U.S. Medical Director - Immunology

Job title : Medical Director - Immunology • Location: Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ   About the Job Our Sanofi Immunology Medical Affairs function serves as a valued strategic partner with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access on therapeutic solutions to support patients’ needs.  The US Medical Immunology team is proud to support Sanofi’s deep commitment to chasing the miracles of science to improve the lives of patients.  We shatter treatment inertia through our commitment to leaving no patient behind. We aim to transform medical practice, deliver innovative and actionable data to providers and payers enabling timely patient identification and driving the urgency to act on debilitating immunological disorders. The Medical Director, immunology serves as the internal medical and scientific lead for assigned therapeutic area products, responsible for developing and executing the U.S. medical strategy, driving evidence generation, and engaging key external stakeholders including healthcare professionals, payers, and researchers. This role works closely with Field Medical, Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access teams to ensure the medical plan is grounded in science, aligned with U.S. needs, and delivered on time and within budget. 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:   Medical Strategy & Planning: • Develop and execute an integrated U.S. Medical Plan covering Medical Education, Medical Communications and Publications, Health Outcomes, Safety, and Clinical Research (Phase IIIB–IV and Investigator Sponsored Trials), including annual budget management. • Translate medical strategy into clear, actionable tactical plans; communicate progress to leadership, the Core Team, and execution partners. • Ensure medical strategy is aligned with clinical development and commercial objectives, and adapted to local U.S. needs. • Provide medical leadership and scientific input to Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, and Sales functions for both marketed products and pipeline assets.   Cross-Functional Collaboration: • Partner with Field Medical, HEVA, Market Access, Marketing, Legal, and Regulatory teams to ensure scientific accuracy and strategic alignment across all activities. • Collaborate with the health economics team to address evidence gaps and support payer-relevant data needs. • Manage high-level external stakeholder relationships in coordination with Field Medical leadership, contributing to medical engagement planning and budget oversight.   Clinical Research & Evidence Generation: • Support execution of U.S. Phase IIIB–IV clinical programs, including protocol development, case report forms, statistical analysis plans, and timely reporting of study data. • Oversee all clinical studies in compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines and company standards. • Review and approve Investigator Sponsored Trial (IST) concepts and protocols per applicable SOPs. • Identify post-marketing clinical trial and registry needs; oversee their management and execution. • Ensure all company- and investigator-sponsored trial data are publicly disclosed in a timely, accurate, and balanced manner. • Identify and develop research collaboration oppor