The Mission of Sanofi's Rare Blood Disorders MSL Team and the Medical Science Liaison is to be the trusted scientific partners in the field for external experts and decision-makers engaging in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination. Sanofi's Medical Field base teams enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products in the therapeutic area and gather new insights by bringing cutting edge scientific exchange today that accelerates medical innovation tomorrow.
1. Engages external stakeholders on medical and scientific information exchange for the therapeutic area
• Develop knowledge of relevant diseases and disease management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products with external experts
• Develop professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders under guidance
• Actively engages with appropriate stakeholders under supervision on medical, clinical, epidemiological, and scientific topics to share information and answer questions based on approved materials within regulatory guidelines to enhance understanding of the disease
• Supports the identification of data gaps and assists in developing SEs under guidance
• Engages with appropriate stakeholders to understand the state of healthcare policies and guidelines as they relate to clinical practices at a local, state, regional, federal, or national level
• Supports stakeholder mapping, identification, and profiling using defined systems under supervision in line with the therapeutic area medical plan and looks for opportunities to collaborate and build a value-based partnership addressing the HCPs therapeutic goals
• Utilizes the Scientific Engagement Model to support territory planning and stakeholder engagement under guidance consistent with the Field Base Medical Activity Plan and medical function priorities
• Effectively utilizes the Scientific Engagement Model for attending and establishing a Sanofi Medical presence at relevant scientific congresses, symposia as directed under supervision
• Organizes educational meetings or local scientific advisory boards when requested * Supports speakers training to ensure continued scientific support in the field
• Responds to unsolicited requests for medical information associated with supported products and disease state area
2. Gathers data and generates insights from stakeholder interactions and provides feedback to the organization
• Recognizes and collects feedback/reactions from multiple data sources and various stakeholders
• Records/reports insights and information appropriately, using available mechanisms and tools
• Collects and reports information from published research and stakeholder interactions under guidance to deepen understanding of market needs and external stakeholder views and to contribute to enhancing Sanofi's scientific messages, plans, strategies, systems, and product development
• Supports the identification of research questions and potential needs under supervision by digging deeper into SEs in line with insight themes
• Supports analysis of information from SE collection under guidance and uses the results and other information to identify disease issues and other issues from both qualitative and quantitative information
• Develops awareness of emerging evidence in disease area to enhance learning and discussions with key stakeholders
3. Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Distributes relevant scientific and medical information and key external insights to internal stakeholders when requested
• Supports communication to Global members under guidance
• Collaborates, as directed and under supervision, with Commercial Operations, Business Development, Regulatory, etc. to facilitate diligence reviews, medical and safety evaluation, product positioning, lifecycle evidence planning, and compliance needs
• Contributes to the creation of material for internal and external stakeholders where applicable, following internal Sanofi policies, and Federal and National Policies as applicable
• Learns and applies the Medical strategy under GM supervision and collaborates with team members to promote the strategy, and works to enhance teamwork
4. Supports evidence-generation activities by aiding in data acquisition and identifying opportunities for further data collection clinical or investigator-led
• Supports disease epidemiology monitoring and assists with protocol development under supervision on various types of studies: long-term surveillance, compliance, pharmacovigilance, and effectiveness studies
• Supports identification of data collection opportunities during stakeholder interactions under guidance and reports these using approved processes
• Maintains awareness of clinical trial activities within assigned region and collaborates with R&D
• Provides support for clinical trials in a supporting role.
• Responds to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS), and supports ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes under supervision
Education/experience
• Actively listens to others and is developing ability to confidently state expert opinion while respecting the positions of others - developing diplomacy while standing firm on a position.
• Advanced degree in a technical, scientific or medical field (MD, PhD, Pharm D,) preferred, or other Relevant Life Sciences Degree (RN/MS) with Healthcare Specialty required.
• Previous pharmaceutical industry experience helpful but not required.
• Developing understanding of medical practice, clinical decision making and healthcare systems related to patient care.
• Ability to interpret key scientific data and needs.
• Developing ability to address educational and research needs through delivery of scientific/evidenced based data.
• Understanding of the design and execution of research studies.
• Developing communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in working on teams and managing projects.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
• Actively listens to others and is developing ability to confidently state expert opinion while respecting the positions of others - developing diplomacy while standing firm on a position.
• Utilizes effective, professional communications to build working relationships with internal and external colleagues, flexible in own approach to people and situations.
• Developing skills to plan, prioritize, and execute responsibilities and projects.
• Demonstrates developing leadership skills, willingness to step forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.
• Building understanding and knowledge of local regulations and codes of practice for pharmaceutical industry, in particular as they apply to the non-promotional activities of this role.
• Developing scientific expertise - stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and growing ability to articulate therapeutic knowledge.
• Growing knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends.
• Proficiency in digital tools. * Working knowledge of English as a second language.
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