SPC Global Medical Director - Ophthalmology

Sanofi (US)
Morristown, NJ
Job Title: SPC Global Medical Director - Ophthalmology

Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ

About the Job

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

At Sanofi, our purpose is “Chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.” Specialty Care Medical Affairs strives to be the leader in patient and scientific knowledge to improve clinical care. We achieve this by generating and curating critical evidence and serving as credible partners in scientific exchange. Our team collaborates across commercial, regulatory, R&D, market access, and external affairs to develop and launch first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutic solutions addressing the highest unmet needs.

As Global Medical Director - Ophthalmology , you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the global medical strategy for our ophthalmology portfolio. This position requires strong scientific expertise, strategic leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to advance medical understanding, evidence generation, and external engagement. You will serve as a key medical representative and ensure alignment of medical activities with overall business objectives.

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

  • Serve as the medical representative , providing strategic input and ensuring alignment of ophthalmology medical tactics with overall brand objectives.
  • Participate in cross-functional workstreams to design and implement global medical programs supporting the ophthalmology portfolio.
  • Contribute to the Global Medical Affairs Plan for ophthalmology assets, ensuring alignment with key strategic imperatives and evidence generation priorities.
  • Collaborate with Scientific Communications to develop high-quality materials for external medical engagement and deliver global medical training programs.
  • Lead and execute global medical activities within the Medical Affairs Plan, including advisory boards, expert meetings, and symposia, ensuring compliance and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders (Events, Legal, Compliance, Procurement).
  • Drive evidence generation initiatives (e.g., Investigator-Initiated Studies, Real-World Evidence projects) in line with the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP).
  • Lead strategically assigned projects to advance scientific understanding and clinical application of ophthalmology therapies.
  • Build and maintain strong KOL relationships globally, ensuring their involvement in key medical activities and scientific exchange.
  • Ensure cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Market Access teams; review promotional and non-promotional materials in Veeva/PromoMats.
  • Support data dissemination strategy , including publications, congress planning, and scientific communication in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Contribute to annual and long-term congress strategy , including symposia, abstracts, and scientific sessions.
  • Maintain regular interaction with local medical teams in priority markets to ensure tactical alignment and gather insights through global-local meetings, newsletters, and other communication channels.
  • Provide medical support to R&D, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory functions , including risk management and health authority interactions.

About You

Education & Certification:

  • Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) required; board certification (or eligible) in ophthalmology highly preferred.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of retinal disease expertise, including at least 3 years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in medical affairs or clinical development roles, including early pipeline management, KOL engagement, and scientific communication.
  • Proven track record at country or global level; US market experience strongly preferred.

Technical Expertise:

  • Drug Development & Regulatory: Broad understanding of the drug development process, regulatory requirements, risk management, health authority interactions, and market access considerations.
  • Clinical & Scientific Knowledge: Expertise in retinal clinical science, therapeutic landscape, and evidence generation methodologies, including clinical trials and real-word evidence.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Significant experience working with Research, Clinical Development, Commercial, Health Economic Value & Access teams.
  • Scientific Communication: Demonstrated proficiency in scientific communication, publication planning, and congress strategy, with ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Compliance & Systems: Familiarity with compliance frameworks and promotional/non-promotional material review systems (e.g. Veeva/PromoMats).

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to define and execute global medical strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Influence & Collaboration: Skilled at building consensus across diverse stakeholders and geographies.
  • Decision-Making: Strong judgment in complex, matrixed environments.
  • People Leadership: Experience mentoring and guiding teams or cross-functional groups.
  • Change Agility: Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive innovation in medical affairs.

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 a 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.
  • Be part of a global organization committed to advancing science and improving patient outcomes.
  • Work in a collaborative, innovative environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Contribute to shaping the future of ophthalmology care through cutting-edge therapies and evidence generation.

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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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
Posted 2026-01-12

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