Thought Leader Liaison Southwest Dermatology Mountain West

Sanofi; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a strategic Thought Leader Liaison to support Dupixent in dermatology. This field-based, non-sales role engages top KOLs, shapes scientific narratives, and coordinates with Marketing, Medical Affairs and Sales to ensure field insights inform strategy.

You will manage executive encounters, plan conferences, and lead compliant KOL programming while traveling 60–70% within assigned territory. Advanced degrees and dermatology/immunology exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• 5+ years in pharma/biotech.
• Proven experience in KOL engagement or field-based strategy.

Responsibilities

• KOL engagement—identify, profile, and cultivate top dermatology leaders.
• Manage executive encounters at conferences, POAs, and field events.
• Lead compliant KOL programming and education initiatives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales, and Market Access.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with TLLs and alliance partners.

Skills

KOL engagement

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/PharmD/PhD preferred

Job description

**About the Job**Sanofi is seeking a highly strategic and relationship-driven Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) to support the continued growth and leadership of Dupixent within dermatology. This field-based, marketing role (non-sales focused) is responsible for identifying, engaging, and partnering with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and emerging thought leaders to shape the scientific narrative, advance education, and support high-impact peer-to-peer engagement.The TLL will serve as a critical bridge between external experts and internal cross-functional teams, ensuring insights from the field inform strategy while delivering value-driven engagement aligned to Sanofi's mission of chasing the miracles of science.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 lives.**Main Responsibilities**KOL Engagement* Orchestrate resources with the top 10–15% of assigned KOLs in alignment with cross-functional account plans* Identify, profile, cultivate, and maintain long-term relationships with KOLs within the dermatology community* Conduct substantial on-label business conversations focused on product, disease state, and company topics at appropriate venues* Execute unique, on-label, and approved KOL programming, including disease state education for fellowship programs* Serve as single point of contact to resolve KOL issues when directed by the DTLL and/or Headquarters* Assist with compliant KOL development, including speakers, using approved decks and materialsExecutive Encounter Management* Plan and execute KOL engagements and executive encounters at local, regional, and national conferences, POAs, field engagements, and other venues in a compliant manner* Orchestrate KOL executive encounters and engagements across all relevant settingsMarketing Liaison* Collaborate with targeted KOLs to obtain feedback on dermatology franchise and brand-related marketing strategies or materials (all materials pre-approved by legal, compliance, and regulatory)* Provide feedback to commercial leadership on various topics as requested* Serve as single point of contact for high-volume speaker logistics and scheduling* Provide advisory board participant and speaker recommendations to marketing* Assist in execution of commercial contracts when requested* Execute and lead specific TLL initiatives to support brand strategyCross-Functional Collaboration* Work closely with ZBDs, RBDs, ABMs, and home office colleagues in Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales, and Market AccessCollaborate with TLLs from the Alliance* Lead TLL projects and initiatives**About You** Basic Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree required* 5+ years of experience in pharma/biotech* Proven experience in KOL engagement, thought leader marketing, or field-based strategy roles (TLL, MSL, Marketing)* Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills* Ability to operate strategically while executing with precision in a fast-paced environment* Executive presence and credibility with top-tier clinicians* Strategic thinking with strong business acumen* Valid driver's license required* Willingness to travel 60–70%* Must reside within assigned territoryPreferred Qualifications:* Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, PhD)* Significant exposure to dermatology or immunology* Strong understanding of the dermatology landscape, including atopic dermatitis and biologic therapies* Dermatology or biologic marketplace experience* Cross-functional leadership capability* High emotional intelligence and adaptability* Deep understanding of compliance and regulatory boundaries**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.Sanofi US Services 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.#GD-SG #LI-GZ #LI-Remote #vhd# Pursue *progress*, discover *extraordinary*Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users. If you are experiencing difficulty and need assistance applying online, please call 1-866-SANOFI2 (1-866-726-6342) or click here*US and Puerto Rico Residents Only*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.*North America Applicants Only*The salary range for this position is:$146,250.00 - $211,250.00 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.