Patient Education Liaison, Midwest Region, Chicago Area

Job description

The Patient Education Liaison (PEL) Midwest Region, Chicago Area, is a field-based member of the Commercial team within US Rare Disease, reporting into the Regional PEL AD, CareConnectPSS. The PEL team supports the patient-centric business model by providing disease and product education to patients and families affected by genetic diseases for which Sanofi-Genzyme provides a treatment option. The PEL establishes strong working relationships with patients and healthcare professionals, helping to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment access to optimize patient care, working collaboratively within a team environment. 

Job Responsibilities:

·  Leads education and awareness efforts of disease state, inheritance, diagnostic and product information to patients and families through telephone communication, live patient and family meetings, and patient education programs
·  Assesses patients’ needs and develops action plans that facilitate the diagnostic and treatment process as recommended by patient’s healthcare provider
·  Works with cross functional partners to identify patient specific barriers and develop action plans for resolution.  Demonstrates accountability for action plan execution, and drives for success and results
·  Delivers in-depth disease and product in-services, for home health care providers of patients receiving Sanofi-Genzyme ERT treatment within the home to ensure optimal care and adherence to prescribed dosing
·  Maintains expertise through continuing medical and scientific education including attendance at relevant symposium, scientific workshops, preceptorships, and review of key journals, and successful completion of internal training programs
·  Increases disease awareness by completing community and healthcare advocate educational outreach programs
·  Meets documentation requirements in CRM system to facilitate tracking of critical metrics
·  Delivers on key objectives established annually
·  Must be able to travel extensively (50 to 60%)

Ensures full compliance with all corporate and industry policies and legal and regulatory requirements, for all regional commercial activities

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Health Care/ Life Sciences/ Nursing (or equivalent)
·  Licensed Registered Nurse or Board-Certified Genetic Counselor
·  3-5 years of Industry experience
·  Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
·  Experience in the following specialties; Genetics, Neurology/Neuromuscular, Renal or Hematology/Oncology
·  Location: Remote position Applicant to reside in Georgia

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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.

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