SE Asia & India MCO Rare Disease Medical Lead

Job description

Job title: SE Asia & India MCO Rare Disease Medical Lead • Location: Mumbai, India • Hiring Manager: SE Asia & India Medical Head Pharma & CML About the job The SEA & India MCO, Rare Disease (RD) Medical Lead will lead the Medical and scientific (non-promotional) strategy for the SEA & India MCO, One Rare and Transplant portfolio and therapeutic areas in close partnership with the other functional RD leads and in alignment with the overall One Rare and transplant strategy. 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: The SE Asia & India, Pharma 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. • Strategy• Be accountable for the development and execution of the SEA & India MCO, RD Medical Roadmap, integrated Medical Action Plan and integrated Evidence Generation Plan (iEGP) for priority disease areas. • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of projects and activities for the Medical team and work in close collaboration with other departments including brand teams market access and Public Affairs. • Translate the global franchise and medical strategies into local context to support the execution of the medical plan in the different countries in the MCO. • Leverage patients and HCP insights to ensure transforming patient journey though diagnostic projects. • Work with various internal stakeholders to align on strategy including:• Ensure alignment of office-based and field-based activities as part of the SEA & India MCO, RD Medical Roadmap • MCO/ Country Medical Heads • Global Medical team to ensure alignment of the SE Asia & India MCO, RD Medical strategy. • Additional cross-functional internal stakeholders to develop strategic imperatives and downstream strategies and tactics to support RD goals. • Maintain portfolio mindset, serving as primary point of contact for near-term business and development licensing opportunities for the RD • Provide strategic guidance and insights on complex market access and Medical issues. • Lead and drive the development of advanced Medical and scientific strategies for the rare diseases, incorporating RD-specific details. • Support for Global LSD registry team on PI and site engagement for smoother local operation. • Ensure support for implementation of global ICAP projects both in MCO and local partner markets. • Closely collaborate with evidence generation advisor and cross-functional partners to provide inputs on evidence generation to support products in pre-/peri-launch phases. • Cultivate innovation mindset in providing country level insights for the long term portfolio strategy with the global team. • Launch excellence for haemophilia• Serve as the scientific expert on haemophilia A & B, including patients with and without inhibitors • Understand competitive landscape and differentiation of portfolio • Build and maintain relationships with haematologists, haemophilia treatment centres (HTCs), and key opinion leaders (KOLs) • Contribute to the development and execution of the medical brand strategy • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory) • Engage with patient advocacy organizations in the haemophilia community • Support patient support programs • Partner with Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory teams to ensure integrated launch execution • Drive the pre launch and launch excellence activities to ensure the haemophilia community is well prepared to adopt the newer treatments • People Leadership -        Lead SE Asia & India MCO, RD Medical team and build agile team in the MCO where expertise are shared across the countries, create innovative model/projects where country initiatives could benefit MCO.   -        Identify champions by TA across the MCO and these champions to serve the MCO needs. -        Create a best-in-class talent pipeline by developing, identifying, and attracting talent -        Serve as a role Model that embodies Sanofi’s culture. • Provide mentorship and guidance for those overseeing the development of advanced educational materials and presentations for use by the Medical team. • Foster growth and development through clear performance expectations and regular coaching/feedback, encouraging a culture of continuous learning, and improvement. • Facilitate a positive and inclusive team culture that values diversity, excellence, and collaboration. • Collaborate with internal partner to acquire, retain, and develop talent. • External Stakeholder Engagement• Conduct and maintain in-depth stakeholder engagement plan. • Identify and address challenges to optimal patient care through partnership with Systems of Care, Academic Medical Centers, HCPs, and other Professional Societies. • Provide a high scientific level of expertise within the SE Asia & India MCO, RD team; develop and lead collaborations with key experts in the field. • Maintain relation