Senior Director, Medical Evidence and Outcomes Research

Job title: Senior Director, Medical Evidence and Outcomes Research

Location: Remote, US (Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ)

About the job

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs. 

Job Summary:

The Medical Evidence and Outcomes Research Lead will serve as a Center of Excellence for managing local evidence generation partnerships across the North America Specialty Care portfolio.  Working closely with key stakeholders across Global and US medical units, clinical development, RWE, HEVA, Access Strategy, and commercial functions, this role will identify and prioritize local evidence needs, ensure strategic alignment between local and global evidence generation plans, and serve as a resource to field medical teams and medical units as a subject matter consultant on RWD/RWE related needs/projects to drive consistent, high-quality implementation of evidence generation initiatives across the Specialty Care portfolio.

This role will also serve as a key scientific liaison to external stakeholders, identifying and developing credible partnerships with payer/population healthcare decision-makers (HCDMs), health outcomes research organizations, and academic collaborators that aim to inform healthcare decision making, improving patient access and outcomes.

This position plays a critical role in bridging local and global evidence generation priorities, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and advancing the organization's ability to generate, communicate, and leverage meaningful real-world evidence and outcomes research collaborations that contribute to clinical value proposition and improve gaps in care.

The Medical Evidence and Outcomes Research Lead will report to the Head, Medical Value and Outcomes as a member of the North America Specialty Care Medical organization.

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:

1. Evidence Generation

• Contribute to the design and development of integrated evidence generation plans, including the identification and prioritization of local evidence needs important to HCDMs that are aligned with strategic imperatives

• Serve as an internal expert for evidence generation methodologies, vendors, and data assets, providing strategic input on the implementation of local evidence generation plans and projects

• Establish clear, consistent processes for local evidence generation planning and implementation consistent with global governance to ensure quality, compliance, and alignment across key internal stakeholders

• Develop and implement processes to appropriately monitor contributions, performance, and impact of local evidence generation efforts across NA medical teams

• Serve as a source of expertise for developing RWE studies to support US labeling requirements

• Align priorities and resources to support local capability development in evidence generation

• Facilitate internal networking and partnership to optimize awareness and utilization of available internal resources

• Ensure adherence to all appropriate compliance and governance processes

• As a RWD methodological expert, support medical care gap development as needed

2. External RWE & Health Outcomes Research Collaborations

• Identify, develop, and maintain credible scientific partnerships with key external stakeholders, including payer/population healthcare decision-makers, health outcomes research centers/organizations, and academic collaborators

• Facilitate the development and placement of appropriate evidence-based disease management, health outcomes, and population health management studies aligned with medical brand strategy and in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders, consistent with all applicable policies and procedures

• Serve as a medical expert to guide development of quality improvement initiatives and lead the quality improvement review process

• Lead clinical insight generation efforts directed at US HCDMs to identify evidence gaps and gain input on product clinical development plans for pipeline and marketed products

• Lead/coordinate the submission of RWE/outcomes research project data for presentation at congresses and/or scientific publications

• Provide strategic medical/clinical evidence input for value-based contracting arrangements

• Provide input and recommendations on evidence development and delivery of field tools, resources, materials, and training designed to convey medical and payer/population HCDM value

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Alignment

• Work closely with NA Medical leadership to provide strategic input into evidence generation priorities, planning, and design

• Ensure strong collaboration and partnership with global and US medical units, RWE, clinical development, HEVA, brand, and other relevant stakeholders across the Specialty Care portfolio

• Facilitate opportunities to expand country medical input into evidence generation and life-cycle management (LCM) planning processes and forums

• Establish/manage processes and expectations to facilitate strong internal cross-functional collaboration centered around local evidence generation partnerships

• Work cross-functionally with medical, clinical development, HEVA, Access Strategy, RWE, to ensure insights inform strategic and tactical planning efforts

• Provide input and recommendations related to evidence needs, product value-proposition/medical communications, and educational opportunities

• Contribute to publication plans and strategic/tactical planning efforts

• Support the strategic assessment of and provide country medical input on potential data resources and data licensing partnerships

About You

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Deep understanding of the US healthcare landscape, public health and industry trends, and regulatory and payer environment, with the ability to accurately identify key issues and develop evidence generation strategies and plans

• High degree of knowledge of HEOR disciplines, evidence generation methodologies, and a solid understanding of biostatistics and evidence-based medicine (research methodology, clinical protocols, clinical reports)

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a roadmap to take the organization from present to future state

• Proven ability to manage complex environments, motivate and guide cross-functional teams with multiple skill levels through clear expectations and appropriate management toward successful outcomes

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

• Advanced strategic thinking and business acumen, leveraging knowledge of general business practice, the industry, medical practice, and Sanofi strategic objectives

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate medical, scientific, health economic, and business information to internal and external stakeholders

• Expands and leverages relationships across functional and corporate boundaries to implement medical evidence generation strategies and synchronize work processes

• Proven ability to utilize appropriate time and project management strategies in a complex, agile environment

• Customer service mindset with the ability to gain insights and identify customer needs and opportunities

Required Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in healthcare or science field required; PharmD, PhD, or MS strongly preferred; MBA or additional degree in health economics, health outcomes, public health, or health policy is a plus. May consider an MD with relevant skill set and experience.

• At least 7 years of relevant, specialized experience in evidence generation, HEOR, or a related field required

• Industry-related pharmaceutical/biotech experience required (5+ years preferred)

• Knowledge of HEOR disciplines, understanding of biostatistics and evidence-based medicine required (i.e. research methodology, developing clinical protocols, clinical reports, etc.).

• Therapeutic area experience in one or more Specialty Care disease state areas preferred (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis, Immunology, Dermatology, Asthma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Oncology)

• Experience in managed care, field-based medical/HEOR, value & access, or market access preferred

• Advanced understanding and knowledge of current US healthcare system, healthcare delivery, and biotechnology drug/device development process required.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required. 

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work effectively in a constantly changing environment in both an independent and collaborative manner.

• Advanced strategic thinking and business acumen.

• Demonstrated ability and knowledge to effectively communicate medical, scientific, health economic, and business information to internal and external stakeholders.

• Fluency in spoken and written business English required

• Ability to effectively participate in and lead multi-disciplinary teams to set and meet business goals and objectives

• Deep understanding of local regulations and codes of practice for the pharmaceutical industry as they apply to non-promotional activities

• Ability to travel periodically for customer engagement meetings, internal meetings, congresses, or other corporate events

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.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.