Medical Science Liaison -BC/AB
Synthorx
Reference No. R2743659
Position Title: Medical Science Liaison
Department: MSL Manager Dupixent Respiratory GI CA
Location: Calgary AB, Vacouver BC Remote
About Sanofi Specialty Care
Sanofi's specialty care business unit focuses on rare diseases, rare blood disorders, neurology, immunology, and oncology. Sanofi's ambition is to leverage science and innovation to improve people’s lives and be the industry leader in immunology and oncology. Its approach is shaped by a long history of developing highly specialized treatments and forging close relationships with physician and patient communities.
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.
Position Summary:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based role responsible for cultivating current and future Thought Leaders by sharing evidence-based data to support commercialized products, to introduce forthcoming products, and to engage them in Sanofi clinical development programs.
The MSL will:
Report to the MSL Manager Dupixent EoE/NP
Require written and spoken English
Preferentially based in British Columbia or Alberta
Present data and disease management concepts on medical treatment to Physicians, Nurses, and Patient Support Groups when requested.
Contribute to developing research opportunities (local clinical trials & investigator-initiated studies) and educational projects at academic institutions.
Provide therapeutic area support including response to unsolicited off-label information on products & therapies, if requested by healthcare practitioners.
Key Responsibilities:
Thought Leader Development
Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with current and future Thought Leaders.
Develop speakers and advocates among Thought Leaders.
Link internal partners to external Thought Leaders for education and research collaboration.
Advisory board development of scientific content which is relevant and aligned with global priorities.
Link Thought Leaders to other external customers.
Publication planning and implementation.
Medical Education
Disseminate scientific information including innovative medical education materials and research concepts to Thought Leaders.
Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare audiences.
Foster medical and scientific information exchange between the medical community and Sanofi.
Contribute to strategic initiatives and training of the sales/marketing teams.
Develop and maintain a database of relevant educational slide kits.
External scientific material review e.g most current and relevant publications.
National conference activities: attendance, key abstract identification, executive summary of presentations and posters from the conference.
Partnering with medical information in development and review of written responses.
Clinical and Scientific training for both medical and marketing.
Clinical Development
Study site identification, recruitment facilitation and enrollment.
Discuss and support the submission of Investigator Initiated Study proposals.
Identify existing data and facilitate publications as appropriate.
Customer Relationship Management
Presents evidence-based clinical and scientific data to support therapeutic decisions in patient care.
Liaise between academic centres and Sanofi.
Contributes to the evaluation of grants for educational and research initiatives.
Interact with the US and Global Medical Affairs Dupixent team.
Key Requirements:
Degree from an accredited university (MSc, PhD, Pharm D, MD) required.
Area of specialization related to therapeutic area preferred.
Post-bachelor’s degree from accredited university (e.g. MBA or equivalent): valuable, not required.
Minimum 1 or more years in an MSL function.
Clinical experience in gastrointestinal and/or respiratory diseases.
Demonstrated experience in building relationship with Thought Leaders, pharmacists, nurses, and patient support groups.
Entrepreneurial spirit/Self-dependent.
Leadership skills
Strategic agility
Results-oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Scientific and business acumen
Ability to critically appraise scientific data
Facilitation skills
Negotiation skills
Experience in developing and providing training and education programs
Languages:
Written and spoken English
Travel:
The Medical Science Liaison Dupixent EoE/NP will cover British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, preferentially based in British Columbia or Alberta. Travel is required up to 75% of the time. Travel will be primarily domestic.
HSE Responsibilities:
Employee with a corporate vehicle
Drive the vehicle using safe driving practices, while complying with all current applicable laws and regulations, as well as all Sanofi directives.
Pursue Progress
Discover Extraordinary
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.
Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!
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.
Follow Sanofi on Twitter: @SanofiCanada and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sanofi
#GD-SG #LI-GZ
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
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.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!