Thought Leader Liaison Hematologic Oncology - Pacific Coast

Sanofi; United States; On-site; USD 146,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Inc. is seeking a Thought Leader Liaison for the U.S. Hematologic Oncology team. This field-based role collaborates with KOLs, Oncology Nurses, and cross-functional partners to align on product and disease-state strategies and ensure access to resources.

The TLL will lead KOL programming, gather market insights, coordinate speaker activities, and support advisory boards while complying with legal and regulatory requirements. Travel will be substantial to conferences and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four+ years of field sales, product marketing, or medical/clinical experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel 60%–75% and valid driver's license.
• Must reside within the geographic area of the assigned territory or within a reasonable distance.

Responsibilities

• KOL engagement and advocacy development aligning with cross-functional teammates and brand strategy.
• Capture market insights from interactions with KOLs and HCPs to inform strategy and materials.
• Coordinate speaker programs, training, contracting, and compliance for on-label KOL activities.
• Plan and execute regional and national KOL engagements and advisory boards.
• Collaborate with field teams and home office to ensure cohesive tactical execution.

Skills

KOL engagement

Medical/clinical experience

Field sales experience

Product marketing experience

Strong organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in related field

Job description

About the Job

Sanofi-Genzyme’s Thought Leader Liaison 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 health care professionals to help build educational platforms and inform the execution of current and future brand and disease-state strategies. The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL), U.S. Hematologic Oncology role is a field-based, marketing role that works closely with multiple myeloma Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) as well as Oncology Nurses to ensure cross-functional commercial resources are made available as appropriate. The TLL will also work closely, and within approved SOPs, with the other field professionals, including but not limited to RBDs (Regional Business Director), ABMs (Area Business Manager) and MSLs; in addition to home office based colleagues in Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales, and Market Access. Behaviors that are critical for success in this role are collaboration, communication, planning, relationship building, and the ability to execute tactical initiatives and provide timely feedback. TLLs will report to the U.S. Hematologic Oncology Director. 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.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

• KOL Engagement and Advocacy Development Align with cross functional teammates, to orchestrate resources with the top KOLs, as determined by Brand Team through influence and centers of excellence mapping Identify, profile, cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with KOLs within the oncology community Engage in on-label conversations focused on topics such as product, disease state, and company, at appropriate venues Partners with national, state, and local nursing organizations to support education on specific disease states Execute unique, on-label, and approved KOL programming (e.g. disease state and product) as directed by leadership Compliantly collaborate and communicate with the field team on each assigned KOL, to ensure strategic and tactical cohesiveness Serve as single point of contact to resolve 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; POAs; field visits, and other venues as directed in a compliant manner
• Market Insights Capture feedback derived from brand needs through live interactions with targeted customers and KOLs Work with targeted KOLs to obtain feedback on new and existing brand-related marketing strategies/materials (all materials and programs a TLL will request feedback will be approved by legal, compliance and regulatory) Participate as member of cross-functional brand team(s) to provide feedback on strategy, messaging, and tactical execution and novel programming ideas and concepts Provide competitive intelligence gained through interactions to help shape strategy. Facilitate cross-functional planning, recruitment, and execution of regional and national advisory boards, capturing feedback to inform brand decisions. Identify, align, and recruit appropriate HCP consultants to engage to meet the need profiled by marketing leaders to meet the organizational goal for each project.
• Speaker Bureau Operations and Content Assist Assist with on-label KOL development, including identification and/or training/coaching of promotional speakers with approved slide decks and materials for MDs, Pharm Ds, Mid Levels, and Nurses Assist in the execution of speaker contracting when requested, including but not limited to completion annual budget plan, recommendations and nominations, tiering, debarring, FMV, and contract execution Compliantly train speakers on approved promotional slide decks, and assist with completion of annual compliance training Plan and execute annual speaker training summit, and ensure speakers are updated on any content changes prior to program execution Attend all live HCP TLL region programming to observe, coach, and remediate the speaker where necessary to ensure compliant execution of content Assist with new content creation and existing content updates and annual renewals Manage monthly reporting on Speaker Program KPIs and field force performance Serve as the single point of contact for high volume speaker logistic / scheduling and working cross functionally to ensure appropriate communication Lead planning, execution and pull-through of GPO in-practice programs

About You

• Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree A minimum of four 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 Strong organizational skills Ability to travel to meetings/trainings/programs as necessary Valid driver's license Must reside within the geographic area of the assigned territory, or within a reasonable distance as determined by leadership 60% - 75% travel likely; could be less based on geography
• Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in related field Oncology experience Demonstrated leadership skills Multiple myeloma experience Launch experience Marketing experience Ability to assemble and lead cross‑functional teams toward a shared vision of success Ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups, targeting presentation to the needs of the audience Infusion product experience a plus Strong project management experience, including superior analytical and planning skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under tight timelines

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future‑focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender‑neutral parental leave.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affidative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary

The salary range for this position is: $146.250,00 - $243.750,00 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

About Sanofi

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.