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Senior Medical Science Liaison – Nasal Polyps and Severe Asthma

Reading, United Kingdom Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Posted on   May. 11, 2026 Closing on   May. 26, 2026
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Job Title:Senior Medical Science Liaison – Nasal Polyps and Severe Asthma

Location:UK (Midlands and South)Field Based

This is a fixed-term contract position for 16 months.

About This Job

As Medical Science Liaison within our Medical Affairs team,you'lldrive scientific excellence and build trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals across All South UK territories, focusing on advancing patient care in nasal polyps and severe asthma. Through evidence-based medical engagement,you'llshape treatment pathways, generate valuable insights, and collaborate with leading clinicians to improve outcomes for patients living with these challenging respiratory conditions. Ready to get started?

This role offers the opportunity to work independently while being part of a dynamic medical team, whereyou'llcombine your scientificexpertisewith strategic thinking to make a meaningful impact on patient care and clinical practice in your therapeutic areas.

About Sanofi

We’rean 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

  • Build scientific partnershipswith healthcare professionals, institutions, and payers to understand their needs and create collaborative opportunities that improve patient outcomes

  • Communicate complex medical informationin a clear, balanced way about our immunology products, ensuring healthcare professionals have the evidence they need to make informed decisions

  • Generate valuable insightsfrom your interactions with the external healthcare community and share actionable recommendations with internal teams

  • Support clinical research activitiesincluding trial development, execution, and real-world evidence partnerships to advance our scientific understanding

  • Collaborate across teamsto shape and execute medical strategies, working closely with colleagues in medical affairs, regulatory, market access, and commercial functions

  • Maintain compliance excellenceby completing all required training programs and adhering to industry codes of practice while keeping clear boundaries between educational and promotional activities

  • Develop yourexpertisecontinuously in immunology therapeutic areas,stayingcurrent with clinical developments andbuildingyour professional network within the healthcare community

About You

  • Proven experience engaging with healthcare professionals in a scientific or medical capacity, whether from a clinical, research, or pharmaceutical background

  • Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and communicate clinical data, research publications, and scientific evidence to diverse audiences

  • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage credibly as a peer with senior healthcare professionals and key stakeholders

  • A curious, self-driven mindset with the ability to work independently, manage your own territory, and adapt to a fast-evolving healthcare landscape

  • Solid understanding of the UK healthcare environment, including the NHS structure, regulatory frameworks, and industry codes of practice (e.g.ABPI)

  • A degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related healthcare discipline — or equivalent professional registration as a UK Healthcare Professional

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential

Why Choose Us?

  • Shape the future of immunology care— Join Specialty Care, whereyou'llwork withcutting-edgetherapies that are transforming patient lives and advancing scientific understanding in critical therapeutic areas

  • Accelerate your career growth— Benefit from comprehensive MSL certification programs, therapy areaexpertisedevelopment, and clear pathways for Progression within our global Medical Affairs organization

  • Make a meaningful impact— Your insights and scientific partnerships will directly influence treatment decisions, clinical research priorities, andultimately improveoutcomes for patients with serious immunological conditions

  • Enjoy flexibility and autonomy— Work in a field-based role with the freedom to manage your own territory, build your professional network, and engage with leading healthcare professionals across the UK

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.

If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at diversity.recruitmentUKIE@sanofi.com. We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.

Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.

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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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