Greater Gulf Medical Head, General Medicines

· **Location**: Riyad* Lead in the region medical strategy, planning and resourcing for successful launch of transformative therapies in autoimmune T1D and Transplant areas* Build scientific ecosystem in Greater Gulf embracing transformative therapies in aT1D and Transplant areas leveraging partnerships with relevant scientific and institutional stakeholders (key opinion leaders, external experts, health technology assessment bodies and health regulatory authorities). Maintain and reinforce the strategic & scientific position of Sanofi in the healthcare ecosystem* Provide strategic leadership for the medical function in Greater Gulf and partner with the business to co-create the coherent strategic action plan, ensuring scientific rigor and patient outcomes* Leverage Real World data and deploy Artificial Intelligence and digital enablers to generate evidence and insights, build a foundation for a data driven decision making to improve medical affairs decisions and operational efficiency, aiming to improve patient outcomes* Ensure optimal life cycle management for growth products and legacy portfolio in partnership with relevant functional counterparts* Develop a compelling vision for Medical Affairs in Greater Gulf in accordance with company “Glocal model” principles, aligned with global medical strategy and business objectives.* Lead optimization and execution of Greater Gulf medical plans that maximize product value. Proactively enable and drive cross-functional partnerships across medical and non-medical functions – commercial, market access, public affairs, regulatory, safety, clinical operations, R&D – to ensure building of integrated plans - including data generation - across all functions, (reports, publications, presentations to health authorities, presentations to scientific congresses, or company sponsored events)* Lead transformations and develop high performing teams & talent pipeline. Develop agile ways of working, with a ‘customer first’ mindset, foster strong collaboration with a global Go To Market Capabilities organization* Manage proactively the country medical budget. Identify synergies, propose the appropriate resource allocation for medical initiatives at General Medicines and cross-BU level* Minimum of 10 years of job-related experience* Strong track record in developing and executing a medical strategy and leading a sizable medical affairs function* Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining a KOL network, ideally in Greater Gulf* Product launch experience* Experience in working across and building effective partnerships among R&D, Commercial, Medical, Safety, and Regulatory* Strong understanding of the healthcare landscape* Experience in deploying digital enablers in Medical Affairs* Significant leadership experience, people management and proven ability to partner with and impact key stakeholders* Innovative thinking* Collaborative & open-minded* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills* Transformative leadership: Ability to create and articulate a vision for the medical organization and embark teams in that evolutive journey* Strategic and innovative thinking; ease to move from activity to impact* Ability to take calculated risks and feel comfortable with making bold decisions* High energy, motivated, driven, with the ability to think and contribute beyond functional expertise. Entrepreneurial spirit* Strong business savvy* Customer & patient orientation* High standards of integrity#J-18808-Ljbffr