Medical Strategic Account Director, West (MO, KS, LA, OK, AR), Rare Disease

Job Title: Medical Strategic Account Director — West (MO, KS, LA, OK, AR) Location: Kansas City, MO / New Orleans, LA / St. Louis, MO Main Responsibilities Develop and co‑create tailored solutions with a deep understanding of cross‑rare customers’ needs across five therapeutic areas and seven brands. Co‑create cross‑portfolio account plans with the Commercial Strategic Account Director for key accounts within the designated geography. Develop and broaden a network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) for peer‑to‑peer engagement within targeted accounts. Identify suitable clinical trial and registry sites and provide comprehensive support throughout the trial process. Assist in designing and developing health economics and outcomes research to demonstrate care gaps. Provide education on disease state and treatment outcomes to payers across the portfolio and gather payer insights. Gain deep insights into the medical needs and priorities of accounts for cross‑rare patients, co‑leading Sanofi’s account planning and orchestrating medical engagement. Establish and cultivate scientific partnerships within the rare community to foster collaboration and enhance medical support efforts. Enhance medical awareness among healthcare providers about significant medical discoveries and practice trends in Sanofi’s Rare Disease portfolio and pipeline. Facilitate constructive dialogue among HCPs about rare diseases to promote knowledge exchange and best practices in patient care. Manage, coach, and develop Regional Medical Associate Directors/MSLs. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate medical insights into commercial strategies and patient support programs in a manner that complies with Sanofi policies and regulations. Stay updated on emerging scientific and technological advances (e.g., digital diagnosis) and regulatory requirements in LSDs and AATD to inform strategic decision‑making. Develop relationships with State NBS labs and state Departments of Health. Cultivate a culture of scientific excellence and uphold ethical standards among teams, fostering continuous learning and professional growth. Travel up to 75% of the time to customers, external meetings, trainings, and internal meetings. Qualifications Advanced degree in a scientific or clinical discipline (MD, PhD, PharmD, NP/PA). Minimum 3years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison or a Therapeutic Area capacity. Proven experience in a medical field role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry focused on rare diseases or specialized therapeutic areas. Experience coordinating and supporting clinical trials, research initiatives and other medical/scientific projects. Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams (commercial, medical, regulatory) to achieve shared goals. Robust network development abilities – track record of establishing connections, referrals, and infrastructure for key accounts. Previous experience as an MSL. Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and executive presence. Digital literacy and digital‑first mindset. Willingness to travel as needed. Learning agility aligned with expanding product portfolio. Benefits Competitive salary range: $206,250.00–$297,916.66 (commensurate with experience). Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including high‑quality healthcare and prevention programs. At least 14 weeks of gender‑neutral parental leave. Rewards package that recognizes contribution and amplifies impact. Equal Employment Opportunity Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are equal‑opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanofi