Reference No. R2776274

Position Title: Medical Education Manager, Gastroenterology-Rhinology

Department: Medical Immunology Canada

Location: Toronto, Ontario

About the Job

The Medical Education Manager, Gastroenterology/Rhinology, under the management of the Medical Lead, will partner with their medical and commercial partners to develop the national education strategy for Gastroenterology/ Rhinology based on the brand strategic imperatives. They will use insights to develop and implement national and regional Continued Medical Education (CME) and other learning programs (OLAs) that will address learning needs of health care professionals and patients to reduce healthcare gaps that are relevant to the brand strategic priorities.

The Medical Education Manager will design, and lead implementation of, the learning/educational programs and will also support the gastroenterology/rhinology medical team in development of scientific communications tools (including omnichannel/multi-channel and digital scientific engagement) and resources aligned with the medical strategy.

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:

Development and implementation of overall medical education and scientific communications strategy in collaboration with medical/commercial partners

• Aligned with the brand strategy, develop an innovative and strategic education plan including educational/learning objectives that will help reduce healthcare gaps, meet patient /customer needs and support National and/or regional objectives
• Collaborate/partner with various internal/external stakeholders to develop and implement strategic and innovative customer education/learning programs
• Through insights, provide strategic direction for existing and emerging learning activities
• Collaborate with medical and commercial colleagues to ensure appropriate dissemination of learning/educational content via a tailored omnichannel approach
• Work with medical team to create tools and approaches for multi-channel/omnichannel scientific engagements
• Develop interventions using evidence-based adult and organizational learning principles adapted to type of learners, content and setting
• Lead development of educational materials for congresses and medical education programs in collaboration with cross functional stakeholders
• Plan, organize, and execute medical education programs, including regional and national speaker tours, symposia, conferences, online modules and other interventions as needed
• Work with field teams and cross functional partners to ensure optimal field implementation including PSEA framework
• Contribute to initiatives over and above educational initiatives: brand planning, strategic planning for the brands, program design, consultant for all programs containing educational components
• Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) and other stakeholder groups to facilitate education initiatives and programs that support the brand.
• Attend/participate in National/regional and major related therapeutic area conferences as needed

Scientific and Business Acumen

• Keep abreast of scientific literature/clinical data relating to therapeutic area.
• Collaborate with and provide expert-level CME/learning program consultation and support to internal and external stakeholders
• Validate fair market value for any payment for external stakeholders
• Manage Third Party Agencies efficiently: set clear expectations, timelines, optimal quote, close follow-up, ensure corporate presence and ownership of project, debriefing on project, and tight budget management.
• Monitor environment for new trends, opportunities, and competitor strategies, evolving business and educational needs, incorporate these findings into the development of education strategies and programs, and provide ongoing communication of these relevant findings to Brand Teams, and Field teams
• Continually engage in self-development of education expertise, accreditation and performance measurement, while adhering to ethical healthcare educational standards/guidelines such as IMC CMA, CFPC, FMOQ, Royal College, ACME, internal compliance
• Ensure appropriate accreditation and/or endorsement of selected programs
• Ensure learning and educational programs are aligned with IMC and internal compliance requirements
• Stay attuned to new industry trend and advancing technologies related to Education and Learning Programs
• Manage the medical education budget to generate maximal impact: expenses, accruals, phasing, potential variances, and recommended actions

About You

Education

• MSc (PhD, PharmD, MD an asset)

Experience

• 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience
• Strong knowledge of immunology therapeutic area (experience in gastroenterology/rhinology/allergy an asset)
• Project management experience
• Demonstrated experience in building relationship with thought leaders, pharmacists, nurses, and patient support groups.

Specific skills and/or competencies

• Expertise in educational design, adult learning, education best practice, and outcomes assessment
• Knowledge of compliance
• Results oriented
• Strategic agility
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Scientific and business acumen
• Ability to critically appraise scientific data
• Facilitation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Travel

• Approximately 10-15% of the time with occasional weekend travel

Languages

• Written and spoken English and French a definite asset

Computer Knowledge

• Microsoft Outlook: Electronic mail; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint

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

The opportunity is an ADDITTION

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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