Medical Science jobs in Gauteng

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

Our Team:

MSLs are the extension of the medical function in the field. They build and develop enduring ‘win-win' relationships with healthcare professionals and institutions, creating constructive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to disseminate scientific information and generate insights. MSLs provide field or hybrid medical support that is aligned and integrated to the overall medical strategy within the BU.

Key deliverables:

• HCP/KOL engagement plans

• Customer engagement reports (entries in CRM)

• Insights

Interdependencies:

• Office-based medical (medical manager and medical head), RWE, HEVA, Pharmacovigilance, CSU, MedInfo (GMI)

• Commercial operations, Market Access, Public Affairs

• External customers (Scientific External Experts, medical societies, Health Authorities, patient organizations, etc.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Engages proactively and reactively with healthcare professionals and institutions

• Engages external stakeholders on medical and scientific information exchange for the therapeutic area during one-to-one interactions and group settings

• Organises and engages KOLs & HCPs during local group scientific meetings (hospital staff meetings, webinars, etc) according to the Stakeholder Engagement plan, aligned with Country Medical plan

• Develops and maintains trusted partnerships, through scientific engagement and exchange, with healthcare professionals and institutions in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment

• Communicates the clinical value of the TA products to population-health/formulary decision makers (outcomes Liaisons, as applicable)

• Provides high-quality, accurate, balanced and directed information to key customers and stakeholders in response to unsolicited requests for information, supports investigators in IIR submissions, management of local advisory boards

• Develops and executes the individual stakeholder engagement plans, aligned with the Medical Plan

• Generates high-value, actionable insights and proposes solutions

• Collaborates effectively with relevant internal stakeholders while maintaining full compliance with company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements

• Contributes to evidence-generation activities, supporting both internal evidence-generation projects and IISsAbout you

About you

Education/Experience/Certification:

• MD, Pharmacy or post graduate level science degree (required)

Experience:

• Vaccines Experience is highly preferred

• MSL experience is an advantage

• Stakeholders’ strategy and planning

• Stakeholder engagement

Technical skills:

• Impactful scientific exchange

• Vaccines knowledge

• Use of CRM tools

• Effective in using multiple channels and formats for scientific engagements to maximize stakeholders satisfaction and impact

Languages:

• Intermediate level in spoken and written business English (required)

Soft skills:

• Strategic thinking

• Business acumen

• Interpersonal relationship

• Transversal collaboration

• Learning agility

Take the Lead Values

• Aim Higher: Focus on what matters, set high standards and move with urgency, learning from setbacks as we go to achieve higher performance.

• Act for Patients: Never compromise on integrity, eliminate barriers and partner with others to go faster and further for patients.

• Be Bold: Take thoughtful risks, seize opportunities and think beyond what's possible to accelerate our science and drive compelling growth.

• Lead Together: Build trust and collaborate openly on our shared goals, celebrate collective wins and foster a sense of belonging.

Why Choose Us?”

• Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

• Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.

• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.

• Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continents.

• Make the impossible possible for millions by contributing to breakthrough moments like the world’s first RSV toddler vaccine.

• Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.

• Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation.

• Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.

• Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art digital and AI-powered manufacturing facilities, where you can be part of industry-leading advancements.

• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.