Lead, Employee Engagement and M&S Communications - Maternity Leave Contract

Reference No. R2787899

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.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced communications professional to lead employee engagement and internal communications for Sanofi Canada (2,000+ workforce) and for its Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) division on Toronto Campus. The successful candidate will work closely with Sanofi Canada leadership and the Communications team to drive internal communications strategies that align with Sanofi's global and local objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership to craft and deliver key messages that inspire and motivate employees and communicate organizational objectives

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for M&S, focusing on employee engagement and site-specific communications

• Lead all-employee Townhalls at Canada and M&S level

• Work closely with site leaders to ensure consistent and effective communication across the Toronto campus

• Coordinate and continuously streamline internal communication ecosystem to ensure impactful and relevant communication to employees

• Develop compelling content for internal channels to keep employees engaged with company initiatives, values, and goals

• Collaborate with the Global Head of M&S Communications to align site communications with overall Sanofi narratives

• Measure the effectiveness of leadership communications and employee engagement programs, providing regular reports and recommendations

• Manage crisis communications related to manufacturing sites and supply chain issues

• Provide strategic counsel to support change management communications initiatives

About You

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field

• 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, with a focus on employee engagement and/or manufacturing environments

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French language is an asset

• Strong leadership and project management abilities

• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful communication strategies

• Experience with employee engagement surveys and action planning

Skills:

• Strategic thinking and planning

• Stakeholder management

• Project management

• Editorial management

• Change management

• Crisis communication

Special Working Conditions:

• Flexibility to work across multiple time zones when necessary; Hybrid work policy is 3 days in office, including one Monday or Friday per week.

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

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.​

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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