Medical Education Lead at Sanofi Aventis US LLC

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

180966.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Affairs, Immunology, Project Management, Relationship Building, Educational Design, Adult Learning, Team Leadership, Strategic Vision, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Scientific Acumen, Negotiation Skills, Entrepreneurial Spirit

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Reference No. R2822705 Position Title: Medical Education Lead Department: Medical Immunology Canada Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) 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 Medical Education Lead, under the management of the medical director/medical head, will develop the national education strategy based on the brand strategic imperatives and uses insights to develop and implement national and regional Continued Medical Education (CME) and other learning initiatives in collaboration with his/her medical and commercial partners. The Medical Education Lead will lead the team of Medical Educations Managers and oversee the implementation of, educational/learning initiatives based on strategy that addresses the educational needs of health professionals and patients, to reduce the healthcare gaps relevant to the brand priorities. The Medical Education Lead will ensure that outcomes and value of these interventions are measured and disseminated within and across regions. Main Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Medical Education Team Lead and inspire the Medical Education Managers, ensuring team goals are clearly defined and aligned with brand strategy. Set performance objectives and allocate resources efficiently across brands to support overarching brand goals. Co-create impactful Medical Education plans with the Medical Education team to develop and execute strategic education plans that support scientific engagement and knowledge dissemination. Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and leverage cross-functional opportunities, driving operational efficiency and alignment. Lead and Oversee Medical Education Strategy and Execution Through Customer Insights, provide strategic direction for existing and emerging customer learning activities Participate in the development of the national medical education plans in line with the brands’/medical strategic direction, ongoing execution, and budgeting of medical education initiatives including regional and national speaker tours, symposia, conferences, and other interventions as needed Provide key customer insights gained from KOL interactions to business partners to help guide strategic direction Develop and nurture close relationships with KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) and other stakeholder groups to facilitate education initiatives and support the brand. Collaborate/partner with various internal/external stakeholders to develop and implement strategic and innovative customer education/value-add programs related to the brand therapeutic area Attend/participate in National/regional and major related therapeutic area conferences as needed Keep abreast of scientific literature/clinical data relating to therapeutic area. Collaborate with and provide expert-level CME/learning program consultation and support to the internal and external stakeholders Lead any education related initiatives within national/regional congresses e.g.: satellite symposia Validate fair market value for any payment for external stakeholders Review and approve all requirements related to educational initiatives Contribute to initiatives over and above educational initiatives: brand planning, strategic planning for the brands, program design, consultant for all programs containing educational components Manage Third Party Agencies efficiently: set clear expectations, timelines, optimal quote, close follow-up, ensure corporate presence and ownership of project, debriefing on project, and tight budget management. Monitor environment for new trends, opportunities, and competitor strategies, evolving business and educational needs, incorporate these findings into the development of education strategies and programs, and provide ongoing communication of these relevant findings to Brand Teams, and Field teams Establish relationships with University education departments, associations, key education stakeholders to build partnerships or strategic alliances in education and to develop programs which will answer healthcare educational needs Continually engage in self-development of education expertise, accreditation and performance measurement, while adhering to ethical healthcare educational standards/guidelines such as IMC CMA, CFPC, FMOQ, Royal College, ACME, internal compliance Stay attuned to new industry trend and advancing technologies related to Education and Learning Programs Continuing Education Identify and prioritize healthcare gaps from various sources (literature, consults, etc.) aligned to the therapeutic pillars. Aligned with the brand strategy, develop an innovative and strategic education plan including educational/learning objectives that will help reduce healthcare gaps, meet patient /customer needs and support National and/or regional objectives Work with field teams and cross functional partners to ensure optimal field implementation Develop interventions using evidence-based adult and organizational learning principles adapted to type of learners, content and setting Pilot new models of educational interventions to achieve effective learning and change of behavior Use measurement data to assess educational outcomes / metrics of the educational intervention Ensure appropriate accreditation and/or endorsement of selected programs Communicate outcomes and value of interventions within Sanofi and with customers Ensure learning and educational programs are aligned with IMC and internal compliance requirements About You Key requirements for this position Education: Master of Science degree (PhD, PharmD, MD an asset) Experience 5+ years of Medical Affairs experience Strong knowledge of immunology therapeutic area (experience in respirology, dermatology and/or gastroenterology and asset) Project management experience Demonstrated experience in building relationship with thought leaders, pharmacists, nurses, and patient support groups. Specific skills and/or competencies Expertise in educational design, adult learning, education best practice, and outcomes assessment Team leadership Strategic vision Knowledge of compliance Results oriented Strategic agility Communication skills Attention to detail Scientific and business acumen Ability to critically appraise scientific data Facilitation skills Negotiation skills Entrepreneurial spirit Travel Approximately 15-30% of the time with occasional weekend travel Languages Written and spoken English and French a definite asset Computer Knowledge Microsoft Outlook: Electronic mail; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint 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 This position is for a new vacant role that we are actively hiring for. Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request. #GD-SG #LI-GZ #LI-Onsite Pursue progress, discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $125,300.00 - $180,966.66 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK. La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante: $125,300.00 - $180,966.66 Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociau de l'enterprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sont disponibles via le lien. Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube

Responsibilities

The Medical Education Lead will develop the national education strategy and implement Continued Medical Education (CME) initiatives in collaboration with medical and commercial partners. They will lead a team of Medical Education Managers to address the educational needs of health professionals and patients.