National Community Relations and Education Manager - Rare Blood Disorders

$100,500 - $134,000/Yr

Sanofi - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - San Diego, CA

10,001+ employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The National Community Relations and Education Manager for Rare Blood Disorders at Sanofi is responsible for promoting the hemophilia portfolio and executing strategic business plans to meet and exceed targets within a designated geographic territory. This role involves educating healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers about rare blood disorders, while ensuring compliance with company policies and fostering community relationships. The position requires a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support patient needs and reduce barriers to therapy.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective business plans to execute strategies consistent with corporate brand and marketing plans tailored to the geographic area.
• Collaborate closely with Case Managers, Marketing, Medical, Sales, and Market Access to ensure integrated implementation of strategies.
• Demonstrate expertise in the marketplace, therapeutic areas, and disease knowledge to provide insights and feedback to the home office.
• Analyze healthcare industry trends, laws, and market conditions to inform business plans and execution of calls.
• Identify key decision makers and conduct customer meetings within the assigned territory.
• Utilize CRM tools to manage territory and record activities.
• Ask strategic questions to understand customer needs and position hematology brands effectively.
• Engage with local hemophilia chapters to identify patient and family education needs.
• Conduct presentations and convey complex clinical information to the hemophilia community.
• Provide product and wellness education to the community and support new families initiating treatment.
• Build relationships within the community and represent Sanofi at local patient events.
• Provide field insights for the creation of new strategies and represent the patient's voice to the home office.
• Review and analyze market/customer data to support strategic planning.
• Be responsive to the needs of providers and patients, ensuring timely resolutions.
• Foster team effectiveness by sharing knowledge and information among partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Proven experience with presentation and facilitation skills
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally
• Experience engaging patients and caregivers with rare/chronic conditions
• Willingness to work outside traditional business hours, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel 50-80% of the time
• Valid driver's license
• Bilingual - English and Spanish required

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or Science background
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated industry success
• 3-5 years' experience in hemophilia
• Experience with rare/orphan diseases
• Experience working with specialty pharmacies
• Launch experience with complex specialty products

Benefits

• High-quality healthcare
• Prevention and wellness programs
• At least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Thoughtful rewards package recognizing contributions