Michael Sanchez

Experience

1. Senior Director - Patient Services and Specialty Pharmacy Programs

   Sanofi

   Jan 2026 — Present

   STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Develop and implement comprehensive patient support strategies for Tzield and Rezurock, ensuring consistency, addressing unique product needs. Create vision, goals, and strategic roadmaps in partnership with senior leadership. Monitor market trends, policy changes, and best practices to evolve patient support strategies. Identify innovation opportunities to enhance patient experience.PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS Lead development of Tzield and Rezurock-specific patient support programs to optimize patient-prescriber experiences. Establish operational standards and protocols for program implementation. Develop systems driving patient-centric approaches to improve efficiency and value. Ensure high-quality experience navigating coverage reimbursement. Drive continuous process improvement through performance monitoring.AFFORDABILITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT Oversee affordability education, free goods, and copay programs. Ensure affordability strategies align with company mission. Develop solutions addressing treatment access barriers. Monitor and respond to reimbursement landscape changes impacting patient affordability.VENDOR & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Manage patient support service vendor relationships. Conduct performance reviews and manage escalations. and build service level agreements and KPIs.CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION Collaborate with cross-functional teams integrating market insights into program enhancements, analytics for strategic insights and efficiency solutions. Legal-Compliance ensuring regulatory alignment and, Finance on program financial management.TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT Build and lead high-performing team responsible for program development and operations. Accountable for hiring, retention, and talent development. Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development. Foster culture of innovation and patient-centricity. Set performance expectations and conduct evaluations.

Education

• Emory University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Ob/Gyn
• Buy
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Als
• Insulin
• Patient Advocacy
• Data Analysis
• Rheumatology
• Primary Care
• Psychiatry
• Allergy
• Coaching
• Osteoporosis
• Diabetes Management
• Endocrinology
• Patient Education
• Diabetes
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Hypertension
• Business Acumen
• Orthopedic
• Situational Leadership
• Sleep Disorders
• Performance Management
• Sales Presentations
• Neurology