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Associate Scientific Advisor - VIE Contract

South Melbourne, Australia
Macquarie Park, Australia
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Associate Scientific Advisor - VIE Contract

  • Location: Australia, New South Wales Macquarie Park
  • Target start date: 01/05/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Associate Scientific AdvisorVIE within our Vaccines team, you’ll conduct scientific exchanges with KOLs and DOLs in Sanofi priority therapeutic areas and be responsible to develop medical materials for symposia, educational presentations, and post-event reporting. Additionally, you will create internal training materials to upskill commercial teams and support the project management of advisory boards and medical congress activities. Please know that this position includes travel within Australia to work conferences only few times a year.

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

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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:

  • Assist/support the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) medical team in development of content for congresses and other educational platforms.
  • Prepare and present scientific data.
  • Set up & foster co-operations with external medical experts, network activities.
  • Develop strong, trusted relationships with involved Key Opinion Leaders and ensure effective communication on briefings, timelines and Sanofi processes on a per-project basis.
  • To ensure a high level of compliance in Sanofi activities, speak up in the event of any queries or concerns and to proactively consider ways of improving our processes.
  • Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of RSV, nirsevimab and the competition.
  • To work closely with the cross-functional therapy area team (medical, marketing, sales and support functions) and support the planning and execution of the country brand plans.
  • To create materials based on the needs of our external stakeholders in line with the medical strategy and the MA Code of Conduct.

About you

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in medical function within pharma industry.
  • Project management experience would be preferred.
  • Previous experience working with digital platforms woud be highly preferred (f.e. AI tools, social media etc).

Soft and technical skills:

  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex scientific information for diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in creating educational and training materials.
  • Very good team spirit and able to work collaboratively, innovative mindset.
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite.
  • Knowledge of infectious disease, vaccines or similar is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of medical and scientific concepts in relevant therapeutic areas.

Education:

  • Master’s Degree in life sciences or related field (Ph.D., PharmD, or M.D. preferred).

Languages:

  • Strong verbal and written skills in English.

Why choose us?

  • Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
  • Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
  • Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.
  • Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.
  • Make the impossible possible for millions by contributing to breakthrough moments like the world’s first RSV toddler vaccine.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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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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