About the job
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.
The Vaccines 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.
The Medical Head of Adult Vaccines assures the delivery and execution of the medical strategy, stakeholder engagement plan, and scientific activities. She/he shares medical expertise with internal stakeholders, such as Marketing, EbM/HEOR, Public Affairs, Communication, Market Access, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory, in compliance with law, ethical/scientific principles, and the Group products strategy.
The Medical Head of Adult Vaccines will promote, develop, and maintain strong scientific and medical relationships towards Key Experts. Her/his activity will increase the scientific credibility and ethical image of the Company to further support established products and future launches.
She/he is a leader, helping her/his team and peers to grow and develop further. She/he takes ownership of people & strategy, fostering a culture of collaboration, scientific excellence, and continuous development across the organization.
Main responsibilities:
Lead and Develop the Adult Vaccines Medical Team
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Lead and develop the Adult Medical Team (3 Medical Managers plus 1 Trainee) according to the Take the Lead behaviors
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Foster growth and development through clear performance expectations and regular coaching/feedback
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Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement
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Facilitate a positive and inclusive team culture that values diversity, excellence, and collaboration
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Rolemodel leaderhip beyond the Adult Vaccines Medical Team
Build and Maintain Strategic Relationships
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Establish and maintain contacts and relationships with partners, key opinion leaders, and institutions
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Integrate these stakeholders into medical projects according to the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP)
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Position Sanofi as a partner in trust for vaccinations and future vaccine innovations
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Openly exchange with external stakeholders to build on innovative concepts
Define and Execute Medical Strategy
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Lead the Medical and scientific (non-promotional) strategy for the German Adult Vaccines portfolio (Influenza, Covid-19, Travel Vaccines & Future Launches) in close partnership with other functional franchise heads and in alignment with the overall franchise strategy
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Provide strategic leadership to clinical development, medical roadmap, stakeholder engagement plan, and scientific activities
Ensure Scientific Excellence and Evidence Generation
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Ensure high-quality delivery of scientific evidence to internal and external stakeholders
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Participate in the co-creation of the global Medical evidence generation plan
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Ensure Medical needs are accounted for and addressed
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Closely collaborate with evidence generation advisors and cross-functional partners to generate a large and complex evidence portfolio to support products in pre-/peri-launch phases
Provide Cross-Functional Support
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Provide necessary support to other functions, including Commercial and Sales, Public Affairs, Market Access and Communication
Ensure Product Safety and Compliance
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Ensure the safe use of vaccines by ensuring compliance with marketing authorization and proper product use, especially in communication and medical information activities
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Ensure implementation of corrective actions if necessary
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Review and/or approve promotional and non-promotional materials in accordance with internal procedures to ensure respect of ethics and regulations in delivered messages
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
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Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures in the context of interactions with healthcare professionals, societies, and external providers
Ensure Occupational Safety
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As a manager, ensure that legal and internal occupational safety guidelines for the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases are implemented in your area of responsibility
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Regularly communicate occupational safety topics
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Implement occupational safety training based on risk assessment
About you
Minimum qualifications
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Doctorate level education: MD or equivalent Medical degree, PhD or PharmD
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5+ years experience in Medical Affairs, ideally with relevant Vaccines experience
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3+ years' experience in managing teams
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Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Additional qualification
Medical & Scientific Expertise
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Recognized expert in Vaccines & Vaccination or related discipline, acknowledged by peer Medical leaders across Business Units
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Proven vaccines experience from academia, research, and/or pharmaceutical industry with deep customer and stakeholder knowledge
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Comprehensive understanding of the German healthcare system, including regulatory landscape, reimbursement mechanisms, and stakeholder dynamics
Strategic & Business Leadership
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Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to create compelling, patient-centric Medical strategies that deliver value to patients, healthcare professionals, and key external stakeholders
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Proven track record of translating scientific evidence into actionable business strategies aligned with commercial objectives
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Ability to embrace innovation and analyze emerging trends—including social, policy, and access-related developments—and integrate them into Medical Plans
Team Leadership & People Development
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Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams
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Experience fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
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Strong coaching and mentoring skills aligned with Sanofi's Take the Lead behaviors
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
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Exceptional ability to engage with and influence key external stakeholders, building long-term, trust-based partnerships with medical authorities, hospitals, physicians/specialists, opinion leaders, and pharmacists
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Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and networking skills with proven success in cross-functional and multicultural environments
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Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and creating win-win collaborations
Execution Excellence
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Proven ability to successfully manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with competing priorities
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Self-directed, structured working style with strong planning, prioritization, and implementation capabilities
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Results-oriented mindset with a track record of delivering on commitments in dynamic environments
Languages:
German: C2 level (equivalent to native-speaker proficiency)
Englisch: Business fluent
Why choose us?
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Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.
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Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.
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Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.
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Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.
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Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
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Benefit from a well-thought-out benefits package that rewards your contribution and commitment.
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We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social such as high-quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs and coverage for long-term illness. Our 14-week paid family leave for both parents is outstanding as well as a wide range of childcare benefits.
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