Genzyme Corporation Posted August 12, 2026

Global Scientific Communications Lead- Rare Diseases

Cambridge, United States Full time
Medical Affairs Rare Disease

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About this opportunity

Job title: Global Scientific Communications Lead Rare Diseases (Systemic Mastocytosis)

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

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.​

The Global Scientific Communications Lead Rare Diseases (Systemic Mastocytosis) oversees the development and execution of the strategic publication, scientific communication plan, medical education and training for two products in Systemic Mastocytosis.

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission, where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

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.

Main Responsibilities:

The Associate Director, will work closely with external thought leaders and internal stakeholders on development,  biostats, medical, R&D and other teams by leading:

Strategic publication planning and execution, including the development of abstract submissions to medical and scientific congresses, posters, and platform presentations, manuscripts, and journal publication enhancements.

Scientific communications strategic planning and resource development, including scientific platforms, lexicons, and FAQs/backgrounders, while supporting content development for a training.

Medical education planning, including content development for live education programs and congress symposia, online education, multichannel HCP education, field medical tools, slide decks, medical booth resources and assets for omnichannel engagement.

This role reports to the Director of Global Scientific Communications Rare Diseases in Global Medical Affairs at Sanofi.

Collaboration with external authors and academic experts is essential to drive execution of high quality and relevant publications and medical education materials to address educational and data gaps and inform decision making.

In addition to investigators/authors, a key element of this role involves managing scientific agencies and requires working closely with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders, particularly from Research and Clinical Development, to drive the data generation strategy and integration of scientific, clinical, and business priorities.

The Global Associate Director will have experience and a proven track record of success in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong background in scientific research, publication planning, medical communications, and medical affairs activities.

Qualifications and Skills

Advance degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD or MS) with 2+ years of relevant medical affairs experience.

A minimum of 2+ years pharma/biotech industry global

Experience working in a matric organization and across team is preferred.

Ability to interpret and critique scientific and medical data with respect to scientific and business implications are essential.

Experience and demonstrated skill in the analysis, communication, and presentation of complex scientific and medical data.

Track record of successfully developing peer-reviewed publications is required.

Exemplary customer facing skills, and ability to collaborate with external Key Opinion Leaders on data dissemination strategies in a credible, responsive and customer focused manner is a necessity.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal; comfortable and experienced in making presentations.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.

Experience collaborating with and supporting international medical scientific teams.

Knowledge of industry guidelines pertaining to data dissemination (e.g., CONSORT, ICMJE, GPPs) and interactions with health care providers (e.g., PhRMA Code, AdvaMed guidelines).

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.

Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.

Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse 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.

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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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com !

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:

$148,500.00 - $214,500.00

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 .

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Rare Disease
Location
Cambridge, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 924 comparable Medical Affairs roles across 130 biopharma companies.

924Comparable roles tracked
799Currently active
130Companies hiring similar roles
58Countries represented

Salary context

174 of 924 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $148,500/yr – $214,500/yr
Lowest disclosed · Clinical Coordinator · Pfizer $79,400/yr – $132,400/yr
Peer group range $105,900 – $458,800 (median $232,750)

Where these roles are based

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United States378
China's Mainland69
Japan61
China57
India50
Germany40

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Seniority mix

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Director148
Manager125
Senior97
Associate55
Associate Director39
Senior Director20
Executive/VP11
Principal5
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc2

Therapeutic area mix

325 of 924 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology114
Immunology52
Neuroscience35
Cardiovascular / CVRM34
Respiratory21
Vaccines & Infectious Disease21
Rare Disease20
Dermatology & Aesthetics20
Ophthalmology4
Gastroenterology4

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