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