Medical Excellence Lead, Hong Kong and Taiwan

About the job

We are an innovative global healthcare company with a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicine. Across different countries, our talented teams are determined to deliver a best-in-class customer experience using the best of digital, artificial intelligence and personal know-how. With a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicines, we pursue progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world

The Medical Excellence Lead for Hong Kong Taiwan is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving medical operation excellence, enhancing patient solutions, and establishing best-in-class medical practices across TWHK markets. This position serves as the operational backbone of medical affairs, ensuring seamless execution of medical strategies while fostering innovation and continuous improvement in patient-centered healthcare delivery.

Main responsibilities:

Medical Operations Excellence
• Establish operational frameworks for medical activities including medical information, scientific communications,  advisory  boards,  and  investigator-initiated  studies  to  drive  consistent  excellence  across therapeutic areas
• Lead  cross-functional  medical  project  management,  implementing  governance  structures  that  ensure strategic prioritization, resource optimization, and timely delivery of medical initiatives
• Drive  standardization  of  medical  processes  and  procedures  across  Taiwan  and  Hong  Kong,  establishing best practices that enhance efficiency, compliance, and quality outcomes
• Oversee  medical  budget  planning  and  resource  allocation,  ensuring  optimal  utilization  of  resources  to maximize medical impact

Medical Excellence & Scientific Leadership
• Champion  medical  excellence  initiatives  that  elevate  scientific  rigor,  evidence  generation,  and  thought leadership positioning across the TWHK medical organization
• Establish  frameworks  for  local  evidence  generation  including  real-world  evidence  studies,  investigator-sponsored research, and publication strategies that support medical objectives

Lead  medical  capability  building  programs  to  enhance  team  competencies  in  scientific  communication, medical writing, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement
• Drive medical innovation and digital transformation initiatives that modernize medical operations, enhance HCP engagement, and improve patient outcomes
• Implement quality assurance systems for medical activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry codes, and internal standards

Patient Solutions & Access
• Manage, monitor and track the quality of patient support and assistance programs
• Support  the establishment of  medical  education frameworks  that enhance healthcare provider  knowledge and improve patient care standards
• Develop  and  oversee  comprehensive  patient  support  program  (PSP)  strategy  addressing  patient  access barriers, affordability concerns, and treatment adherence across therapeutic areas
• Support  patient  assistance  program  (PAP)  operations,  ensuring  eligible  patients  receive  financial  or  co-payment support to access Sanofi therapies
• Establish patient support frameworks including patient education programs, treatment support services, and patient advocacy initiatives
• Collaborate with market access and commercial teams to develop integrated patient support strategies that enhance patient outcomes
• Ensure regulatory compliance of all patient support programs in accordance with Taiwan and Hong Kong regulations, industry codes, and Sanofi policies
• Drive  patient  insights  generation  to  inform  program  design,  identify  unmet  support  needs,  and  optimize patient journey experiences
• Build partnerships with patient organizations, NGOs, and healthcare providers to enhance patient support program reach and effectiveness

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
• Serve as medical liaison with Global Medical Operations, Regional Medical Hub, and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and knowledge sharing
• Lead medical compliance governance ensuring all medical activities adhere to ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Team Leadership & Development
• Establish  team  performance  expectations  and  accountability  frameworks  aligned  with  regional  medical objectives
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and patient-centricity within the medical team
• Lead  team  development  initiatives  including  training  programs,  capability  building,  and  cross-functional collaboration

Performance Management & Measurement

Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks for medical operations, tracking performance against strategic objectives and driving accountability
• Implement  continuous  improvement  processes  based  on  performance  data,  stakeholder  feedback,  and industry benchmarks
• Monitor team productivity and deliverable quality, ensuring consistent excellence across all medical functions

Ethics and Compliance
• At all times ensure consistency with voluntary and compulsory codes of conduct, appropriate legislation and compliance with internal SOPs.
• Promote awareness, understanding and alignment of activities to our compliance standards.
• Coordinate the development and review of medical affairs SOPs and guidelines as appropriate
• Ensure the Sanofi business is conducted fully meeting ethics and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Sanofi  employee  must  understand  of  own  roles  and  responsibilities  in  avoiding  health  risk  (Health), preventing accidents (Safety) and environment protection (Environment). Involved in any such activities must  comply with HSE policy.

About you

Education
• Medical, Pharmacy, or PhD Degree

Experience & Knowledge
• At least 5 years professional experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, demonstrated experience in medical operations, project management, medical excellence or patient programs management.
• 1-3 years in leadership roles with demonstrated experience in medical operations, project management, or medical excellence
• Strong project management skills with experience in cross-functional team leadership
• Deep understanding of regulatory environments in Taiwan and Hong Kong, particularly regarding patient support programs
• People leadership and team development capabilities
• Fluent Mandarin is required

Core Competencies/Skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities with diverse audiences
• Data-driven decision making with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Change management expertise with ability to drive transformation initiatives
• Strong written communication for reports, strategies, and documentation
• Patient support program management and operations Budget management and financial planning capabilities
• Regulatory and compliance expertise in Taiwan and Hong Kong markets, including patient support
program regulations
• Performance management and talent development systems

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 health insurance, out-patient benefits along with a range of family friendly policies such as maternity, paternity, and solo parent leaves to name a few.

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