Associate Medical Advisor - VIE Contract in Reading

As Associate Medical Advisor VIE within our Medical team, you will report to the UK&IE Medical Head for aT1D. This role provides an exciting opportunity to support medical activities, stakeholder engagement, and scientific communications within the UK aT1D team. The position offers exposure to cutting‑edge developments in autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes while developing expertise in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of medical strategy in alignment with global and local objectives.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of scientific presentations and medical education materials.
• Contribute to advisory board planning and execution.
• Support medical information activities and scientific response development.
• Support initiatives focused on early detection and screening of aT1D, including awareness campaigns and educational programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to improve early diagnosis rates in the UK, helping to reduce complications such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) at diagnosis.
• Collaborate with patient organisations and healthcare professionals to raise awareness about early detection and stages of T1D development.
• Stay current with latest research in early detection methodologies, biomarkers, and screening approaches.
• Support data collection and analysis related to early detection programs and their impact.
• Help develop educational materials for healthcare professionals about recognising early symptoms and risk factors.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals.
• Support engagement with patient advocacy groups and professional organisations.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and/or healthcare environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Experience in scientific writing or medical communications would be desirable.
• Knowledge of diabetes or autoimmune conditions would be desirable.
• Previous exposure to medical affairs or clinical research would be desirable.

Soft and Technical Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application.
• Ability to interpret and communicate scientific data.
• Project management skills.
• Self‑motivated and proactive approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Adaptable and eager to learn.
• Patient‑centric mindset.
• Demonstrates Sanofi's values: Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold and Lead Together.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific subject (life sciences, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, biochemistry, physiology, or related scientific disciplines) OR equivalent education.
• A higher degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant scientific field would be a plus.

Languages:

• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Please note that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non‑French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered.

We are 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.

Join a team that is not just transforming treatment - but asking what’s next, and making it real.