Rheumatology MSL -Northeast

Remote role serving as a trusted scientific partner to key external experts in the Northeast region.

About the role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-facing role that executes stakeholder engagement plans to gather insights that inform medical strategies and future research. This position involves conducting frequent scientific exchanges to enhance understanding of Sanofi's products, recognizing and sharing insights about patient and healthcare provider needs, and maintaining effective communication with internal stakeholders across Medical Affairs and Commercial Operations. The MSL ensures full compliance with company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements through excellent governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and group interactions with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare stakeholders, sharing medical/scientific information about products and disease management within regulatory guidelines.
• Identify, profile, and prioritize ~50 stakeholders using the Scientific Engagement Model; develop territory and individual engagement plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategy.
• Establish long-term peer relationships with KOLs, payers, and HCPs by demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and articulating the medical value of Sanofi products.
• Attend scientific congresses, symposia, and organize educational meetings or advisory boards to establish Sanofi's medical presence in the field.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information on products and disease states; support speaker training for continued scientific education.
• Gather feedback from stakeholder interactions, critically evaluate published studies, and report insights that inform Sanofi's medical strategies, messages, and product development.
• Share scientific information and external insights with Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations, Regulatory, and other internal teams while ensuring compliance with company and regulatory policies.
• Support evidence generation by identifying clinical trial sites, monitoring disease epidemiology, supporting protocol development, and facilitating investigator-sponsored study (ISS) submissions through approved processes.
• Understand healthcare policies, guidelines, and clinical practices at local, state, and national levels as they relate to the therapeutic area.
• Work remotely with minimal supervision, travel nationally/internationally as needed, and maintain strict regulatory boundaries between non-promotional medical activities and commercial operations.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a technical, scientific, or medical field.
• Must reside in the Northeast territory.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Medical Science Liaison role, or relevant clinical practice. MSL experience strongly preferred.
• Candidates with relevant Immunology clinical experience consisting of Rheumatology clinical environment may be considered.
• Clear understanding of medical practice, clinical decision-making, and healthcare systems related to patient care.
• Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate this information to meet educational and research needs.
• Demonstrated ability to address educational and research needs through delivery of cutting-edge scientific/evidence-based data.
• Understanding of the design and execution of research studies.
• Exemplary communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams and managing a significant volume of projects.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a complete background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively listens to others and adeptly states expert opinion while respecting differing positions; exerts diplomacy while standing firm.
• Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues; flexible in approach.
• Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projects.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills, stepping forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of local regulations and codes of practice for the pharmaceutical industry, particularly non-promotional activities.
• Stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession; ability to articulate therapeutic knowledge and translate expert feedback into insights.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health, and industry trends.
• Proficiency in digital tools.

Benefits

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether through promotion or lateral moves, domestically 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.

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