Business Partner - Global Vaccines Communications for Flu & Covid

Main Responsibilities

• Define and drive the global external and internal communications strategy related to our Flu & Covid Products, plus associated assets in the pipeline.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Global Flu & Covid Franchise to ensure consistent and impactful external communications across all functions and geographies.
• Provide strategic communications guidance and support to key internal stakeholders: Global Brand Teams, Medical Affairs, R&D, Public Affairs, and Commercial Operations at global level, and other expert functions.
• Create, develop and implement annual Communication Plans, in close cooperation with the Vaccines Cross-Portfolio Comms team (delivery & activation), Franchises and the Market Communication teams.
• Lead the development and implementation of the global communications strategy for the establishment of the Flu/Covid combination older adult vaccines.
• Ensure alignment of Flu, Covid messaging and communication activities with Sanofi communication strategy and business priorities.
• Ensure strategic contribution of Flu and Covid vaccines across Sanofi communication areas, including media relations, editorial planning, image & reputation, and employee engagement.
• Craft messages and drive interactions with Global Media Relations and Investor Relations teams to ensure proper and impactful reflection of vaccine portfolio strategy and performance.
• Ensure preparedness and lead crisis management within the scope of responsibility.
• Manage an annual budget in cooperation with the wider team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Advanced degree (MA in Communications, Journalism or equivalent, MBA, PharmD, PhD, etc.) preferred.
• Native or near native English language skills spoken and written required.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, experience with cardio preferred.
• Previous vaccines experience (plus) preferred.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and global communication.
• Proven experience in crisis communications and managing sensitive situations.
• Expertise in communication concepts, practices, strategies and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives.
• Expertise in issues management and understanding of media engagement.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, strategies, and formats.
• Press relations (P&R) skills and media relations management.
• Strong collaboration skills for a global, highly matrixed environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills ability to network and work cross-functionally and cross-geographies.
• Strong understanding of Public Affairs methodologies and how Communications supports.

Skills and Competencies

• Hands-on, highly influential and a trusted strategic advisor to cross-functional teams.
• Strong at developing messaging and managing input and approvals of press releases, media statements, and other external communications pieces.
• Strong collaboration skills for a global, highly matrixed environment.
• Strong stakeholder management across diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills ability to network and work cross-functionally and cross-geographies.
• Strong understanding of Public Affairs methodologies and how Communications supports.

Why Choose Us

• 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 its 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.
• Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.
• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.
• Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continents.