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Public Affairs Manager

Hanoi, Vietnam
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With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.

Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.

R2790641Public Affairs Manager

  • Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

About the Job

At Sanofi, we are committed to shaping healthcare policies and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance patient access and public health in Vietnam. As a Public Affairs Manager, you will play a crucial role in advocating for policies that support Sanofi’s business objectives while strengthening our corporate reputation. This position involves policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategy development to drive meaningful impact in Vietnam’s healthcare landscape.

Main Responsibilities

  • Policy & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop a deep understanding of Vietnam’s healthcare system to support effective policy advocacy and external engagement.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Identify and establish collaborations with government agencies, industry associations, research institutions, and think tanks to strengthen Sanofi’s reputation.
  • Public Affairs Strategy: Identify opportunities where public affairs initiatives can enhance the value and positioning of Sanofi’s portfolio.
  • Regulatory & Policy Monitoring: Track healthcare policies, provide internal analysis, and recommend strategies to navigate policy changes.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Medical, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Engagement, and Sales teams to ensure a cohesive and aligned public affairs strategy.
  • Agency & Advocacy Management: Oversee external agencies supporting public affairs efforts and drive patient advocacy initiatives in line with business objectives.

Corporate Compliance Responsibilities

  • Ensure all interactions with healthcare professionals comply with legal and ethical standards.
  • Adhere to Sanofi’s compliance framework and ethical codes in all advocacy-related activities.

Ways of Working

This role requires extensive collaboration across internal and external stakeholders, including:

  • Internal: Cross-functional teams: Medical, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Engagement, Sales, Supply Chain.
  • External:
    • Government bodies: Ministry of Health (MOH), MSA, DAV, Legislative Department.
    • Trade Associations: EuroCham, AmCham, VCCI.
    • Healthcare institutions: Key hospitals, medical associations, NGOs.

About You

Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in public affairs, government affairs, advocacy, or external stakeholder engagement roles (e.g., market access, communications).
  • Experience in policy advocacy, regulatory affairs, or healthcare industry public affairs.
  • Existing relationships with key public affairs stakeholders in Vietnam’s healthcare sector.

Knowledge & Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, Political Science, Law, Healthcare, or a related field.
  • A postgraduate degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) is a plus.
  • Fluency in Vietnamese and English (oral & written).

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Deep understanding of policy-making processes, regulatory frameworks, and healthcare landscape in Vietnam.
  • Ability to lead projects, align stakeholders, and execute initiatives successfully.
  • Diplomatic, strategic, and results-driven mindset.

This is a unique opportunity to drive healthcare policy advancements and enhance Sanofi’s public affairs strategy in Vietnam. If you are passionate about advocacy and stakeholder engagement, we encourage you to apply!

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  • Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.

  • Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.

  • Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.

  • Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.

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