Position Title: Senior PSP Strategy Advisor
Department: Patient Support Services Specialty Care Canada
Our deep understanding of the immune system –and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protectmillions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.​
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.​
The Sanofi Patient Support Services (PSS) team is the cornerstone of patient access excellence, delivering comprehensive reimbursement navigation, logistics optimization, financial assistance programs, and patient education through innovative digital platforms and AI-enhanced solutions. As Senior PSP Strategy Advisor , you will serve as the strategic architect and cross-functional integrator for Patient Support Program (PSP) strategy across Sanofi Canada's Specialty Care and General Medicine portfolios. This role is the critical link between the PSS department and Marketing and Finance teams, ensuring PSP strategy is seamlessly integrated into brand strategic plans, tactical plans, and the Integrated Brand Planning (IBP) cycle. You will shape portfolio-wide PSP strategy, advise brand PSP Leads, and drive strategic planning processes that align patient support investments with business objectives and patient access outcomes.
This position requires a seasoned strategic advisor with deep expertise in patient support program design, cross-functional business partnering, financial planning, and the ability to influence without authority across complex matrix organizations. Develops and maintains the overarching Patient Support Program (PSP) strategy across the full product portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, therapeutic area objectives, and patient access goals
Serves as strategic advisor to brand-specific PSP Leads, providing expert guidance on program design, optimization, and strategic decision-making
Translates market insights, competitive intelligence, and patient access trends into actionable strategic recommendations that shape PSP investments and priorities
Champions innovation and continuous improvement across the PSP portfolio, identifying opportunities to enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and program value
Strategic & Tactical Planning Integration (IBP Leadership)
Leads PSS participation in the Integrated Brand Planning (IBP) cycle , serving as the primary PSS interface with Marketing and Finance teams for brand strategy development and tactical process planning




Collaborates with Finance teams to align PSP investments with budget cycles, long-range planning (LRP), and financial forecasting processes
Provides subject matter expertise in PSP financial planning, budget optimization, and portfolio-level resource allocation across multi-million dollar investments
Delivers executive-level financial insights, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Leads long-range planning (LRP) processes for PSS, ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives and strategic priorities
Compliance, Risk & Governance Oversight
Ensures PSP strategy and planning processes incorporate comprehensive regulatory compliance frameworks, including Health Canada regulations, provincial health authority requirements, and pharmaceutical advertising standards
Provides strategic oversight of compliance KPIs, risk assessment protocols, and continuous improvement initiatives across the PSP portfolio
Partners with Compliance, Legal, and Quality teams to ensure patient support programs meet the highest standards of regulatory adherence and ethical practice
Monitors privacy and data protection compliance (PIPEDA, GDPR where applicable) and ensures vendor partnerships meet compliance and quality standards
Maintains audit readiness and champions a culture of compliance excellence across all PSS strategic planning activities
Digital Innovation & Advanced Analytics
Champions the integration of digital health technologies, AI-powered insights, and advanced analytics into PSP strategy and program design
Leverages data analytics to identify patient access barriers, predict program performance, and optimize PSP delivery models
Drives digital transformation initiatives that enhance patient engagement, improve access outcomes, and deliver measurable value
Collaborates with IT, Digital Health, and Data Science teams to implement next-generation patient support platforms and predictive analytics capabilities
Builds and maintains strategic relationships with Marketing, Finance, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Compliance, and Commercial Excellence teams
Bachelor's Degree

10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 5 years in patient support services and additional cross-functional experience




~ Expert-level knowledge of Canadian healthcare systems, reimbursement frameworks, and regulatory requirements
Advanced financial modeling, analysis, and strategic planning capabilities
Proven track record in compliance program development and risk management
Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools, digital collaboration platforms, and project management software
Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational transformation
Bilingual capabilities (English/French) strongly preferred
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel modeling and financial analysis capabilities
Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
Experience with CRM systems, patient support platforms, and digital health technologies
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 advantages including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs​
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Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to culture, inclusion, and experience. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
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