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Patient Engagement Lead-Derm

Shanghai, China
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At a glance

With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.

Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Patient Engagement Lead is responsible for executing and implementing patient engagement strategies for assigned therapeutic area. This role drives operational excellence in patient engagement initiatives, collaborates cross-functionally to ensure successful delivery of patient-centric programs, and contributes to the overall patient engagement framework while leading specific workstreams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execution & Governance

• Implement the Sanofi China Unified Patient Engagement Framework within assigned area, ensuring strict compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

• Apply standards, KPIs, and compliance guardrails for assigned initiatives

• Monitor performance metrics and generate insights to improve patient engagement effectiveness

• Ensure alignment between therapeutic area priorities and overall patient engagement strategy within ethical boundaries

Platform & Shared Services

• Lead specific aspects of the related Digital Platform implementation

• Manage the deployment of standardized and compliant Access Solutions Toolkit components

• Drive adoption of shared services across business units with appropriate safeguards and controls

External Ecosystem & TA Tailored Patient Engagement

• Lead and cultivate transparent and compliant strategic external partnerships

• Implement compliant patient segmentation strategies for assigned therapeutic area to increase disease awareness

• Design and optimize multichannel patient journeys with clear separation from activities

Capability Building & Enablement

• Develop practical tools and resources for patient engagement

• Deliver training to cross-functional teams on patient engagement best practices

• Document and share successful approaches and learnings

• Provide subject matter expertise to support capability development

COMPLIANCE & ETHICS

Ensure all patient engagement activities are conducted with the highest ethical standards and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations:

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in healthcare, business, marketing, or related field

Experience & knowledge & Competencies:

·       7+ years pharmaceutical/healthcare/MNC industry experience with focus on patient engagement, advocacy, and digital health initiatives

·       Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration

·       Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and verbal)

·       Demonstrated success in implementing patient-centric initiatives

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·       Effective stakeholder management and influencing abilities

·       Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans

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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

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Why work with us

  • Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.

  • Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.

  • Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.

  • Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.

Who ignites your potential?

For Sam, it was her mom—teaching her to listen, push boundaries, and put patients first. At Sanofi, we know your inspiration drives your impact. Bring your passion, and together, we’ll chase the miracles of science.

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"Each disease, each country, each person brings opportunities that challenge us to push the boundaries, to think of better ways to look at healthcare and pioneer new possibilities."

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Executive Vice President, General Medicines

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