Job title:Lead Public Affairs, Global Trade Policy

• Location: Paris, La maison Sanofi

About the Job

Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across the world, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.

Global Trade Policy team, within Corporate Public Affairs, is an essential partner in the successful execution of the company’s play-to-win strategies. Our mission is to foster pro-innovation health ecosystems for timely patient access to Sanofi’s innovation in key markets including China, by shaping IP/regulatory/market access policies as well as mitigating impact from geopolitical tensions and trade policies disrupting our global operations in research, development, and medicines’ supply.

We are seeking a highly organized and skilled Public Affairs professional to join the Global Trade Policy Team. This role involves monitoring and mitigating US/global trade policies on Sanofi’s global operations and key markets, shaping Europe’s international competitiveness agenda, and maximizing our opportunities and impact in China/key markets.   

Main Responsibilities:

Mitigate Geopolitical Tensions and Impact of US Trade Policies

• Monitor and analyze current US administration trade policies, including tariffs and the "America First Trade Policy" framework covering trade agreements, IP/ regulatory/market access policies, and policies impacting access to data/biotechnologies
• Develop strategic policy analyses on implications for Sanofi, collaborating closely with US public affairs teams and subject matter experts from global functions
• Partner with key market country PA teams to track local trade policy responses to US actions and support the development of effective mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain a unified global policy position to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated actions across functions, Business Units, and geographies

Drive Business Growth Through Strategic Government Engagements

• Define agenda in coordination with BUs/Countries to develop annual plans and prioritize business objectives for foreign government engagements with Sanofi ExCom and global leaders at Sanofi France HQ
• Design and execute comprehensive delegation visit programs including agenda creation, ExCom participation, external institution and stakeholder engagement, and Sanofi site visits aligned with business objectives
• Ensure compliance with all visit protocols, LEBI guidance, and security requirements in partnership with security teams and manufacturing sites
• Implement robust follow-up processes including detailed visit documentation, action item tracking, and bi-annual impact assessments with stakeholders to measure outcomes

Shape industry agenda in EFPIA International Board-Sponsored Committee (IBSC) to support Sanofi priorities

• Track and analyze EU international policy developments relevant to Sanofi, focusing on:
  
  • EU Economic Security Strategy (China as main target), Critical Medicines Act, IP/TRIPs/Pandemic Accord
  • EU trade toolbox and policies regarding the US, China, and other priority markets
    
• Collaborate cross-functionally with corporate public policy teams and cross-function subject matter experts to align advocacy priorities and messaging
• Create compelling briefing materials to support ExCom and senior leadership for high-level external engagements
• Represent Sanofi in strategic trade association meetings and industry forums to influence industry alignment in line with Sanofi priorities

About you

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, or a related field in healthcare; advanced degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, diplomacy, or international business, preferred in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Strong writing skills (Policy brief, briefing document, social media/LinkedIn Posts)
• Ability to analyze complex policy issues and translate them into actionable strategies
• Diplomatic demeanor and professional presentation, with the ability to influence and manage copmlex stakeholder relationships and driving successful advocacy projects
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Knowledge of international protocol and etiquette
• Fluency in English and French, both oral and written

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