Associate Director, Global Oncology Corporate Communications

Job title: Associate Director, Global Oncology Corporate Communications

50% remote working; limited travel expected.

About the Job

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Sanofi is looking for a proactive, high-energy Associate Director to join the Global Specialty Care Communications team to support strategy and execution of our global oncology communications programs.

The role will focus on 1) design and execution of strategic global communications programming in support of clinical data and regulatory milestones as well as pipeline; 2) supporting development of internal communications for our global oncology community; 3) creating and managing external campaigns and activities, including: scientific congress and publication communications; scientific platform communications for lay audiences; unbranded awareness campaigns; and executive thought leadership.

The position will report to the Global Head of Oncology Communications and will be based at one of our key US sites (Cambridge, Massachusetts; Bridgewater, New Jersey or Washington D.C.).

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and manage comprehensive global external communications strategy and plans for global oncology portfolio priorities and pipeline

• Support in the development of plans around congresses and conferences

• Assist in the creation of key communications materials (i.e. press releases, stand by statements, Q&A, key messages, narratives)

• Develop and execute strategic internal communications platform aimed at the global oncology community

• Direct and deliver effective thought leadership communications around specific activities/leaders, linked to business strategies

• Partner closely with Public Affairs on development and execution of global unbranded disease state education campaigns

• Understand the competitive landscape and ensure strategic positioning for the brand

• Collaborate with the Heads of Communications and partners across functions to ensure alignment with global strategies (commercial, medical, market access, communications, HEOR, R&D, Global Media Relations, Investor Relations, etc.)

• Work with priority and international markets to ensure the successful execution of the global brand communications strategy while ensuring support for local communications tactics

• Understand how to manage day-to-day partnership with global communications agencies, including budget oversight

• Ability to think creatively and strategically to develop awareness campaigns and mobilize action

About You

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or a related scientific field is required

• A minimum of 7-10 years of corporate communications experience in the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology area is preferred (product communications, agency experience preferred), but open to another highly regulated industry

• Experience in pharmaceutical product areas is required

• Ability to travel 20% overall

• All global communications are in English language, so this role requires fluent English language writing skills

Desired Skill Sets:

• Passionate about the pharmaceutical industry and the work we do for patients

• Strong healthcare and scientific data aptitude with experience managing product and regulatory milestone communications independently

• Expertise in communications concepts, practices, strategies and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives

• Experience working in/understanding of non-US communications

• Possess good working knowledge of the digital and social media landscape in engaging audiences, with the ability to deliver innovative approaches and plans within this growing and important space

• Understanding of how to utilize data for planning, optimizing and reporting – outcomes-based communications.

• Works well under pressure, including tight timelines

• Can manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strategic thinker who is willing to challenge the status quo   

• Proactive and able to work independently and interdependently in a team environment

• Good networking and relationship-building skills and the ability to interact with confidence with various levels and functions

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong writer

• Good collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders

• Good project management skills

• Capabilities/experience in issues management

• Strategic and business-focused mindset

• Ability to adapt to changing corporate environment

• Partner and teamwork mentality

• Likes to work with people

• Love what you do – you love public relations/communications

• Good sense of humor and like to laugh

• Takes things in stride and remains calm in stressful situations

• Likes science (but no need to be an expert)

• Has a passion for oncology (prior experience is a plus but not necessary)

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 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 benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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