Senior Medical Science Liaison - Vaccines (Federal Account - VHA, DHA)

Job Title: Senior Medical Science Liaison - Vaccines (Federal Account - VHA, DHA)

Location: Remote/Field - Must live near major airport

About the Job

Our Team:

The North American Medical Team at Sanofi is a high-performing team of Medical leaders who are a trusted source of scientific and medical information and shared insights; effective and innovative strategic partners to our internal and external stakeholders; and dedicated to public health and empowering lives through immunization. We represent diverse experiences and backgrounds which strengthens our team and mirrors the healthcare communities we engage.

Senior Medical Science Liaisons (Sr. MSLs) are experienced MSLs with a proven track record in building and maintaining external stakeholder relationships and delivering on projects. Sr. MSLs leverage their scientific expertise to engage with healthcare professionals, institutions, and payers in a non-promotional manner. Sr. MSLs form partnerships with these stakeholders to deliver on the Medical strategy and provide insights to improve patient pathways and outcomes. Sr. MSLs also act as a valuable coach and mentor for the MSL team.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy 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:

Federal Account Responsibility: VHA, DHA

• The Federal Account Sr. MSL would develop long-term relationships with key federal customers at the Veterans Health Administration and Defense Health Agency.  This individual would work closely with the aligned Medical Regional Strategic Account Director and Field Medical Head who lead the overall Field Medical strategy for Federal Accounts.  The Federal Account Sr. MSL will work with federal aligned cross-functional partners to develop long-term strategy within assigned accounts/facilities. 

External Stakeholder Engagement – (60%)

• Build and develop enduring peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals, institutions across federal systems/groups at the facility level through scientific engagement and exchange.

• Communicate science and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to positively shape patient care.

• Understand KOL perspectives and needs to adapt and be relevant and valued by the stakeholder.

• Act as partners to identify areas of mutual collaboration and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic field Medical engagement plans aligned to the CMP.

• Communicate in an accurate, fair, and balanced manner, the benefits, risks, appropriate use, and clinical of the Vaccine portfolio.

• Generate and share actionable and valuable insights then propose solutions in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate tools available and lead efforts on proposed solutions.

• Supply data, facts, and observations and then lead the collation, analysis, and evaluation aspects of the Insights Generation process.

• Support the team with data analysis and evaluation, escalating and following up on critical insights.

• Assistance would also be provided in developing specific federal account medical content to support external engagement activities including conferences. 

• Operate independently and support the federal account matrix team to develop healthcare stakeholder relationships and navigate the complex federal healthcare environments at national, regional, and local levels.

Internal Communication/Collaboration (15%)

• Work closely with office and field based Medical teams to shape, develop, and co-execute the CMP.

• Lead projects, hold others accountable, and deliver results within timelines while communicating consistently and effectively with internal stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain an internal stakeholder network, including leadership teams.

• Provide scientific and technical support towards material development for internal and external stakeholders, where applicable and aligned with relevant policies.

• Provide scientific support for internal functions such as commercial, market access, regulatory/PV, and R&D regarding scientific trainings and updates.

People Leadership (10%)

• Improve MSL team effectiveness by supporting the US Regional FBM Head