Rare Hematology Thought Leader Liaison
Sanofi
Summary
Sanofi's Rare Blood Disorders/Rare Hematology Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a field-based, commercial role responsible for engaging Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to strategically inform market development across the rare hematology portfolio of products. The portfolio focus is primarily on Systemic Mastocytosis (SM) and Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP).
Job description
Main Responsibilities
A. KOL Development and Engagement
- Work with cross-functional colleagues to coordinate function-specific activities aligned to business and customer needs.
- Identify, profile, and maintain long-term partnerships with KOLs and emerging leaders within the Hematology and Allergy/Immunology communities.
- Identify SM champions within the region.
- Engage in on-label conversations to gather insights on topics such as disease diagnosis and treatment, therapeutic options, and product positioning across SM and ITP.
- Execute unique, on-label, and strategic HCP programming (e.g., disease state and product) as determined by brand needs.
- Serve as a single point of contact to resolve commercial KOL issues.
- Execute a customer-centric, needs-based approach with targeted KOLs.
- Plan and execute KOL engagements and executive encounters at local, regional, and national conferences, field visits, and other venues as directed.
- Be a voice for allergy/immunology and hematology/oncology KOLs within the organization, sharing insights with key stakeholders and cross-functional partners to inform brand strategy.
B. SM and ITP Centers of Excellence and Market Development
- Lead long-term market development efforts in assigned regions across the SM and ITP landscapes, focusing on high-potential centers and customers.
- Develop and execute customer engagement plans for KOLs within assigned regions, accountable for fostering KOL connections across multi-disciplinary specialists who treat and manage SM and ITP patients.
- Maintain understanding of regional market dynamics, including key opinion leaders, institutional accounts, and multi-disciplinary teams to advance SM and ITP patient care and partner with sales leadership and commercial field teams to align regional market development strategies.
- Develop and execute regional marketing initiatives (insight discovery, advisory boards, roundtables, etc.).
- Support regional congress planning and execution, including KOL insight gathering engagement at priority conferences across hematology/oncology and allergy/immunology, in partnership with Medical, Sales Leadership, Commercial Operations, and Brand Marketing.
- Proactively meet with assigned centers and/or customers to solicit feedback and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Develop and continuously maintain a high level of clinical competence across SM, ITP, and aTTP.
C. Market Insights and Collaboration
- Capture, analyze, and share customer insights aligned with brand priorities across SM and ITP.
- Work with targeted KOLs to obtain feedback on new and existing brand-related strategies and materials (all materials and programs will be approved by legal, compliance, and regulatory).
- Capture and analyze competitive intelligence to help shape strategy and activities.
- Facilitate cross-functional planning, recruitment, and execution of regional and national advisory boards in partnership with HQ Marketing.
- Identify, align, and recruit appropriate HCP/KOL consultants to meet the needs of marketing and achieve aligned KPIs for each project.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to inform account strategy and plans through treatment pathway discovery and insight generation to advance care in centers of excellence.
D. Speaker Bureau Operations and Content
- Assist with speaker bureau management, including identification and training/coaching of promotional speakers with approved slide decks and materials.
- Assist in the execution of speaker contracting when requested, including completion of annual budget plans, recommendations, and nominations.
- Coordinate and execute speaker training to ensure assigned speakers are competent, compliant, and up to date on new information.
- Attend HCP speaker programs to observe, coach, and remediate speakers when necessary to ensure optimal execution of content.
- Assist with new content creation and existing content updates and renewals.
- Serve as the single point of contact for a high-volume of speaker logistics/scheduling and work cross-functionally to ensure streamlined communication.
- Lead planning, execution, and pull-through of TLL-owned programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience in one or more of the following: field sales, product marketing, or medical/clinical in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotech or other related life science industries.
- Prior experience interacting with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and/or HCPs.
- Ability to travel to meetings, trainings, and programs as necessary (60–80%).
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must reside within the geographic area of the assigned territory, or within a reasonable distance.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Prevention Programs
- Parental Leave
Company overview
Sanofi is a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1973, the company has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions to become one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Sanofi operates as an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives through breakthrough science. The company's portfolio spans seven major therapeutic areas including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, oncology, immunology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines. Through its subsidiary Sanofi Pasteur, it is the world's largest producer of vaccines. Sanofi employs over 84,000 people across more than 100 countries and maintains a significant presence in both developed and emerging markets. The company's innovative pipeline focuses on advancing precision medicines and biologics while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. Sanofi's mission centers on chasing the miracles of science to deliver transformative healthcare solutions globally.