US Medical Director - Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Job Title: US Medical Director - Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ

About the Job

Sanofi focuses on developing specialty treatments for debilitating diseases that are often difficult to diagnose and treat, providing hope to patients and their families. Learn more at

This leadership position reports to the Head of North America Neurology Medical, offering an opportunity to work in a patient-centric, high-performance culture. The role combines support for Sanofi's MS portfolio with primary responsibility for medical leadership of Riliprubart and other neurology pipeline assets in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases.

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead US Neurology Medical activities related to Riliprubart and other pipeline assets addressing unmet needs in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases

• Develop and execute the annual US Medical Brand Plan aligned with critical success factors

• Identify unmet medical needs in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases addressable by Sanofi assets

Thought Leader Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with current and future experts in MS, neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases across US academic and clinical medicine

• Develop and implement KOL management plans with the cross-functional team

• Gather expert insights to influence Clinical Development and Life Cycle Planning strategies

Product Strategy & Support

• Collaborate with the cross-functional team to define and refine branded product strategy

• Work with Clinical, Global Medical/Scientific Communications, Pharmacovigilance, and Statistics teams on post-hoc analyses and benefit/risk profile refinement

• Support communication strategies for company-generated data in collaboration with Global Medical Scientific Communications

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide medical support, education, and guidance to Commercial, Marketing, Sales, and Market Access teams

• Liaise with Global and US Neurology Medical Directors to ensure alignment across the organization

• Participate in Medical Affairs, Clinical Sciences & Operations, and cross-functional teams and committees

About You

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• MD, PhD, NP, or PharmD required

• 2+ years relevant experience in biologics/pharmaceutical industry OR relevant clinical experience.

• Expertise in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases, multiple sclerosis, and/or neurology preferred

• Experience in both clinical development and patient care preferred

Professional Skills

• Outstanding scientific acumen

• Strong leadership and analytical skills with ability to deliver on project objectives

• Proven ability to lead and influence teams without direct authority

• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills

• Self-directed with ability to work independently with minimal direction

• Collaborative and transparent leadership capabilities

• Creative and innovative thinking

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.

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.