Medical Director Oncology

Job description

Reference Number: R2873008 Position Title: Medical Director Oncology Department: Medical Specialty Care Canada Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid) 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. 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.​ The Medical Director, Oncology is a senior medical leader within the Sanofi Specialty Care Canada Medical Affairs team. This role is the primary Canadian medical expert and scientific voice for oncology, responsible for defining and executing the medical affairs strategy that supports both the current approved and future products. This individual will exercise strategic influence and scientific leadership across the organization. A key dimension of this role is a dotted-line relationship with the Field Medical Force (Medical Science Liaisons, Oncology), providing medical direction, scientific training, and ongoing support to ensure consistent, high-quality medical engagement with oncologists, hematologists, and other healthcare professionals across Canada. This is a unique opportunity for a scientifically rigorous, strategically minded, and patient-focused medical professional to shape the future of oncology in Canada.​ Main Responsibilities: A. Medical Strategy & Leadership Define and lead the Canadian medical affairs strategy for oncology, aligned with global and regional priorities Develop and execute the Medical Affairs Plan (MAP) for oncology, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and patient access objectives Serve as the Canadian medical expert and scientific voice for oncology across all internal and external forums Contribute to lifecycle management strategies, clinical trial planning, and launch/expansion readiness activities Provide medical input into brand planning, market access strategies, and reimbursement submissions (CDA, INESSS, provincial payers) B. Field Medical Force Leadership & Support (Dotted-Line Relationship) Provide strategic medical direction and scientific oversight to the Field Medical Force (MSLs) covering oncology across Canada Develop and deliver comprehensive medical training programs to ensure field teams maintain current, accurate, and compliant scientific knowledge in oncology Support field teams in developing high-quality medical content, educational materials, and scientific discussion guides Collaborate with field leadership on territory planning, account strategy, and KOL engagement priorities Ensure consistency and quality of medical messaging across all field interactions with healthcare professionals Provide ad-hoc medical support and guidance to field teams on complex clinical questions, challenging accounts, or emerging scientific data C. Scientific Engagement & External Stakeholder Management Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), medical oncologists, hematologists, and other healthcare professionals across Canada Lead and support advisory boards, scientific symposia, and medical education initiatives focused in oncology Represent Sanofi at national and international oncology congresses (ASCO, ASH, ESMO, and others) Engage with Health Canada, CDA, INESSS, and provincial payer bodies on scientific and medical matters related to oncology Partner with patient advocacy organizations to ensure the patient voice is central to medical strategy and program design Support clinical trial recruitment and patient engagement initiatives across Canada D. Evidence Generation & Data Dissemination Oversee the design and execution of local evidence generation activities, including investigator-initiated trials (IITs), registries, real-world evidence (RWE) studies, and patient-reported outcomes (PRO) research Support Canadian participation in global registries and natural history studies Ensure timely and compliant dissemination of clinical and scientific data through publications, congress presentations, and medical communications Review and approve medical content (publications, slide decks, medical information responses, patient materials) for scientific accuracy, balance, and compliance Contribute to the development of health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) to support market access and reimbursement submissions undefined E. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Patient Safety, and Patient Advocacy teams to ensure integrated, patient-focused strategies in oncology Collaborate with global and regional Medical Affairs teams to align on priorities, share Canadian insights, and contribute to global medical strategy Provide medical and scientific guidance to support reimbursement submissions, health technology assessments (HTAs), and patient access programs Work with Oncology Patient Services teams to optimize patient support and access pathways for oncology patients Support competitive intelligence and market analysis activities to inform medical and commercial strategy F. Compliance & Governance Ensure all medical activities comply with Sanofi's internal policies, Health Canada regulations, Innovative Medicines Canada Code of Ethical Practices, and all applicable laws and standards Champion a culture of ethics, integrity, patient safety, and transparency in all medical engagements Ensure adherence to pharmacovigilance requirements and timely reporting of adverse events Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and evolving guidelines in oncology and hematology About you Required qualifications: MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced scientific/medical degree Minimum 5-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry with at least 7 years in medical affairs, medical education, or related fields Demonstrated experience in oncology, particularly in hematologic malignancies or multiple myeloma Proven people management experience with a track record of building, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams Deep understanding of the Canadian oncology landscape, including Health Canada regulations, HTA processes (CDA, INESSS), provincial reimbursement pathways, and patient access challenges Strong scientific acumen with the ability to translate oncology data into clear, actionable medical strategies Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to connect meaningfully with diverse audiences — including specialists, patient advocates, payers, and regulators Proven experience working with external partners from a distribution model Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset given the Canadian market context Preferred qualifications: Experience with CD38-targeting therapies or other monoclonal antibodies in oncology Knowledge of the multiple myeloma treatment landscape, including standard-of-care combinations Experience with clinical trial design and execution in oncology Understanding of real-world evidence generation and health economic outcomes research in oncology Experience working with or supporting field medical teams and contributing to their scientific development Familiarity with CDA and INESSS submission processes and health technology assessment frameworks Key competencies and skills: Matrix Leadership and Influence: Exceptional ability to lead, influence, and drive results without direct authority — navigating complex organizational structures to achieve objectives through persuasion, credibility, and strategic relationship