Medical Manager- Rare Disease

Job Title - Medical Manager - Rare Diseases

• Location: Mumbai

Our Team:

The SE Asia & India /Pharma 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. We represent diverse experiences and backgrounds which strengthens our team and mirrors the healthcare communities we engage.

Main Responsibilities:

Medical Maanger Rare disease will participate to and execute the Medical and scientific (non-promotional) strategy for the SE Asia & India MCO portfolio/ therapeutic area of Rare Disease in close partnership with the other functional franchise colleagues and in alignment with the overall franchise strategy.

The main responsibilities include:

RD Max Strategy & Execution

• Contribute to the strategic development and execution of the enhanced RD initiatives, supporting transformational change in rare disease diagnosis and patient identification across India

• Support the strategic deployment of the digital diagnostic platforms across COEs, demonstrating knowledge of digital health technologies and their integration into clinical workflows

• Monitor and support Laboratory optimization initiatives for patient flow through diagnostic pathways to minimize leakage and maximize patient identification

• Lead the global humanitarian program in India and ensure support to patients in line with global and local compliance policies

• Support and guide high-risk screening initiatives across India

Medical & Scientific Strategy

• Be the trusted scientific partner to key external experts by conducting timely, appropriate and frequent scientific exchanges to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products.

• Execute on stakeholder engagement plans to gather data, develop and share medical insights that contribute to the enhancement of Sanofi’s key medical messages, and plans future research.

• Keep abreast of medical and scientific developments in the therapeutic field to help identify and critically assess research opportunities and to play a supportive role in the execution of evidence generation plans to enhance the value of our products in a real-world setting.

• Maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs colleagues, Medical Information and Commercial Operations) while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements;

• Engage external stakeholders on medical and scientific information exchange for the therapeutic area during one-on-one interactions and group settings, exhibiting excellent scientific and clinical knowledge.

• Use strong knowledge of relevant diseases and disease management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products with external experts.

• Establish robust, long-term peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and other Stakeholder partners.

• Collaborate with Sanofi`s Diagnostic coordinator for the smooth operations of the companion diagnostic program.

• Assimilate monthly country wise budget spends for the Medical activities, travel, diagnostic program and maintain a tracker for the same.

• Effectively utilize the Scientific Engagement Model for attending and establishing a Sanofi Medical presence at relevant scientific congresses, symposia as directed.

• Organizes educational meetings or local scientific advisory boards when requested.

• Record/report insights and information appropriately, using available mechanisms and tools.

• Collaborate, as directed, with Commercial Operations, Business Development, Regulatory, etc. to facilitate diligence reviews, medical and safety evaluation, product positioning, lifecycle evidence planning, and compliance needs.

• Supports evidence-generation activities by aiding in data acquisition and identifying opportunities for further data collection clinical or investigator-led.

• Responds to unsolicited requests regarding interest in Investigator-Sponsored Studies (ISS), and supports ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes.

Digital Platform Deployment:

People Leadership:

• Drive strong collaborative relationships with commercial and cross-functional teams, including marketing, value & access, health economics, regulatory and clinical

• Demonstrate strong leadership influencing across networks and by coaching and mentoring members of the team.

External Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategy for Rare Blood Disorder products; and pipeline molecules to gain strategic insights in preparation for future launches

• Develop and lead collaborations/ partnership with key professional societies and key experts.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external experts.

• Provide guidance on Rare Blood Disorder products and related medical issues and seek impactful insights

• Provide scientific education on disease states, epidemiology, and clinical trials of Rare Blood Disorder products when relevant

• Lead external advisory boards focused on Rare Blood Disorder products and pipeline

• Provides high-quality, accurate, balanced and directed information to key customers and stakeholders in response to unsolicited requests for information, supports investigators in IIR submissions, management of Managed Access Program (MAP).

Data Generation:

• Lead and drive rapid integrated evidence planning and execution through deep understanding of internal and external stakeholder evidence needs and robust data gaps analysis.

• Work with relevant functions to coordinate the local and global approval process of new study proposals.

Medical Operations:

• Review and /or approve promotional and non-promotional materials in accordance with internal procedures

• Provide medical guidance and scientific education to internal stakeholders.

• Ensure medical activities are executed according to franchise budget and cost-effective approaches are used to achieve strategic objectives

• Ensure medical compliance in alignment with global policies and ensure medical activities are implemented with respect of the highest ethical standards. 

Context of the Job/ Major Challenges

• Guide the MSLs in their day-to-day activities and in collaboration with Rare Blood Disorder Medical Lead

• Travel: 10 days per month Nationally and sometimes internationally.

• Effectively mediate KOL's complex and controversial opinions vs; corporate policy decisions ensuring KOL relationships/medical strategy is not negatively impacted.

• Ensures regulatory boundaries are non-promotional activities are respected vis-à-vis commercial partners.

• Demonstrate knowledge across medical, digital health, laboratory sciences, and business strategy domains

• Contribute to initiatives that significantly impact rare disease diagnosis rates and patient identification in India

Scope of Role/Output

• Plan day-to-day interactions, including discussion points in accordance with the Medical Affairs strategy, establishing a frequency of interactions per stakeholder per year to ensure that objectives are met.

• Executes on defined KOL territory strategy that is targeted to address diverse stakeholder needs (payers, patients, KOLs, HCP, etc.) and is aligned with company objectives.

• Develops relevant medical strategy and guides cross functional

• Uses approved scientific data during KOL interactions to advance the understanding of the therapeutic area.

• Support implementation of RD Max Plan initiatives across multiple COEs with measurable impact on diagnostic rates and patient identification

• Contribute to successful deployment and optimization of digital diagnostic platform across target COEs

• Achieve laboratory process optimization objectives that reduce diagnostic leakage and improve patient retention

• Develop and maintain partnerships with key COEs, diagnostic laboratories, and healthcare institutions

• Lead the global humanitarian program in India and ensure support to patients in line with global and local compliance policies

• Guide 3rd party MSLs for high risk screening initiatives across India

3. About you

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline (M.D Pharmacology/ MBBS)

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, clinical or preclinical research, and knowledge of a therapeutic area disease state and treatment.

• Experience with basic research, drug discovery, drug development and SEE/KEE interactions.

• Experience/knowledge of Rare Diseases/ hematology/Hemophilia strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of digital health technologies and their application in clinical settings

• Understanding of laboratory operations and diagnostic processes

• Strategic thinking and flawless execution with proven ability to prioritize deliverables and balance risk.

• Strong analytical skills and affinity for problem solving.

• Fluency in MS Office including Excel, word and powerpoint.

• Exhibits integrity/trust

Skills/Knowledge

• Actively listens to others and is adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others

• Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues, flexible in own approach to people and situations.

• Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projects. Demonstrates effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments), steps forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.

• Deep understanding and knowledge of local regulations and codes of practice for the pharmaceutical industry, as they apply to the non-promotional activities of this role.

• Understanding laboratory processes including enzyme assays and genetic mutation analysis

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