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Medical Advisor - Oncology - Mississauga, Ontario

  • Mississauga, Canada
  • Marketing

Job description



Position Title: Medical Advisor - Oncology

Site/Department: Mississauga/Medical Oncology Canada

Position Summary:

The Medical Advisor 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:

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

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Play a key role in ensuring optimal positioning of Sanofi Genzyme products and offerings in synergy with the therapeutic area and patients' need in Canada.

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Support evidence-based use of Sanofi Genzyme products.

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

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Patient Focus:

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Provide optimal understanding of patients' unmet medical needs and the evolution of the patient journey within relevant therapeutic areas.

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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.

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Develop an optimal scientific communication platform to integrate the needs of patients and the business.

Market and Medical Environment:

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Monitor the external landscape and identify new and changing trends in therapeutic area.

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Gather and interpret customer insights, and translate into medical strategy.

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Capture competitive intelligence, and proactively communicate strategic insights to the brand team.

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Provide the clinical strategy for Regulatory NDS/sNDS submissions.

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Provide the clinical strategy for Market Access submissions

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Serve as a scientific resource to internal and external customers.

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Develop and execute medical advisory boards to capture customer insights.

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Support the clinical development program and all research-related activities.

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Develop digital strategies and tactics for differentiating Sanofi Genzyme from its competitors.

Stakeholder management:

Global:

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Collaborate with the Clinical Studies Unit to optimize Canadian participation and performance within the clinical development activities for the pipeline and marketed products.

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Develops and optimizes relationships with global clinical management in order to ensure the company's involvement at a level compatible with Canadian business objectives.

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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.

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Liaise with the US Medical Affairs team to ensure optimal leverage of North American collaboration

Canada:

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Provides scientific and strategic support for regulatory and market access submissions.

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Creates and supports implementation of the Canadian publication plan.

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Coordinates activities with the MSLs.

External:

· Collaborates with external partners within the healthcare system in identifying and closing the care gaps related to the optimal use of Sanofi Genzyme products.

· Develop strategies for centres of excellence in Canada

· Develops 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.

Travel:

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Approximately 10-30% of the time with occasional weekend travel

Education and Experience:

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MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD

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At least 5 years of Medical Affairs experience

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Strong knowledge of oncology/hematology

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Established relationships with thought leaders in oncology/hematology

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Life cycle management of pharmaceutical products

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Written and spoken English (French is an asset)

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Strong Computer skills and familiarity with the following programs: Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint

Specific Skills and/or Competencies:

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Strategic agility

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Communication skills

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Attention to detail

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Scientific and business acumen

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Ability to critically appraise scientific data

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Team leadership ability

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Facilitation skills

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Negotiation skills

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Entrepreneurial spirit

About Genzyme, a Sanofi Company

Sanofi Genzyme has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases and multiple sclerosis, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. That goal guides and inspires us every day. Sanofi Genzyme's portfolio of transformative therapies, which are marketed in countries around the world, represents groundbreaking and life-saving advances in medicine. As a Sanofi company, Sanofi Genzyme benefits from the reach and resources of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, with a shared commitment to improving the lives of patients. Learn more at www.sanofigenzyme.com .

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to a ttract, 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.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

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