Community Outreach and Engagement Manager

Community Outreach and Engagement Manager  - Clinical Trials

• Location: Australia wide (Sydney or Brisbane ideal)

• Competitive salary & annual bonus included.

• Aid the advancement of Science and Clinical Trails alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

About the job 

Responsible for developing and maintaining reliable local community relationships across designated therapeutic areas. They are focused on implementing on-site, community-oriented projects, engaging in patient education activities, reducing patient access barriers, and identifying best practices that can be leveraged across the industry to help achieve health equity.

This diverse and exciting role will advance health equity, support diverse and socially underserved populations with internal and external partners. Through collection and reported data, the Community Outreach and Engagement Manager will successfully engage in recruitment and retention activities in partnership with Sanofi-sponsored clinical trial sites. 

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?   

Main responsibilities: 

• Region-specific community awareness, outreach, and engagement strategy. 

• Community engagement implementation, event planning and hosting. 

• Build and maintain robust relationships with new and existing sites and investigators.   

• Vendor and Patient Advocacy Group coordination. 

• Responsible for determining the appropriate communities to engage for outreach and frequency, including identification of site diversity champions, local KOLs or trusted messengers.   

• Responsible for designing how the role will coordinate with internal Sanofi stakeholders, based on the structure and ways of working specific to the region.  

• Work closely with Sanofi stakeholders to support sites in the identification of potential study participants through boots-on-the-ground and in-office recruitment. 

• Act as the local liaison and subject matter expert for clinical trial optimization based on community feedback. 

About you 
 

• Bachelors degree or similar in life sciences or medical etc; with additional degree in related field eg; business. 

• Strong experience in community outreach and public relations, preferably in a healthcare setting.  

• Medical/Scientific Background, ideally with experience in Specialty, Rare Disease or Blood Disorders.  

• Advanced Project Management skills.  

• Knowledge of and experience with implementing Change Management.  

• Clinical Development Process skills.  

• Ability to evaluate, manage and define risk management.  

• Basic Data Analytics & Digital acumen. 

Why choose us? 

Whilst we work hard and aim to lead the market, we also value our people. As part of the team, you will be encouraged to find balance between high performance and well-being. You will be working with a team known for supporting personal development and supporting future career aspirations.    

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. 

• Take good care of yourself and your family with benefits including, prevention and wellness  programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave. 

• Enjoy a well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. 

• In 2023 we were named Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Place to Work in Health. 

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.