Medical Scientific Liaison - Autoimmune type 1 Diabetes (British Columbia/Alberta)

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Reference No. R2727921

Position Title: Medical Scientific Liaison - Autoimmune type 1 Diabetes

Department: Medical Scientific Liaison Autoimmune Diabetes

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Remote CA - Calgary, Alberta, Remote

About Sanofi – www.sanofi.ca

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.

 

We never settle and now we are creating a new paradigm with a first-in-class therapy in Autoimmune Diabetes (Type 1 Diabetes).

Our newest core asset, resulting from the acquisition of Provention Bio in General Medicines Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes space, aims at delaying the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes. This means that for the first time, people at risk of developing this lifelong disease have fresh hope. What delayed onset means is more time for children to be children with less healthcare and more care-free childhood. The delay also gives families and healthcare professionals more time to prepare care plans for a later diagnosis.

We now present an exciting opportunity for you to go further faster. If you’re excited by the prospect of bringing this innovative, first-in-class therapy to more people at risk then we want to hear from you as we build a great team who will work at the intersection of our growth in immune-mediated diseases and disease-modifying therapies in areas of high unmet need.

This is a chance to bring your energy, expertise and experience to truly transformative and career-defining leadership roles where you can help change countless lives. In return, you will have a rare opportunity in pharma – the chance to help disrupt and delay a debilitating and widespread disease.

This really is a ‘prime time’ role offering you huge visibility and the chance to fast-track your career in healthcare.

Innovation, patient focus and disruptive thinking are all key threads of our Play To Win culture.

Our Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes journey starts now and you can help us chart a new course – not only for Sanofi but for preventive healthcare. Now is the time to add your strengths to ours!

 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and visionary leader interested in shaping the management of people at risk of developing/or with T1 diabetes.

As MSL, you will be the trusted scientific partner in the field for external experts and decision-makers (incl. KOLs, Endos, other scientific stakeholders) engaging in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination on a first-in-class therapy in Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes. You will be primarily responsible to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our innovative product in the therapeutic area.

Reporting to Autoimmune type1 Diabetes medical lead, this role is strategically positioned to realize the ambition for T1D and contribute to the overall future success of Sanofi.

Key Responsibilities:

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Being the trusted scientific partner to key external experts (incl. KOLs, Endos, other scientific stakeholders), establishing and maintaining robust, long-term peer relationships.

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Conducting high-touch scientific exchange with experts from key accounts (e.g., KOLs in Centers of Excellence) and beyond (e.g., broader HCP groups/scientific stakeholders outside of Centers of Excellence) to convey a compelling and highly scientific narrative on T1D disease stages, importance of screening and treatment, leveraging innovative story telling techniques.

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Engaging with experts from key accounts (e.g., KOLs and Endos and pediatricians in Centers of Excellence) to share scientific data, answer scientific questions and support them in developing best practices (i.e., on infusion protocols).

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Linking internal partners to external thought leaders for education and research collaboration.

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Disseminating scientific information including innovative medical education materials and research concepts to KOLs and fostering medical and scientific information exchange between the medical community.

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Tailoring engagement to the different segments of stakeholders, based on comprehensive stakeholders’ mapping (incl. KOLs, Endos, other scientific stakeholders) and local go-to-market model.

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Working with cross-functional team to leverage an omnichannel approach in the engagement with external experts and orchestrate a high-touch & personalized engagement across different innovative channels (e.g., social media, peer-to-peer communities, websites, online portals, etc.).

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Operating in cross-functional teams in agile setting with self-organized teams around main customer accounts in order to improve people at risk/patient pathway and remove barriers.

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Keeping up-to-date about medical and scientific developments in the Type I Diabetes field.

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Promoting experience sharing among key external experts (incl. KOLs, Endos, other scientific stakeholders) to reinforce consensus on screening and treatment protocols at local level.

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Gathering data and identifying insights from in-field field stakeholder interactions and providing feedback to the cross-functional organization to feed the Medical Glocal strategy (e.g., allowing enhancement of scientific messages, plans, etc.).

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Supporting Market Access teams in driving the access strategy by engaging with regional payers / drug formulary committees and key account decision-makers to drive evidence / clinical value discussions (incl. treatment, health economics) – where relevant.

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Sharing educational materials with KOLs and broader medical audiences/groups.

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Answering to product-specific questions to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of the treatment and shape the scientific paradigm in T1D.

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Coordinating and directing to right teams any direct requests for ISS, RCT, Managed Access Programs or others.

Key Requirements:

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Advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (MD, PhD, Pharm D, Pharmacist, MsC) in relevant area.

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Experience in Specialty / Rare disease / Type 1 Diabetes field based medical activities.

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Experience in academia / research environment highly preferred.

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Relevant experience in a hospital or clinical setting in T1D or immunology highly preferred.

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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to utilize effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues, flexible in own approach to people and situations.

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Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projects.

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Ability to work agile, demonstrate creativity and be a strong team player.

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Agile learner who is comfortable operating in complex environments and working on multi-disciplinary teams.

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Ability to build proper environment to enable Playing to Win culture to flourish.

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Clear understanding of medical practice, clinical decision-making and healthcare systems related to patient care in Type I Diabetes.

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Advanced understanding of clinical/medical science in T1D or immunology.

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Ability to leverage an omnichannel approach in the engagement with external experts to orchestrate a high-touch & personalized engagement based on their level of maturity and preferences.

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Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate this information to meet educational and research needs.

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Ability to develop and convey a simple yet compelling value narrative to a broad set of stakeholders.

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Ability to stay abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and ability to articulate Type 1 Diabetes knowledge and translate expert feedback into appropriate insights.

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Developing and providing Training and Education programs.

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Understanding Health Economics and value outcomes to support Market Access discussions.

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Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health, and industry trends.

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Digital & Analytical skills: able to analyze data, feedback and turn it into insights.

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Ability to operate independently (with minimal supervision) and navigate complex regulatory environments in person and via digital channels from remote (non-office based) environment.

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Strong communication and presentation skills in English both written and verbal.

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Better 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.

 

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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.

 

Thank you in advance for your interest.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

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