**JOB PURPOSE:** The **Medical Head-New Products** will lead the medical strategy and execution for the pre-launch phase of new vaccines/prophylactic products. This role focuses on building a strong scientific/data foundation, driving stakeholder engagement, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure a successful launch in the region. The ideal candidate will bring a **Pharma 2.0 mindset** , combining innovation, agility, and collaboration to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:** **1. Medical Strategy** • Develop and execute the medical strategy for the vaccine’s pre-launch activities in Greater China, particularly data generation. • Align local plans with global strategies while addressing local market needs. **2. Stakeholder Engagement** • Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), medical societies, and public health stakeholders. • Organize advisory boards and scientific discussions to generate insights and advocacy. **3. Clinical and Scientific Support** • Provide medical expertise for regulatory and other submissions. • Drive/support disease burden/real-world evidence generation and Phase IV studies, if applicable. **4. Medical Training and Communication** • Deliver training and scientific materials to internal teams and external stakeholders. • Ensure close collaboration & alignment with cross functions in Greater China and with global medical function/other counterparts. **JOB-HOLDER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:** **Needed experience, qualifications and competencies** + **Education** + MD or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., infectious diseases, immunology) + **Experience** + 8+ years in medical affairs or related roles in the pharmaceutical/vaccine industry. + Proven track record in pre-launch strategy and stakeholder engagement in Greater China. + **Functional/technical competencies** + Fluent in English + Good knowledge of study execution, benefit risk management and regulatory affairs + Excellent medical science knowledge of in general including main competitors + Good knowledge of vaccinology + Highly innovative with the ability to drive a complex and changing environment and effectively manage and resolve issues within the TA/field + In-depth knowledge of study methodology, study design, data review and analysis + Excellent knowledge of study publication processes and publications + Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical business + **Behavioral competencies** + Excellent organizational skills, ability to work in teams + Strong in communication, negotiating & presentation skills + Ability to interact successfully with all levels of stakeholders + **Leadership competencies** + Ability to build effective partnerships between internal stakeholders **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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)