About the job **Our Team:** The China Medical T1D Team at Sanofi is a high-performing team of Medical leaders who are a trusted source of scientific and Medical information and shared insights; effective and innovative strategic partners to our internal and external stakeholders; and dedicated to public health. We represent diverse experiences and backgrounds which strengthens our team and mirrors the healthcare communities we engage. **Main Responsibilities:** The T1D Medical Head, China will lead the Medical and scientific (non-promotional) strategy for the T1D portfolio/therapeutic area in close partnership with the other functional franchise heads and in alignment with the overall franchise strategy. + Strategy + Be accountable for the development and execution of the China T1D Medical Roadmap, integrated Medical Action Plan and integrated Evidence Generation Plan (iEGP) + Provide strategic leadership and oversight of projects and activities for the Medical team and work in close collaboration with other departments including brand teams and Public Affairs + Work with various internal stakeholders to align on strategy including: + Field Medical to ensure alignment of office-based and field-based activities as part of the China T1D Medical Medical Roadmap + Country Medical Heads + Global Medical team to ensure alignment of the China T1D Medical strategy + Additional cross-functional internal stakeholders to develop strategic imperatives and downstream strategies and tactics to support franchise goals + Maintain portfolio mindset, serving as primary point of contact for near-term business and development licensing opportunities for the franchise + Provide strategic guidance and insights on complex product and Medical issues + Lead and drive the development of advanced Medical and scientific strategies for the portfolio therapeutic area, incorporating franchise-specific details and increased complexity + Participate in the co-creation of the global Medical evidence generation plan and ensure Medical needs are accounted for and addressed + Closely collaborate with evidence generation advisor and cross-functional partners to generate a large and complex evidence portfolio to support products in pre-/peri-launch phases + Cultivate innovation mindset in supporting evidence generation plans for candidates in early development and providing country level insights for the long term portfolio / franchise strategy + People Leadership + Lead China T1D Medical team through direct management of Medical advisors/managers and indirectly with field Medical representatives + Create a best-in-class talent pipeline by developing, identifying, and attracting talent + Serve as a role Model that embodies Sanofi’s culture + Provide mentorship and guidance for those overseeing the development of advanced educational materials and presentations for use by the Medical team + Foster growth and development through clear performance expectations and regular coaching/feedback, encouraging a culture of continuous learning, and improvement + Facilitate a positive and inclusive team culture that values diversity, excellence, and collaboration + Collaborate with internal partner to acquire, retain, and develop talent + External Stakeholder Engagement + Conduct and maintain in-depth stakeholder engagement plan + Identify and address challenges to optimal patient care through partnership with Systems of Care, Academic Medical Centers, HCPs, and other Professional Societies + Provide a high scientific level of expertise within the China T1D team; develop and lead collaborations with key experts in the field + Maintain relationships with key professional societies and key experts + Provide guidance on China T1D products and related Medical issues and seek impactful insights + Provide scientific education on disease states, epidemiology, and clinical trials of China T1D products when relevant + Lead external advisory boards focused on China T1D products and pipeline + Foster collaborations with key experts in the field, leveraging advanced scientific expertise + Data Generation + Empower Medical advisor team/evidence generation advisor to oversee the design and execution of Sanofi-sponsored studies, including Ph 4 post-marketing and observational studies + Coordinate investigator-initiated study (IIS) progress with Evidence Generation Advisor and Country Study Lead + Work with R&D and Clinical Development teams to provide Medical input to design integrated evidence generation plans (iEGP) encompassing clinical development (Ph1-3) and post-marketing clinical trials (Ph4) + Medical Operations + Provide Medical guidance to internal Sanofi customers, including contribution of Medical information and clinical trial data for pharmacovigilance (PV) reports to health authorities + Oversee creation of educational materials and presentation for use by the Medical team, development scientific communication and education initiatives using scientific/Medical expertise, customer insights, and understanding of launch strategy; train and educate internal and external stakeholders + Develop and oversee the franchise budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost-effective approaches are used to achieve strategic objectives 3. About you **Education/Experience/Certification:** Basic Qualifications: + Doctorate level education: MD or equivalent Medical degree preferred, PhD or PharmD + 5+ years experience in Medical Affairs, ideally with relevant Type I Diabetes experience or Immunology diseases experience + 3+ years' experience in managing teams + Ability to travel up to 20-30% of the time Preferred Qualifications: + Clinical experience + Ideally recognized by other Diabetes experts as being expert in Diabetes or a related discipline + GBU / TA experience either from academia/research and/or preferably from the pharma industry with relevant customer knowledge + Strong understanding of the MCO’s Healthcare system + Experience in new product launch **Soft & Technical Skills:** + Strong business acumen to create compelling and effective Medical strategies that serves to benefit patients, HCPs, and other key external stakeholders + Ability to effectively manage a team + Ability to understand and effectively communicate clinical studies, both interventional and observational + Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and networking skills with an ability to work as part of a cross-functional and multicultural team + Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously; plan, prioritize and implement actions using a self-dependent and structured working style + Ability to effectively engage with key external stakeholders and build long-term partnerships with Medical authorities, hospitals, physicians/specialists, opinion leaders and pharmacists + Ability to embrace innovation and analyse information and emerging trends, including social, policy and access-related information, incorporate them into the China Medical Plans **Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_** Better is out there. 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