Medical Advisor, Gastroenterology – Sanofi – Toronto, ON

Company: Sanofi

Location: Toronto, ON

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Job date: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:09:12 GMT

Job description: Reference No. R2761324​Position Title: Medical Advisor, Gastroenterology​Department: Medical Immunology Canada ​Location: Toronto ​​About the Job:The medical advisor gastroenterology/rhinology provides medical and scientific strategy to differentiate our medicines to assist healthcare professionals and other stakeholders in making informed decisions on optimal therapy for patients. The medical advisor will develop and execute the strategic medical plan as a component of the integrated brand plan. They will also:

• Ensure Canadian R&D contribution to different stages of the global product development cycle.

• Play a key role in ensuring optimal positioning of Sanofi Specialty Care products and offerings in synergy with the therapeutic area and patients’ need in Canada

• Support evidence-based use of Sanofi Specialty Care products

• Provide leadership and facilitation to stimulate cross-functional collaboration within Medical Affairs and with other Sanofi Specialty Care departments to leverage synergies and joint efforts in support of Sanofi products.

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 Responsibilities:Patient FocusProvide optimal understanding of patients’ unmet medical needs and the evolution of the patient journey within relevant therapeutic areas.Lead the development and implementation of the Canadian integrated medical plan, outlining the support strategy for his/her allocated products within the portfolio by ensuring both patient and business considerations.Develop an optimal scientific communication platform to integrate the needs of patients and the business.Market and Medical EnvironmentMonitor the external landscape and identify new and changing trends in therapeutic area.Gather and interpret customer insights and translate into medical strategy.Capture competitive intelligence, and proactively communicate strategic insights to the brand teamProvide the clinical strategy for Regulatory NDS/sNDS submissions.Provide the clinical strategy for Market Access submissionsServe as a scientific resource to internal and external customers.Develop and execute medical advisory boards to capture expert insights.Support the clinical development program and all research-related activities.Develop digital strategies and tactics for differentiating Sanofi Specialty Care from its competitors.Stakeholders managementInternalUS and GlobalCollaborate with the Clinical Studies Unit to optimize Canadian participation and performance within the clinical development activities for the pipeline and marketed products.Develops and optimizes relationships with global clinical management to ensure the company’s involvement at a level compatible with Canadian business objectives.Participates in the activities of Global and Regional Medical Affairs teams as well as medico-marketing teams, to ensure Canadian contribution to Global Medical and Marketing strategy and tactics.Liaise with the US Medical Affairs team to ensure optimal leverage of North American collaborationCanadaProvides scientific and strategic support for regulatory and market access submissions.Creates and supports implementation of the Canadian publication plan.Coordinates MSL activities with MSL Manager.ExternalCollaborates with external partners within the healthcare system in identifying and closing the care gaps related to the optimal use of Sanofi Specialty Care products.Develop strategies for centers of excellence in CanadaDevelops and optimizes relationships with Canadian opinion leaders, including support to scientific platforms such as Advisory Boards, Expert Forums etc.In collaboration with Government Affairs and Market Access teams, develops strategies to address payers and patient association needs.KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOBEducationMSc, PhD, PharmD, MDExperience5 years of Medical Affairs experienceStrong knowledge of gastrointestinal inflammatory disease, immunology, rhinology/respirology and specialty care biologicsEstablished relationships with thought leaders in gastrointestinal clinical and scientific communityLife cycle management of pharmaceutical productsCandidate must be based in the Toronto areaSpecific skills and/or competenciesStrategic agilityCommunication skillsAttention to detailScientific and business acumenAbility to critically appraise scientific dataTeam leadership abilityFacilitation skillsNegotiation skillsEntrepreneurial spiritLANGUAGES:Written and spoken EnglishFrench a definite assetTRAVELApproximately 10-30% of the time with occasional weekend travelWhy 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.#GD-SG ​
#LI-GZ#LI-RemotePursue 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 and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !

The position of Medical Advisor, Gastroenterology at Sanofi in Toronto involves providing medical and scientific strategy to differentiate medicines, supporting optimal positioning of products, and promoting evidence-based use. The role includes developing and implementing medical plans, monitoring the market environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and managing relationships with opinion leaders. Key requirements include education in relevant fields, experience in Medical Affairs, and specific skills such as strategic agility, communication, and scientific acumen. Sanofi offers opportunities for career growth, a comprehensive rewards package, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Travel may be required for this position.