Global Head of Immunology Communications

Job Title: Global Head of Immunology Communications

About the Job

Sanofi is seeking a strategic, motivated, and experienced communications professional for the position of Global Head of Immunology Communications.  

Sanofi is a leader in Immunology, with one mega blockbuster product approved to treat sevenType 2 inflammatory conditions and a robust pipeline of best and first-in-class potential new medicines for chronic inflammatory diseases. 

As the Global Head of Immunology Communications you will lead the global Immunology communications team and own the integrated global communications strategy across the business, with a focus on global market-shaping in support of future launches (7 of 12 priority assets), ensuring flawless execution throughout.

The position will report to the Global Head of Communications for Sanofi Specialty Care, and will be based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the Public Affairs, Policy, and Market Access teams to develop comprehensive global market-shaping strategies, ensuring sound communications guidance and execution throughout

• Provide strategic communications leadership in the creation and implementation of impactful global communication programs, internally and externally, across indications. This will include disease awareness/brand integration programs; branded communication activity; digital communications; and new product launches

• Develop and manage comprehensive communication strategies internally and externally to support the business unit priorities, including partnering with global media relations to ensure aligned messaging and positioning

• Liaise with partner/collaborator companies to ensure aligned communications around alliance products/pipeline assets

• Manage a team of (5) communicators within the Global Specialty Care  Communications team

• Develop executive communications and thought leadership plans in alignment with global executive communications and employee engagement strategies

• Collaborate with the Internal Communications team on internal communications/engagement initiatives with the objective to engage employees with priority messages

• Manage agencies, budgets, and timelines

• Liaise and partner with U.S. corporate, and global affiliate colleagues across Communications, Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy

About You  

The Global Head of Immunology Communications is a strategic, motivated, and experienced communications leader.

Qualifications:

• An enterprise mindset with proven ability to work effectively across business units, functions, and levels; a leader, team player, and proven collaborator

• Ability to counsel, influence, and interface with senior executives and communications peers

• Ability to research, develop, deliver and measure communications strategies and plans with metrics that matter - with a goal of showcasing communications successes to internal and external audiences

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

• Proactive, self-starter and able to work independently and in team environment

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

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Communications, Business Administration or Journalism is required. 

• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in Communications experience in the pharmaceutical area is required

• Previous experience in leading a team is required

• Advanced degree in business or science preferred

• Pharmaceutical product communications experience is required

• Familiarity in internal and external communications is required

• Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders is required

• Strong issues management capabilities are required

• Selected candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Ability to collaborate in a heavily matrixed environment is essential

• Position may require up to 20% business travel

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

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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