Global Medical Associate Director, Early Pipeline Respiratory, Global Medical Immunology

Job Title : Global Medical Associate Director, Early Pipeline Respiratory, Global Medical Immunology

Location : Morristown, NJ

About the Job

At Global Medical Immunology, we support Sanofi's commitment to scientific research by developing first-in-class treatments and a pipeline of new medicines for chronic diseases. Our goal is to lead in patient and scientific knowledge to enhance clinical care. We curate patient and scientific evidence and partner with commercial, regulatory, R&D, market access, and external affairs teams to develop therapeutic solutions that address the highest unmet needs. Within the Global Medical Immunology team, we are proud to support Sanofi's unrelenting commitment to scientific exploration and to work on a first-in-class treatment and robust pipeline of potential new medicines for chronic dermatologic, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases.

The Early Pipeline Respiratory Associate Medical Director reports to the Global Medical Head of Respiratory and Gastroenterology and will support rhinology (CRSwNP) and LCM. This role will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the medical strategy for rhinology (CRSwNP), while also supporting the execution of real-world evidence (RWE) and medical studies across the respiratory portfolio under the guidance of the medical directors.

The individual will work in close collaboration with respiratory medical directors to develop and implement integrated evidence generation plans (IEGPs), ensuring timely execution of studies and associated publication plans—from prioritization as part of IEGP framework, to conceptualization through to publication. This includes partnering with all relevant stakeholders, including clinical, research, and scientific communications teams to align on strategy and deliverables.

This role also drives with strategic leadership from medical directors, the external stakeholder engagement and ensuring excellence in medical launch readiness across countries. The role will bring in-depth knowledge of studies, ensuring that medical plans and strategies are underpinned by robust scientific evidence and tailored to meet the needs of patients.

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities :

Develop and implement comprehensive global medical strategies for CRSwNP aligned with overall respiratory therapeutic area objectives.

Lead IEGP for rhinology, including supporting countries for development.

Inform clinical development plans and study designs to ensure differentiation and patient-relevant endpoints.

Lead the development of high-quality scientific content and global medical narratives for CRSwNP and support pipeline respiratory assets.

Collaborate with Scientific Communications and Publications teams to support publication strategy, planning, and execution.

Build and maintain relationships with global thought leaders in rhinology and identify emerging KOLs to facilitate scientific exchange and gather insights.

Represent the medical team at advisory boards, scientific meetings, and external engagements.

Lead evidence generation efforts, including the design and conduct of RWE studies (observational, prospective, claims database).

Contribute to study analysis planning to ensure scientific rigor and relevance of outcomes.

Lead the planning and execution of medical education initiatives for CRSwNP.

Support the IMMERSE program for rhinology.

Support the expanded utilization and enhancement of Immunolab in rhinology.

Provide medical expertise to cross-functional teams including Clinical, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial.

Collaborate with regional medical teams to ensure global-local alignment, strategic execution, and best practice sharing.

About You

Education :

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (Pharm D (or equivalent), M.D., PhD)

Experience :

Significant rhinology / respiratory / immunology experience required

7+ or more years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry

Experienced in biological product launch (regional, or global)

Demonstrated experience in KOL engagement (local and global), understanding of clinical / RWE studies at a global, or regional level

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment

Experience working collaboratively and cross-functionally with all stakeholders

Experience of global to local and local to global engagement

Skills and behaviors :

Strategic thinking and demonstrated commitment to innovation.

High aspiration to play an entrepreneurial role, cultivate innovative thinking, show passion, compassion, and agility.

Strong interpersonal, influencing and project management skills.

Ability to take initiative and solve complex and challenging problems.

Ability to lead in an ambiguous environment across different functions / company cultures.

Analytic and synthetic capacity with the ability to understand and simplify.

Excellent communication skills (particularly both written and oral)

Ability to manage competing priorities and projects, as well as expectations.

Comfortable operating in a consensus building role but also able to make specific recommendations and decisions, and drive implementation.

Ability to chart a path and get from strategy to execution, successfully and quickly, amidst ambiguity and change.

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 a 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 high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.