting on key impact indicators.
- Work collaboratively with Medical Directors to set objectives and strategy and build specialized resources and tactics to support the effective execution of those strategies.
- Develop learning objectives and resources for training and continuing education for the Medical Affairs team.
- Support with critical congress strategy, planning, and resource development.
SANOFI COMPONENT:
Medical Science Liaison
- Training and certification in Rare Hematology or Hemophilia
- Development of training and new resources
- Support clinical insights gathering and analysis
- Congress planning and coverage Headquarters Medica
- Support the development of medical objectives and strategies for therapeutic areas in RBD
- Mastery of Medical Affairs system & processes including budgets, CRM, and Medical Reviews
- Understanding and implementation of key impact measurements for Senior Leadership
- Support the development of key resources and execution of advisory boards
Proposed Timeline of projects and activities planned for the fellow:
- Program will be for 2 years
- Field Medical
- Home office medical (Medical Director & Medical Operations & Training)
Longitudinal Projects:
- MSL certification and therapeutic area training
- Development and execution of field & home office training initiatives
- Support development of medical objectives and strategy development with Medical Directors
- Congress planning & development of post-congress report
- Implementing of key field medical excellence initiatives
- Resource development for training and HCP engagement
Evaluation and Assessment of Fellow:
- Monthly check-ins for feedback
- Evaluation at the mid-point and end of each rotation (8 total evaluations)
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Biomedical PhD- preferably in the benign hematology space (but not mandatory)
- Good understanding of medical affairs; if no experience, enthusiasm, and openness to learn
- Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally within a team environment
- Ability to problem solve and manage issues with a solution-focused approach
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and is comfortable navigating ambiguity to drive innovative solutions
- 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