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Where bold ideas and groundbreaking science shape
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Medical - Senior Medical Manager - Shanghai

Shanghai, China
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At a glance

With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.

Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for the medical and scientific activities of assigned product(s) or tasks with a focus on unmet medical need assessment, value proposition of Sanofi products, and the development and execution of medical strategy and plan to provide medical support to new and existing products in accordance with the Management's priorities and requirements, and in strict adherence to the Company's corporate policies, guidelines and requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Provide up to date disease and product knowledge to internal and external customers for assigned product(s).

- Support the development and execution of medical plans to optimize product value. Actively participate in cross-functional collaboration – including medical excellence, pharmacovigillance, regulatory, clinical operations, R&D, marketing, sales and government affairs – to support integrated plans across these functions

- Provide scientific input to post-marketing clinical programs (Phase IV, registries) for assigned product(s). Ensure data are scientifically valid and support the strategies, and are communicated effectively to relevant customers (reports, publications, presentation to congresses, or company sponsored events). Provide scientific support to the management of investigator sponsored studies in strict adherence to the Group’s policies and guidelines.

- Provide scientific input to other key medical activities for the assigned product(s) or tasks, including medical information service, epidemiology/health economics/outcome research, medical education, medical publication, pharmacovigillance etc. to support optimal execution of the medical plan.

- Closely work with regulatory and R&D to provide scientific input on unmet medical need assessment and product value proposition to ensure an optimal local registration strategy for new product and/or new indication.

- Develop and maintain permanent relations with a network of opinion leaders and experts for the assigned product(s) in order to maintain and reinforce the scientific position of the Group

- Provide medical and scientific support to the Company’s marketing and sales activities, including input in marketing strategy from medical point of view, round tables, symposia and medical education activities, liaison with opinion leaders, scientific communications, sales training, and medical input in promotional materials and validation of their scientific integrity and compliance to the Group’s procedures.

- Ensure appropriate scientific and medical compliance, governance and risk management within the framework of optimised patient centred risk/benefit in the responsible product(s) or tasks.

JOB-HOLDER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Master in clinical medicine or above

Experience & knowledge:

5+ year clinical practice, preferably specialized in the relevant field Experience in medical affairs or clinical research function in pharmaceutical industry is desirable

Core competencies:

Medical and scientific knowledge Methodology of clinical research, good clinical practice Influencing, communication Planning and Organising Fluent English speaking and writing Quality Orientation Building Partnership Initiative and leadership Business Acumen

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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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Why work with us

  • Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.

  • Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.

  • Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.

  • Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.

Who ignites your potential?

For Sam, it was her mom—teaching her to listen, push boundaries, and put patients first. At Sanofi, we know your inspiration drives your impact. Bring your passion, and together, we’ll chase the miracles of science.

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"Each disease, each country, each person brings opportunities that challenge us to push the boundaries, to think of better ways to look at healthcare and pioneer new possibilities."

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Executive Vice President, General Medicines

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