Rare Disease Genetic Counselor（希少疾患領域遺伝カウンセラー）

Job description

Job Scope:

Genetic Counselor (GC) is a key field-based member of the Sanofi Genzyme Rare Disease Medical (SGZ RD Medical) Japan.

GC occupies a privileged position as a profession for the advancement of genetic disorders.

GC supports the patient-focused mission by providing disease and product information, mainly in Rare Disease, and support to healthcare professionals (HCPs) and organizations who contribute to patients and families affected by rare diseases for which SGZ provides a treatment option. GC also establishes, and maintains, strong working relationships with HCPs. GC works collaboratively in a complex team environment with numerous internal cross-functional groups to help facilitate and optimize patient care. The objectives are dictated by the specific needs in the assigned territory and thus the percentage of time spent on each job responsibility may vary.

GC reports into the head of SGZ RD Medical Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Leads communication and coordination of disease, inheritance and product information to HCPs and organizations who contribute to patients and families affected by rare diseases.
·  Increases Lysosomal storage disease awareness by completing community and healthcare advocate educational outreach programs
·  Active member of Optimization teams and participates in discussions on individual patient barriers to optimal health and development of strategies and tactics to address them
·  Works in partnership with regional SGZ RD Medical team members
·  Builds strong internal relationships with colleagues in all cross-functional groups including, but not limited to, Commercial, Clinical Research, Patient Advocacy and Science divisions while always maintaining full compliance with all relevant company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements.
·  Develops, or participates in the development of, core clinical care materials for internal and external use
·  Contributes to completion of organizational projects and assignments
·  Completes administrative reports and projects in a timely fashion
·  Consistently and accurately documents pertinent information in database
·  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
·  Ensures full compliance with all corporate and industry policies and legal and regulatory requirements, for all regional commercial activities
·  Utilizes professional communication to foster strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues
·  Must be able to travel extensively (50% – 75%)

Experience and Education Requirements:

·  Bachelors in Health Care/ Life Sciences/ Nursing (or equivalent)
·  Certification/Licensure Board Certification as a Genetic Counselor.
·  Masters of Science degree, or other advanced medical or scientific degree, and genetic counseling certification or nursing registration strongly preferred.
·  Experience in human genetic disorders within an area of professional specialties; Genetics, Neurology/Neuromuscular, Renal or Hematology/ Oncology

Essential Skills /Qualifications Required ：

·  Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, and diagnoses in a manner easily understood by the others.
·  Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
·  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
·  Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
·  Focus on scientific exchange: Dedicated to serving HCP needs, feedback, establishes and maintains effective relationships

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.