Global Head of Field Medical Excellence

Job Title: Global Head of Field Medical Excellence

About the Job

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Field Medical teams—our Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and Regional Medical Advisors, serve as the scientific bridge between Sanofi and the healthcare community, delivering credible, evidence-based education, and generating insights that help advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. 

As the senior enterprise leader for global Field Medical capability, performance optimization, and innovation, the Global Head of Field Medical Excellence is accountable for transforming how we engage with healthcare providers and scientific communities. Working in close alignment with the Medical GBU priorities and strategies, this senior leadership role defines world-class standards, modernizes engagement models, and enables Field Medical teams to operate as strategic scientific leaders who deliver measurable impact, globally. 

Partnering with and serving to support the Global and Country Medical GBUs, R&D, and cross-functional teams, this leader drives the medical organization's evolution to insight-driven, omnichannel medical engagement that is focused on impact, future-ready and best-in-industry. 

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.
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Main Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Field Medical Vision 

• Define and execute the global Field Medical Excellence strategy aligned with Medical GBU enterprise priorities 

• Direct and oversee enterprise-wide investment in Field Medical capability development and digital transformation working collaboratively with cross-functional partners 

• Shape the evolution of MSL roles toward scientific consultancy, health system partnership, and real-world insights leadership 

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that modernize field-based scientific engagement across all therapeutic areas and regions 

• Serve as executive sponsor for Field Medical governance forums and represent Field Excellence in enterprise transformation programs 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Global-to-Local Integration 

• Build strong partnerships with global, regional and country medical leaders to leverage country best practices and ensure global frameworks are locally relevant and adopted 

• Build strong partnerships with GBU medical leaders to ensure Field Medical Excellence initiatives advance therapeutic area strategies and priorities 

• Create mechanisms for two-way knowledge exchange, identifying and scaling successful local innovations to the global level while ensuring global strategies are effectively adapted to meet local market needs 

• Partner with peer leaders across Scientific Communications, Evidence Generation, Innovation, R&D, Commercial and GTMC to ensure seamless integration of Field Medical into enterprise initiatives 

• Embed Field Medical expertise into cross-functional programs including IEGP development, launch readiness, lifecycle management, customer experience, and therapy area planning 

• Establish governance models that balance global standards with regional flexibility and therapeutic area-specific needs 

Capability Development & Organizational Excellence  

• Design and implement global Field Medical competency models, learning pathways, certification frameworks, and onboarding standards, working in partnership with Medical Learning Institute (MLI) 

• Build leadership pipelines and succession strategies for critical medical field roles across all regions 

• Advance organizational capabilities in scientific exchange, cross-functional collaboration, policy awareness, and health systems engagement 

• Partner with Talent & Learning teams to create best-in-industry development programs 

 Insight Generation & Strategic Intelligence  

• Define global standards, platforms, and governance for scientific insight capture, analysis, and dissemination 

• Create closed-loop systems that demonstrate how field insights drive enterprise decisions, lifecycle planning, and evidence strategies 

• Partner with Medical GBUs, Evidence Generation, R&D, and Commercial to translate insights into strategic action 

• Establish Field Medical as a critical source of competitive intelligence and market understanding 

• Drive adoption of advanced analytics and AI to enhance insight quality and speed-to-action in partnership with Digital teams  

Digital Transformation & Innovation  

• Partner with Medical Innovation team and Digital to pilot emerging technologies in field settings 

• Lead transformation toward AI-enabled engagement models that enhance reach and impact 

• Implement next-generation digital tools (CRM, analytics, predictive engagement planning) to optimize field effectiveness 

• Build digital fluency across Field Medical organization to ensure future readiness 

Performance Management & Governance 

• Develop and oversee global KPIs that measure field value, quality, insight contribution, and scientific impact 

• Establish governance frameworks and operational standards to ensure consistency, compliance, and quality across regions 

• Collaborate with GTMC to build real-time visibility dashboards and predictive performance models 

• Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, best practice sharing, and performance analytics 

• Ensure Field Medical activities comply with all regulatory, ethical, and compliance requirements 

Team & Stakeholder Leadership 

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global team of Field Medical Excellence leaders and specialists 

• Foster a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, and continuous learning across the Field Medical organization, in partnership with the GBUs 

• Act as change agent, inspiring global and regional teams to embrace new ways of working 

Travel Requirements:

• This global role requires approximately 50% travel 

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of leadership experience in Medical Affairs, with significant experience in Field Medical Leadership and Medical Excellence roles 

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent preferred) 

• Proven track record transforming MSL organizations or leading global field capability frameworks at scale 

• Experience implementing digital tools, AI-enabled solutions, and omnichannel engagement in medical functions 

• Demonstrated business acumen with experience in strategic investment decisions and resource optimization 

• Strong experience working in global matrix environments with regional and country medical organizations. 

Leadership & Skills

• Visionary mindset with ability to anticipate medical engagement trends and translate complex strategies for diverse stakeholders 

• Deep scientific credibility with track record of engaging senior healthcare stakeholders and thought leaders 

• Excellence in stakeholder influence, strategic storytelling, and change leadership across matrix organizations 

• Strong understanding of how emerging technologies enhance field effectiveness and scientific impact 

Executive Competencies

• Enterprise Perspective: Balances regional needs with global standards and enterprise-wide priorities 

• Executive Presence: Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence at Board and C-suite level 

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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