Sanofi is hiring Associate Project Specialist- HEVA opening 2023 for Medical communication or pharma experience candidates, Interested and eligible candidates may check out all the details on the same below
Job Title: Associate Project Specialist-HEVA
Job Location: Hyderabad
Job type: Full time
About the job:
Our Team: Sanofi Global Hub (SGH) is an internal Sanofi resource organization based in India and is setup to centralize processes and activities to support Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines, CHC, CMO, and R&D, Data & Digital functions​. Med Hub strives to be a strategic and functional partner for tactical deliveries to Medical, HEVA, and Commercial organizations​ in Sanofi, Globally.
Main responsibilities for Latest Associate Project Specialist at Sanofi:
The overall purpose and main responsibilities are listed below:
Work closely with HEVA Senior director, business partners, therapy areas leads, eBuy managers, external vendors, and finance colleagues to lead coordination and management of various activities.
Work with TA Leads to conduct monthly/bimonthly/quarterly budget reviews and ensure full oversight; identify US budget needs; coordinate with cross-functional teams to operationalize strategic plan, brand plan and prioritization; identify areas of support needed; develop and maintain TA project tracker; track and update on monthly worksheet issues flagged.
Work with business partners to perform monthly review of budget plans and actuals; complete North America (NA) intake form and update budget tracker with SOW details, shift funds on tracker to align with finance; provide updates on pending contracts, identify any challenges and follow-up on invoicing issues; follow-up on year-end cross charges (by November) to make sure they hit the books; coordinate and assist to set-up Ad-board meetings.
Coordinate with ITA team for organizing external meetings and activities such as GRFs, FMVs, tiering, honoraria tables and cost-sheet etc.
Coordinate with finance colleagues to communicate any discrepancies between finance trackers and BPs budget tracker, cost centre mistakes and for any amendments as needed.
Work with vendors on contract support to onboard vendors; ensure final approved SOW is processed via NA Intake form, follow–up on contract and PO, forward PO to vendor; support with contract renewals or amendments; follow-up on PV training; monitor invoices to be processed; schedule meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
Responsible for project management support to the scientific writer and HEVA ensuring the end-to-end effective project delivery of the designated publication/medical education and HEVA deliverable across all phases.
Initiate submission (as required), amend submission based on comments (as required). Support the writer with the development of a scope of work; build plan and schedule for agreement with the internal stakeholders.
Arrange key internal and external stakeholder meetings. Track the delivery of activities (including managing issues and risks) and support follow up
Support project specialist in tracking GD requests and ensuring they are executed on time.
Support project specialist in and maintaining and tracking editorial and QC request for publications and other deliverables. Also make sure stipulated timelines are met
Support project specialist in required submission, compliance, and approval activities, and ensure compliance with publication processes and use of publication management tools.
Support project specialist in the management of the assigned publication or medical education in line with the agreed budget. Support and manage as required external spend tracking (e.g., approvals, purchase orders, and goods received)
Support project specialist/HEVA team in fetching articles from Rightfind or relevant scientific databases. Support project specialist/HEVA team members in sourcing full texts of paid articles from other sources and managing their procurement processes as per the standard guidelines
Support project specialist/HEVA team in downloading and categorisation of booklets and information, respectively, from various congress websites as per the eligibility criteria
Support adherence to associated compliance related activities and approvals (with internal stakeholder taking accountability for compliance)
Update as required with approval/compliance tools (e.g., PromoMats, NAYA)
Support project specialist in managing end to end process through Datavision, Matrix, RightFind, Ebuy, PrismAccess, etc.
Support project specialist in collaborating effectively with stakeholders: Scientific communication global and/or local teams/HEVA teams; and medical content enhancement teams,
People: (1) Work closely with project specialist to maintain effective relationship with the end stakeholders (medical scientific community) within the allocated GBU and product – with an end objective to develop education and communication content as per requirement; (2) Actively support and develop MedHub operations associates; (3) Work closely with project specialist to ensure new technologies are leveraged; (4) Work closely with project specialist to support vendor engagements, advisory boards scientific events activities & external expert contracts; (5) Support in initiating the contracting process and related documents within defined timelines; and (6) Collaborate with global stakeholders for project planning and setting up the timelines and maintaining budget
Performance: (1) Ensure publication/medical education materials (slide decks, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, newsletters, pub alert, etc.) are delivered, stored as per agreed timelines and quality; (2) Develop tools, technology, and process to constantly improve quality and productivity; (3) Support MedHub HEVA team in timely review and audit of all DataVision entries; (4) Support MedHub HEVA team in all operations related projects; (5) Perform quality check for HEVA documents; (6) Maintain HEVA Smartsheet/projects trackers as needed and make sure all entries are up to date for all projects and; (7) Support global HEVA team to maintain trackers and facilitate retrieval of required information for business reviews as needed
Process: (1) Work closely with project specialist to support delivery of projects in terms of resourcing, coordination, quality, timeliness, efficiency, and high technical standards for deliveries made by the medical writing group, including scientific documents and clinical/medical reports; (2) Contribute to overall quality enhancement by ensuring high scientific standards for the output produced by the medical writing group; and (3) Secure adherence to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with any and all applicable regulatory standards
Stakeholder: Work closely with scientific communication/medical content enhancement/HEVA teams to ensure the end-to-end effective project delivery of the designated publication/medical education deliverables
 Qualification we seek in You for Latest Associate Project Specialist at Sanofi:
Experience: Medical communication/pharma experience desirable. Project management experience required. 1-3 years post qualification experience. Project management/medical communication/pharma experience desirable.
Soft skills: Stakeholder management; writing/communication skills; external engagement and ability to work independently and within a team environment
Technical skills: As applicable (including but not limited to therapeutic area/domain knowledge exposure; publication submission; and/or project management)
Education: Advanced degree in life sciences/pharmacy/similar discipline or medical degree
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)
Possible Interview Questions for Latest Associate Project Specialist at Sanofi:
Can you describe your experience in medical communication or the pharmaceutical industry?
Answer: I have a [X years] of experience in medical communication/pharmaceutical industry. In my previous roles, I have worked on various projects involving medical writing, creating scientific content, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. I have a solid understanding of healthcare regulations, industry guidelines, and the importance of clear and accurate communication in disseminating scientific information.
2. How do you approach managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines?
Answer: I believe in effective project management techniques such as creating detailed project plans, setting clear priorities, and regularly monitoring progress. I also emphasize open communication and collaboration with team members to ensure everyone is aligned and aware of project timelines. Additionally, I am adept at identifying potential bottlenecks or challenges and proactively addressing them to ensure timely delivery of projects.
3. Can you provide an example of a challenging project you have worked on and how you handled it?
Answer: In my previous role, I was involved in a complex medical communication project that required extensive coordination between multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and a large volume of scientific data. To handle this, I established regular meetings with the team to ensure clear communication and alignment. I also broke down the project into smaller tasks, assigned responsibilities, and closely monitored progress. By prioritizing effectively and leveraging strong organizational skills, I successfully delivered the project on time.
4. How do you stay updated with the latest advancements in medical communication or the pharmaceutical industry?
Answer: I am committed to continuous learning and professional development. I regularly attend conferences, workshops, and webinars related to medical communication and the pharmaceutical industry. I actively follow reputable scientific journals, industry publications, and online resources to stay abreast of the latest research, regulatory updates, and best practices. I believe in networking and collaborating with industry professionals to exchange knowledge and insights.
5. How do you ensure accuracy and compliance in your work within the medical communication or pharmaceutical field?
Answer: Accuracy and compliance are paramount in the medical communication and pharmaceutical field. I pay meticulous attention to detail and ensure that my work aligns with the relevant guidelines, regulations, and internal quality standards. I am well-versed in the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines, Good Publication Practice (GPP), and other industry-specific guidelines. I also utilize thorough review processes, peer feedback, and quality control measures to ensure accuracy and compliance in all my deliverables.
