What are the responsibilities and job description for the US Associate Director of Respiratory Patient Experience position at Sanofi?
Job Title: US Associate Director of Respiratory Patient Experience
Location: Cambridge, MA
About The Job
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.
Role Overview
The US Associate Director of Respiratory Patient Experience is a strategic contributor responsible for supporting the design and execution of the end-to-end patient journey across the respiratory portfolio. This role focuses on implementing patient-centric marketing initiatives, precision engagement tactics, and
omnichannel strategies.
The AD will apply data-driven insights, behavioral analysis, and human-centered design principles to collaborate with cross-functional teams in delivering measurable improvements in patient outcomes and experience through intervention strategies. Reports to the Head of Respiratory Patient Experience.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Experience Implementation & Optimization
About You
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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.
Location: Cambridge, MA
About The Job
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.
Role Overview
The US Associate Director of Respiratory Patient Experience is a strategic contributor responsible for supporting the design and execution of the end-to-end patient journey across the respiratory portfolio. This role focuses on implementing patient-centric marketing initiatives, precision engagement tactics, and
omnichannel strategies.
The AD will apply data-driven insights, behavioral analysis, and human-centered design principles to collaborate with cross-functional teams in delivering measurable improvements in patient outcomes and experience through intervention strategies. Reports to the Head of Respiratory Patient Experience.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Experience Implementation & Optimization
- Support comprehensive, data-driven experience and journey mapping to identify unmet needs, pain points, and critical decision moments
- Conduct root-cause analysis of patient segment challenges to inform targeted intervention design
- Collaborate with the brand product strategy team, R&D, Medical, Market Access, Patient Support Services, and Digital teams to execute unified journey initiatives
- Monitor patient KPIs and contribute to success measurement frameworks for continuous improvement
- Implement customer experience design best practices across marketing initiatives
- Coordinate field immersion and insight programs to maintain patient-centricity
- Support Alliance cross-functional planning and execution activities
- Contribute to patient forum operations and engagement
- Execute franchise patient ambassador program activities
- Apply data fluency and performance mindset to daily operations
- Utilize real-time data and predictive analytics to optimize engagement strategies
- Execute test-and-learn experiments across marketing initiatives
- Apply behavioral science analytical frameworks to identify drivers and barriers across patient segments
- Execute next-generation omnichannel tactics in partnership with marketers and US Go-To-Market-Capabilities (GTMC)
- Collaborate with Digital and GTMC teams to activate personalized content across channels (email, rep-triggered, paid media, etc.)
- Develop digital and omnichannel proficiency through hands-on execution
- Implement AI-powered, behaviorally informed strategies for patient acquisition and engagement
- Apply behavioral science principles to targeting and messaging execution
- Design and implement evidence-based interventions tailored to identified patient segment challenges
- Execute behavioral design initiatives to maximize adherence drivers and minimize barriers
- Collaborate closely with Public Affairs, Patient Advocacy, and Patient Support Services
- Translate behavioral root-cause findings into structured intervention strategies that address specific experience gaps
- Contribute outside-in thinking through competitive analysis and external trend monitoring
- Track emerging developments in patient experience, digital health, and engagement strategies
- Execute human-centered design initiatives to enhance touchpoint experiences
- Develop and optimize non-branded value content (e.g., affordability resources, mental health support, patient warm welcome program)
- Ensure experience design decisions are grounded in behavioral evidence and patient segment insights
About You
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, or similar) preferred
- Experience: 7 years in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with experience in patient experience, marketing, or access functions. Respiratory therapeutic area experience is an asset
- Key Proficiencies:
- Strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration
- Journey mapping and behavioral insight application
- Omnichannel and digital marketing execution
- Data analytics and performance measurement
- Human-centered design and experience optimization
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- 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.
#GD-SG
#vhd
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.
Salary : $148,500 - $214,500