Vaccines
Where
extraordinary minds
help protect half a billion people
Medical Advisor Vaccines
Who we are
Every day, 2.5 million Sanofi vaccine doses reach patients worldwide - powered by bold ideas, cutting-edge science, and passionate people like you. Across every stage — from discovery to delivery — Sanofians are shaping the future of vaccines. In global R&D hubs, exceptional offices, and state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, we’re reimagining what’s possible. But science alone isn’t enough — it’s the extraordinary minds behind it that truly make the difference.
About the job
Drive meaningful public health outcomes by leading vaccine strategy and scientific excellence in infectious disease prevention. You'll bridge cutting-edge science with strategic medical initiatives, directly contributing to protecting millions of lives worldwide through innovative vaccine solutions. As a therapeutic area leader, you'll champion insight-driven development and lifecycle management of vaccine products, ensuring scientific rigor and strategic alignment across the portfolio. Ready to get started?
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:
- Lead Scientific Strategy: Champion clinical development and lifecycle management of vaccine products, with deep expertise in influenza and working knowledge of RSV and pertussis
- Generate Evidence: Create and execute clinical trial and real-world evidence concepts that advance scientific understanding and publication planning
- Build External Partnerships: Engage key opinion leaders and healthcare stakeholders to foster scientific exchange, develop advocacy networks, and establish Sanofi as a trusted scientific partner
- Drive Collaboration: Partner across medical, commercial, and clinical teams to enhance project delivery with a unified "one-respiratory" approach
- Represent Sanofi: Present at scientific meetings and develop content for congresses and educational platforms
- Lead Publication Planning: Develop comprehensive publication strategies and coordinate continuing medical education activities that advance scientific knowledge
- Support Field Engagement: Maintain a field-focused outlook ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and scientific communication
- Demonstrate Leadership: Apply analytical rigor and ethical influence to drive regional and global medical strategy aligned with our values: Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold, Lead Together
About you
- Advanced degree in life sciences (Ph.D, PharmD, or M.D. preferred)
- 3+ years pharmaceutical industry experience in medical or related function
- Strong understanding of medical/scientific concepts and ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences
- Excellent English communication and presentation skills
- Project management experience and MS Office proficiency
- Demonstrated ability to develop educational materials and training content
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Preferred:
- Infectious disease knowledge, vaccines experience a plus
- Proven ability to create educational materials and work collaboratively
- Innovative mindset and willingness to travel
Why This Role Matters?
Join our mission to protect people from infectious diseases and transform preventative healthcare. You'll have the platform to influence vaccine development strategy while working alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to making a lasting impact on global public health. This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge scientific expertise with strategic medical communications at the forefront of vaccine innovation.
nullPursue 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
- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
What does it take to protect the world from disease?
For over a century, we’ve been pioneering breakthroughs that help protect millions from diseases like polio, influenza, RSV, and more. And we’re not stopping there.
Powered by groundbreaking technologies - mRNA platforms, recombinant proteins, and AI-driven insights - we’re pushing the boundaries of science.
"I’m immensely proud of the pace of our innovation – the urgency by which our teams are working to transform the practice of medicine."
Thomas Triomphe
Executive Vice President, Vaccines
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About Sanofi Vaccines
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