Jill Putegnat

About Jill Putegnat

I’m driven to create strategies that advance health initiatives and transform lives. My passion lies in empowering people to achieve better health outcomes and improve the experience along the way.With a unique blend of thought leader engagement, marketing expertise, and authentic advocacy, I work to elevate awareness and advance care in Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes. As both a seasoned industry professional and a T1D caregiver, I’m deeply committed to amplifying patient voices and ensuring that innovative immunomodulating therapies reach those who need them most.Over two decades at Sanofi, I’ve led at the intersection of advocacy, communications, and commercialization—designing advisory boards, facilitating national and global engagements, and turning insights from KOLs and advocacy partners into actionable strategies. My experience spans sales, field marketing, and strategic alliances, providing a holistic view of how patient and provider needs connect with education, policy, access, and innovation.I’m passionate about building partnerships that foster trust, access, and outcomes—and proud to champion a vision of transforming autoimmune care through science, empathy, awareness and advocacy.Let’s change the way Type 1 Diabetes is

Experience

1. Regional Patient Advocacy Lead, Type One Diabetes

   Sanofi

   Oct 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• Purdue University

  BA, Organizational Communication

  1994 — 1998

• University of Chicago

  MA, International Studies, Latin America

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Insulin
• Diabetes
• Endocrinology
• Persuasion
• Insulin Pumps
• Presentation Skills
• Teamwork
• Motivational Speaking
• Training
• Sales Effectiveness
• Sales
• Business Development
• Product Launch
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Strategic Planning
• Managed Care
• Skilled Multi-Tasker
• Business Analysis
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring
• Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Semiconductors
• Pricing Strategy
• Relationship Building