Senior Global Medical Director Ophthalmology at Sanofi
Cambridge, MA 02138
About the Job
Job title: Senior Global Medical Director OphthalmologyLocation: Cambridge, MAAbout the JobIn order to pursue Sanofi’s purpose of “Chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives”, Specialty Care Medical Affairs has a vision to be the leaders in patient and scientific knowledge and insights to improve clinical care.
We do this by generating and curating the most critical patient and scientific evidence and by being highly credible partners shaping scientific exchange and engagement.
We serve as key strategic partners for commercial, regulatory, R&D, market access and external affairs to develop and launch first in class and best in class therapeutic solutions that address highest unmet needs.We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders.
From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities.
We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.Main ResponsibilitiesPartner with the ophthalmology team, to develop the long-term vision and medical strategy for the disease area and build the capabilities needed for its success.Exert internal cross-functional leadership throughout the life cycle continuum to advance the development of assigned assets, assure successful launches, and follow throughout their life cycle.Build trust with Global external stakeholders (KOLs and other key stakeholders) to advance their understanding of the therapeutic area and evolve the treatment landscapes for pipeline assets or marketed products.Build SANOFIs footprint in the Ophthalmology space.Co-create the IEGP strategy with Medical Evidence Generation Lead and other evidence generation-related functions: Clinical Study Unit (CSU), Real World Evidence (RWE), Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEVA), Medical Operations and Effectiveness (MO&E) and country teams.Oversee insight generation plan and input to the assigned assets overall medical strategy.Provide strategic input to Scientific Communications teams to plan and execute evidence dissemination and medical education plans.Lead the Integrated Patient Journey (IPJ) strategy for assets moving into registrational trials and onwards.Oversee the design of key medical programs/initiatives to drive the therapeutic value of our assets and address unmet medical needs.Oversee medical tactics and clinical study budgets planning and execution to assure prioritization, alignment with strategy and smart execution.About YouExperienceMD or MD/PhD, ophthalmologist with expertise in retina highly preferred.+10y of relevant industry experience working in strategic roles from medical affairs or clinical development related areas including scientific KOL engagement, evidence generation and scientific communication at Global and Key Market level, preferred.Experience in building and developing strategic medical affairs teams in Ophthalmology preferred.Broad drug development experience with robust knowledge of regulatory, market access and reimbursement.Demonstrated experience in managing clinical trials in a pharmaceutical environment is strongly desired.Demonstrated specialty care product launch experience or life cycle management at a country level, strongly preferred.Significant line and matrix management experience, including strong transversal collaboration with key functions such as Research, Clinical Development, Commercial, Health Economics, Value and Access and Product Management functions.Leadership skillsStrategic thinking: ability to disrupt status quo with innovation while remaining pragmatic and focused on priorities.Result orientation: ability to develop and execute optimal strategy meeting corporate objectives, while creating pragmatic solutions.
Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to adapt with agility, take calculated risks and anticipate potential issues.People Leadership: ability to engage and leverage each team member's strengths while being highly self-aware.
Set ambitious standards and expectations, communicate proactively, demonstrate collaborative and approachable behavior, and provide meaningful feedback, coaching and support as part of a cross-functional team.Relationships and Influence: Effective stakeholder management, and role model for collaboration and teamwork.Highest ethical, regulatory, and scientific standardsWhy Choose Us? Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.Sanofi Inc.
and its U.S.
affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.#GD-SG #LI-GZ #LI-Onsite#vhdPursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there.
Better medications, better outcomes, better science.
But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen.
So, let’s be those people.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!US and Puerto Rico Residents OnlySanofi Inc.
and its U.S.
affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: Cambridge, MAType: Full time
We do this by generating and curating the most critical patient and scientific evidence and by being highly credible partners shaping scientific exchange and engagement.
We serve as key strategic partners for commercial, regulatory, R&D, market access and external affairs to develop and launch first in class and best in class therapeutic solutions that address highest unmet needs.We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders.
From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities.
We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.Main ResponsibilitiesPartner with the ophthalmology team, to develop the long-term vision and medical strategy for the disease area and build the capabilities needed for its success.Exert internal cross-functional leadership throughout the life cycle continuum to advance the development of assigned assets, assure successful launches, and follow throughout their life cycle.Build trust with Global external stakeholders (KOLs and other key stakeholders) to advance their understanding of the therapeutic area and evolve the treatment landscapes for pipeline assets or marketed products.Build SANOFIs footprint in the Ophthalmology space.Co-create the IEGP strategy with Medical Evidence Generation Lead and other evidence generation-related functions: Clinical Study Unit (CSU), Real World Evidence (RWE), Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEVA), Medical Operations and Effectiveness (MO&E) and country teams.Oversee insight generation plan and input to the assigned assets overall medical strategy.Provide strategic input to Scientific Communications teams to plan and execute evidence dissemination and medical education plans.Lead the Integrated Patient Journey (IPJ) strategy for assets moving into registrational trials and onwards.Oversee the design of key medical programs/initiatives to drive the therapeutic value of our assets and address unmet medical needs.Oversee medical tactics and clinical study budgets planning and execution to assure prioritization, alignment with strategy and smart execution.About YouExperienceMD or MD/PhD, ophthalmologist with expertise in retina highly preferred.+10y of relevant industry experience working in strategic roles from medical affairs or clinical development related areas including scientific KOL engagement, evidence generation and scientific communication at Global and Key Market level, preferred.Experience in building and developing strategic medical affairs teams in Ophthalmology preferred.Broad drug development experience with robust knowledge of regulatory, market access and reimbursement.Demonstrated experience in managing clinical trials in a pharmaceutical environment is strongly desired.Demonstrated specialty care product launch experience or life cycle management at a country level, strongly preferred.Significant line and matrix management experience, including strong transversal collaboration with key functions such as Research, Clinical Development, Commercial, Health Economics, Value and Access and Product Management functions.Leadership skillsStrategic thinking: ability to disrupt status quo with innovation while remaining pragmatic and focused on priorities.Result orientation: ability to develop and execute optimal strategy meeting corporate objectives, while creating pragmatic solutions.
Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to adapt with agility, take calculated risks and anticipate potential issues.People Leadership: ability to engage and leverage each team member's strengths while being highly self-aware.
Set ambitious standards and expectations, communicate proactively, demonstrate collaborative and approachable behavior, and provide meaningful feedback, coaching and support as part of a cross-functional team.Relationships and Influence: Effective stakeholder management, and role model for collaboration and teamwork.Highest ethical, regulatory, and scientific standardsWhy Choose Us? Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.Sanofi Inc.
and its U.S.
affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.#GD-SG #LI-GZ #LI-Onsite#vhdPursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there.
Better medications, better outcomes, better science.
But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen.
So, let’s be those people.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!US and Puerto Rico Residents OnlySanofi Inc.
and its U.S.
affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: Cambridge, MAType: Full time