Thought Leader Liaison Gastroenterology Midwest

Sanofi•Chicago, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Sanofi's Gastroenterology Thought Leader Liaison Team is expected to possess a high level of clinical and customer knowledge, have experience with both field and headquarters protocols and procedures, and possess drive and spirit to engage and influence KOLs to help build educational platforms and inform the execution of current and future brand and disease-state strategies in three core areas: Market Insights, KOL Engagement, and Commercial HCP Speaker Bureau. The Dupixent franchise is a patient centric organization responsible for delivering the highest quality education and service regarding disease and treatment. The goal of the franchise is to penetrate existing and new markets to meet business goals by educating physicians and healthcare professionals on Dupixent’s approved indications while upholding the Company's mission and values. The EOE Thought Leader Liaison, Dupilumab role is a field-based, national marketing role working closely with gastroenterology U.S Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and cross-functional partners. The Gastroenterology TLL will work closely with other field professionals including but not limited to National Sales Directors, Zone Business Directors, Regional Business Directors, Area Business Managers, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales, and Market Access. The behaviors that are critical for success are ability to plan and execute long-term strategy cross-functionally through collaboration, communication, and relationship building. The Gastroenterology TLL will report directly to the Head, Respiratory Thought Leader Liaisons. All TLL interactions are always within label, and consistent with commercial compliance, legal and regulatory guidelines. Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you'll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of five years of work experience in one or more of the following: field sales, product marketing, or medical / clinical experience in the same or related therapeutic area within the pharmaceutical / biotech industry
Gastroenterology, biologic, or medical device experience

Nice To Haves

MBA or MS degree in business/clinical/science a plus
Launch experience preferred
Experience managing large markets
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams toward a shared vision of success
Ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under tight timelines
Ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups, targeting presentation to the needs of the audience

Responsibilities

Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Play a key role in enhancing the understanding of GI diseases and the role of dupilumab in the management of those diseases using on label materials.
Effectively partner with alliance partner, Regeneron, to develop and execute GI KOL national strategy.
Effectively manage the GI TLL budget against key brand priorities
Assemble and lead cross-functional teams toward a shared vision of success.
Aligning with cross functional account plans and teams, the Gastroenterology TLL orchestrates resources with the top 10%-15% of identified KOLs.
Responsible for execution of regional insight meetings
Identify, profile, cultivate, and maintain long-term relationships with KOLs within the gastroenterology community to conduct substantial on-label business conversations.
Share KOL insights with marketing and senior leadership and provide feedback to commercial leadership on various topics (directed insights) as requested.
Identify, develop, and measure KOL advocacy aligned to key brand messages.
Enhance KOL organizational relationships through compliant engagements with senior leaders, medical, marketing and other internal brand partners.
The Gastroenterology TLL serves as the point of contact for the gastroenterology KOLs to the organization and is responsible for collaborating with field sales for promotional program scheduling with speakers.
Assisting with on-label KOL development, including speakers, with approved decks and materials in collaboration with Medical Science Liaisons.
Plan and execute KOL engagements and executive encounters during field engagements, local, regional, and national conferences, POAs, and other venues in a complaint manner.
Provide speaker recommendations to marketing when requested; identify emerging opinion leaders.
Execute a customer centric needs-based approach with targeted KOLs.