US Medical Advisor, Flu and COVID - Vaccines

Job Title : US Medical Advisor, Flu and COVID - Vaccines

Location : Morristown, NJ

About the Job

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.

The US Medical Advisor- Influenza & COVID will lead franchise content strategy, coordinating with global and medical teams. In this role, they will be responsible for meeting franchise-based needs for medical content lifecycle including scientific narrative creation, global content review, US-localization and rapid review and finalization for the specifically assigned franchise.

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 :

Medical Operations (30%)

Localize and customize field- and office-based medical content generated by global.

Communicate local content needs to global franchise teams.

Support franchise-specific needs for content creation and review.

Oversee and optimize the content workflow from SBO into the NA review process Medical Material Review Committee (MMRC), ensuring seamless and efficient management of content throughout the approval process.

Conduct first round rapid review and finalization processes for content targeted at the US market for Review Committee (RC) approval.

Monitor content throughout product lifecycle to ensure materials are up to date as new evidence is generated and communication strategies evolve.

Maintain content repository to monitor available assets and expiry to initiate re-approval or expiring the content according to strategic needs.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data management and communication.

Internal Collaboration / Communication (25%)

Collaborate with US Medical Strategy Planner, US Influenza & COVID Medical Head, US Medical Advisors, and External Scientific Exchange team to align scientific messaging and appropriate content format aligned with brand strategies.

Ensure Medical Information Department receives regular update on medical content to assist in medical information responses.

Partner with key internal stakeholders to customize, localize, upkeep, and iteratively enhance content across all medical channels, encompassing virtual meetings, webinars, advisory boards, social media, websites, emails, and various educational events.

Foster trust and nurture relationships with Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) colleagues to streamline content approval processes, enabling informed risk-taking for content dissemination and channel utilization.

Scientific Content (25%)

Map and request both content and scientific narrative needs to Global Franchise aligned to publication plans in franchise Country Medical roadmaps.

Maintain an up-to-date understanding of publication trends, citation metrics, and impact factors to maximize visibility of Sanofi's scientific research.

Strategy (15%)

Lead franchise content strategies by reviewing and adapting global content when available.

Develop operational Medical Key Impact Indicators (KIIs) to measure success elements and drive operational excellence along the scientific content journey.

Internal Training and Education (5%)

Facilitate modular planning and execution workshops with cross-functional teams, including North American office- and field-based medical teams.

About You

Requirements

Education / Experience / Certification

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or healthcare-related field (vaccinology, immunology, microbiology and / or infectious disease)

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Experience in content development and / or scientific communications.

Preferred Qualifications :

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) in scientific or healthcare-related field (vaccinology, immunology, microbiology and / or infectious disease)

3+ years previous experience in industry, and more specifically medical affairs

2+ years’ experience in content design, strategy, or user experience design

Awareness and understanding of systems and processes (e.g., Veeva / 1CRM, PromoMats)

Competencies that the successful candidate will possess :

Demonstrate superb communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing and networking skills with an ability to work as part of a cross-functional and multicultural team.

Commitment to policy, procedure, and precise documentation

Strong planning and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and work independently on simultaneous projects.

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

Willingness to innovate and take informed risks.

Good understanding of current health care environment and clinical relevance of vaccines

Advanced problem-solving skills, applying analytical and pragmatic skills into work

Why 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 Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.