T1D Community Relations and Education Manager (CORE), Gulf Coast

Sanofi

Full-time - Mid Level

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The T1D Community Relations and Education Manager (CORE) for the Gulf Coast region is a pivotal role within the Patient Support Services Team, aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals and families affected by Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). This position is designed for a passionate individual who is ready to share the future of medicine and contribute to the acceleration of drug discovery and development. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading education and awareness initiatives about T1D, focusing on disease state and screening in specific geographic areas, both virtually and in-person. This role requires a proactive approach to engage with patients, families, and community groups, providing essential education on risk factors and screening processes. In this role, the manager will execute screening events in collaboration with patient groups, community organizations, health systems, and medical offices. They will educate healthcare providers and stakeholders about effective screening practices and infrastructure development, ensuring that patients have improved access to necessary screenings. The manager will also work closely with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams to identify barriers to community screening and develop actionable plans to address these challenges. Accountability for the execution of these plans and driving results is crucial. Collaboration with local and regional advocacy groups is another key aspect of this position, as the manager will work to enhance education about screening within their communities. The role demands extensive travel, estimated at 50-70%, to effectively engage with various stakeholders and execute the responsibilities outlined.

Responsibilities

• Leads education and awareness efforts about disease state and screening in concentrated geographic areas virtually and in-person
• Shares education on risk and screening directly to patients, families, and community groups (group setting and 1:1)
• Executes screening events with patient groups, community groups, health systems, and offices
• Educates health system and office accounts about identifying ideal approaches and pathways to improve screening access
• Delivers education to health system stakeholders on screening infrastructure development and best practices for implementation
• Supports leads within accounts focused on screening implementation in identifying ideal approaches and pathways to improve access to screening for patients
• Works with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional partners to identify local community screening barriers and develop action plans for resolution
• Demonstrates accountability for action plan execution, and drives for success and results
• Collaborates with local and regional advocacy groups to improve education about screening for their communities
• Coordinates with matrix teams and other critical functions to share logistical information and relevant insights about shared accounts

Requirements

• 2+ years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English required
• Bilingual/Spanish highly desirable
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to collaborate with field partners and internal colleagues to reach common goals
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Bachelor's Degree required / Master's Degree preferred
• Licensed registered nurse, registered dietician nutritionist, and/or certified diabetes care and education specialist preferred
• Clinical practice and healthcare administration experience preferred
• Experience in Type 1 Diabetes, Endocrinology, Autoimmune specialties preferred

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 that recognizes contributions