Vaccine Medical Science Liaison

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-facing role whose main objectives are to: exhibit a high degree of scientific and clinical knowledge, i.e. a robust knowledge of diseases, vaccinology, product development, clinical trials exhibit a high degree of knowledge of healthcare and payer environment, medical practice and regulatory frameworks, public health priorities, and vaccine guideline development facilitate timely, appropriate, balanced, credible, robust, long-term scientific exchanges with influential external experts and decision-makers to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products with no sharing of product promotional information develop robust evidence generation plans to enhance the value of our products in a real-world setting demonstrate operational understanding and risk management by ensuring excellence in execution of all governance processes develop insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of patients, consumers, regulators, payers, and healthcare providers and proactively identifies unmet needsIn addition, the MSL is expected to build strong internal relationships with colleagues in Medical Affairs and Commercial Operations, while maintaining full compliance with all relevant company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements. The insights gained by the MSL while engaging with KOLs are to be shared with the broader organization in order to contribute to the enhancement of messages, plans, and strategy.The MSL will leverage existing educational slide decks developed internally and will follow all applicable internal procedures for the review and approval of any education material he/she adapts.Engages external stakeholders on medical and scientific information in one-on-one interactions and group settings, exhibiting excellent scientific and clinical knowledge Exhibits strong knowledge of relevant diseases, vaccine, healthcare environment, competitors; can articulate the medical and scientific value of our vaccinesIdentifies, profiles, and prioritizes stakeholders while looking for opportunities to collaborateEffectively creates territory and individual KOL medical engagement plans consistent with country, regional and global medical affairs prioritiesEngages with appropriate stakeholders on medical/clinical/epidemiologic/scientific topics to advance understanding of the disease/vaccine, sharing information and answering questions based on approved material within Regulatory guidelinesEngages with appropriate stakeholders concerning the state of vaccine policies as they relate to immunization practices at a local, state, regional, federal, or national level.Establishes robust, long-term relationships as peer-to-peer thought stakeholder partnersEffectively conducts and follows up on stakeholder interactions:Attends and follows up on scientific congresses, symposia, or other eventsOrganizes educational meetings or local scientific advisory boardsDuring customer interactions, demonstrates key skills, including Probing, Managing Questions, and Advancing Understanding to effectively facilitate and support valuable engagementsGathers data and generates insights from stakeholder interactions and provides feedback to the organization Collects feedback/reactions from stakeholders, aggregating providers’ and patients' (indirectly) opinions towards disease/products/immunization policiesDevelops insights that deepen our understanding of the needs and opinions of external stakeholders, contributing to enhancement of messages, plans, strategy, systems, and new vaccine developmentUses feedback tools/mechanisms to provide data and insights on interactionsProactively identifies unmet needs that could be addressed through e.g. novel indications, combinations or formulations, etc.Collaborates routinely and effectively with internal stakeholdersPartners with Franchises, ComOps, Business Development, IO, Regulatory, etc. to facilitate diligence reviews, medical and safety evaluation, product positioning, lifecycle evidence planning, and compliance needsDevelops, organizes, and distributes relevant scientific and medical information to internal stakeholdersTrains or advises internal stakeholdersContributes to the creation of material for internal and external stakeholders where applicable, following internal Sanofi policies, and Federal and National Policies as applicableSupports evidence-generation activities by aiding in data acquisition and identifying opportunities for further data collectionMonitors disease epidemiology and provides support when needed on various types of studiesIdentifies data collection opportunitiesEducation/experienceBachelor’s degree in life sciencePreferred ExperienceExperience in pharmaceutical company more than three yearsAcademic degree: e.g. Master, PhDMedical qualification: e.g. pharmacist, nurseResearch experience in related areasLanguage skill Japanese: Native-speaker level capabilityEnglish: Able to communicate in English with global and regional country medical teamsMSL needs to travel substantially given the field-facing nature of the role.## 1. 🔬 Scientific Leadership at the Field Level: As a Vaccine MSL at Sanofi, you serve as the scientific bridge between the company and healthcare professionals. Be the trusted scientific expert engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs) Drive scientific discussions about vaccines with healthcare professionals Share cutting-edge research and data in the field of vaccinology Contribute to the advancement of preventive medicine through expert-to-expert communication Stay at the forefront of vaccine science and infectious disease prevention## 2. 🤝 Strategic Impact and Professional Growth: The role offers unique opportunities for both personal and professional development. Build and maintain relationships with top medical experts and thought leaders Participate in advisory boards and scientific conferences Contribute to clinical research activities and real-world evidence generation Develop deep expertise in specific disease areas and public health Shape medical strategies through insights gathered from the field## 3. 📊 Autonomy and Scientific Credibility: The MSL role at Sanofi provides a perfect blend of independence and collaboration. Work with significant autonomy while representing a leading global healthcare company Balance field-based activities with strategic medical initiatives Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange with healthcare professionals Access to extensive medical and scientific resources within Sanofi Opportunity to contribute to public health initiatives and vaccination programs Be part of a company that values scientific integrity and evidence-based medicinenullPursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.