Global Scientific Communications Lead - Rare Diseases

Job title:

Global Scientific Communications Lead Rare Diseases (Systemic Mastocytosis)

Location:

Cambridge, MA

About the Job

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.​

The Global Scientific Communications Lead Rare Diseases (Systemic Mastocytosis) oversees the development and execution of the strategic publication, scientific communication plan, medical education and training for two products in Systemic Mastocytosis.

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.

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 Associate Director, will work closely with external thought leaders and internal stakeholders on development, biostats, medical, R&D and other teams by leading:

• Strategic publication planning and execution, including the development of abstract submissions to medical and scientific congresses, posters, and platform presentations, manuscripts, and journal publication enhancements.
• Scientific communications strategic planning and resource development, including scientific platforms, lexicons, and FAQs/backgrounders, while supporting content development for a training.
• Medical education planning, including content development for live education programs and congress symposia, online education, multichannel HCP education, field medical tools, slide decks, medical booth resources and assets for omnichannel engagement.
• This role reports to the Director of Global Scientific Communications Rare Diseases in Global Medical Affairs at Sanofi.
• Collaboration with external authors and academic experts is essential to drive execution of high quality and relevant publications and medical education materials to address educational and data gaps and inform decision making.
• In addition to investigators/authors, a key element of this role involves managing scientific agencies and requires working closely with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders, particularly from Research and Clinical Development, to drive the data generation strategy and integration of scientific, clinical, and business priorities.
• The Global Associate Director will have experience and a proven track record of success in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong background in scientific research, publication planning, medical communications, and medical affairs activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Advance degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD or MS).
• A minimum of 2+ years pharma/biotech industry global
• Experience working in a matric organization and across team is preferred.
• Ability to interpret and critique scientific and medical data with respect to scientific and business implications are essential.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in the analysis, communication, and presentation of complex scientific and medical data.
• Track record of successfully developing peer-reviewed publications is required.
• Exemplary customer facing skills, and ability to collaborate with external Key Opinion Leaders on data dissemination strategies in a credible, responsive and customer focused manner is a necessity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal; comfortable and experienced in making presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Experience collaborating with and supporting international medical scientific teams.
• Knowledge of industry guidelines pertaining to data dissemination (e.g., CONSORT, ICMJE, GPPs) and interactions with health care providers (e.g., PhRMA Code, AdvaMed guidelines).

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 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.
• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
• 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.