Medical Affairs Associate - VIE Contract

Medical Affairs Associate - VIE Contract

• Location: United States of America, Morristown
• Target start date: 01/08/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Medical Affairs Associate VIE within our Global Medical Immunology team, you’ll provide the capacity to develop integrated portfolio roadmaps, optimize governance frameworks, and craft compelling internal and external communications that align global and local stakeholders around a unified franchise vision.

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

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About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

Portfolio & Cross-Therapeutic Area Alignment:

• Develop integrated strategic roadmaps across therapeutic areas to maximize portfolio impact and identify high-value collaboration opportunities
• Analyze portfolio interdependencies and recommend strategic prioritization to optimize R&D resource allocation and competitive positioning, lead strategic portfolio reviews by synthesizing medical and competitive insights that drive executive decision-making.
• Partner with therapeutic area leads to identify emerging opportunities and shape franchise strategy.

Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Alignment:

• Craft compelling portfolio narratives and messaging strategies that align global and local Medical Affairs with cross-functional R&D priorities.
• Design communication strategies that position the Immunology franchise strategically within the broader R&D landscape and external stakeholder ecosystem, develop internal and external communication plans that enhance portfolio positioning and competitive differentiation.
• Build collaborative partnerships across therapeutic areas, functions, and key markets to strengthen strategic alignment and optimize stakeholder engagement.

Strategic Innovation Initiatives:

• Drive execution of cross-TA strategic initiatives that advance competitive advantage and franchise growth.
• Identify and recommend strategic innovations to enhance franchise positioning and operational excellence.
• Shape strategic frameworks that improve decision-making processes and cross-functional collaboration.

About you

Experience:

• At least 1 year full-time working experience in pharmaceutical industry, medical affairs, or R&D strategy roles.
• Experience with clinical development processes and FDA/EMA regulatory frameworks.
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives.

Soft and technical skills:

• Strategic mindset with focus on high-impact outcomes and ability to see the big picture, analytical capabilities with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Proactive problem-solving with ability to anticipate organizational needs and recommend solutions.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders, capability to build partnerships and establish credibility with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Change leadership orientation with willingness to challenge the status quo and advance organizational improvements, collaborative approach to shaping cross-functional teams and building consensus.
• Highest integrity and commitment to excellence in strategic execution, intellectual curiosity and passion for immunological innovation.
• Ability to work independently in complex matrix organizations and drive strategic recommendations.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical R&D processes, strategic frameworks, R&D strategic planning methodologies and portfolio optimization approaches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), SharePoint, and project management tools.
• Exceptional project management skills with ability to advance multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to identify patterns, connect strategic dots across silos, and recommend high-impact solutions.

Education:

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or related field.

Languages:

• Strong proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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