US Senior Medical Director, Autoimmune T1D
Listed compensation
$206K - $344K
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Job Description
Job title: US Senior Medical Director Autoimmune T1D Location: Morristown, NJ About the job Join the team transforming how healthcare is delivered for chronic and specialty conditions worldwide.
In General Medicines, you’ll help drive meaningful outcomes in diabetes, transplant, and immunology - with the scale and urgency patients deserve.
Job Summary: The US Senior Medical Director plays an integral role in the development and execution of US medical strategy for relevant products and supports development in new therapeutic areas in line with the US Medical brand strategy.
The US Senior Medical Directors main objectives are: Develop and execute an integrated medical plan, including scientific field medical communications, publications, IME, advisory boards, and data generation and dissemination.
Collaborate effectively across a matrix, building partnerships with key internal stakeholders such as global medical, commercial, regulatory, legal, scientific communications, pharmacovigilance, and public affairs.
Work externally to assist health care professionals to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes through evidence-based decisions.
About You Qualifications
Scientific degree from an accredited college or university (e. g., M.D., PhD, PharmD, MA, MPH, etc.) At least 5 years of professional experience in medical affairs with the pharmaceutical industry. Ability to influence without authority in a highly matrixed environment.
Strategic approach to problem-solving considering all the potential implications of key decisions and messaging. Exceptional oral and written communications skills with strong ability to evaluate and communicate scientific data.
Professional Competencies: Broad based medical expertise to assure rigorous scientific evaluation is conducted and aligned with strategy.
Functional expertise, working knowledge of treatments, product labeling and Federal Regulations pertaining to pharmaceutical, promotion, and industry sponsored scientific and educational activities. Strong literature knowledge within therapeutic area Strong scientific and business acumen.
Experience in working in a matrix environment, which successfully integrates all business unit functions. Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to gain respect and credibility with thought leaders. 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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. #vhd Pursue progress, discover extraordinary Better is out there.
Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $206,250.00 - $343,750.00 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.
We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference.
Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities.
This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the US medical strategy for autoimmune T1D products, including scientific communications, publications, and data generation. Collaborate across a matrix organization to optimize patient care and ensure safe and appropriate product use.
Requirements
Requires a scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, etc.) and at least 5 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical medical affairs. Candidates must possess strong scientific acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $253k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Medical Affairs pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in medical affairs | ranked against 271 Medical Affairs listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $206k–$344k | Medical Affairs median $264k (middle half $208k–$298k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$253k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Medical Affairs listings in New Jersey | 16 active | 271 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 13% offer loan repayment503 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Medical Affairs hiring demand | #6 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 69 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 162 postings, 36 closed |
| New Medical Affairs listings | 95 in the last 30 days | 91 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Medical Affairs pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates US Senior Medical Director, Autoimmune T1D at Sanofi a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Medical Affairs — ranked against 271 active Medical Affairs listings on WeekdayDoc.
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